Because the homeowners gave thoughtful attention to furnishing this room, it feels inviting enough to use for guests. The key: furniture that does double-duty. An antique pine cupboard in one corner, along with the closet, provides guest supplies, and a comfortable AeroBed offers temporary sleeping quarters that pack up small.
Collections personalize any space, and particularly a home office: Vintage tin picnic "baskets" can hold everything from electronics to bank statements or photos. Flea market portraits and a whimsical pom-pom pillow from E Bella add visual and tactile appeal.
Linens, pillows, and towels are stored on the shelves of this cupboard as well as in baskets in the closet. Anticipating guests' needs equals gracious hospitality.
Toiletries, such as small sizes of shampoo, toothpaste, aspirin, and other items a guest might require, are neatly stowed in a basket for easy portability to the bath.
The AeroBed and other good quality inflatable mattresses are an excellent option when space is an issue. The nicest models inflate to traditional bed height. When not in use, it rolls up compactly and here is stored in a vintage metal locker behind the door.
Small-Room Strategies
To help make a compact space truly multipurpose:
1. Think about how the room is used most of the time. "We wanted more than a room that we'd use only occasionally," says the homeowner, "so the priority became its home office function — that's what we needed most."
2. Choose furniture with versatility, so it can adapt to different needs. Armoires, cupboards, chests, and other storage pieces can be utilized in almost any room and function in a wide variety of ways.
3. Make it a room you want to spend time in. Comfortable seating, draperies, and a rug make this feel as nice as the living room, and why not, when so much time is spent on the computer?
4. Build in storage for better looks and function. The custom-built shelf that runs the width of the room looks nicer, and holds more, than a small ready-made shelf would. Adjustable shelves on tracks in the closet can be shifted as storage needs change.
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