Whether you're renting out a room on Airbnb or have friends and family coming to visit over the festive period, make them feel welcome with a beautifully designed bedroom that they can call their own. From bold style statements to thoughtful little details, click or scroll on to get inspired by these brilliant guest bedroom ideas for an unforgettable stay...

For a show-stopping guest room create a luxurious scheme with rich floral patterns and sumptuous materials. This space contrasts rich blue walls and a navy headboard with soft pink hues across the floor-length curtains and bedding for a glamorous feel. Vintage-themed art and a statement silk dressing gown hung on the wall complete the look.

Convertible furniture is a great way to make space stretch further in your home and a day bed is the ultimate multitasker. Functioning both as a cosy sofa and an extra sleeping spot when unexpected guests turn up, it can easily transform a snug or living space into an extra bedroom. A model with drawers in the base will provide the perfect spot for storing spare bedding.

Create a warm welcome by filling your guest room with little extras they might find in a hotel. Hang a fluffy bathrobe beside a stylish leaning ladder for displaying guest towels. Pop a luggage rack at the foot of the bed and finish with a glass decanter of water and fresh flowers on the bedside table for the final five-star flourish.

Fresh flowers are a beautiful finishing touch for any guest room, but if the real thing is too much hassle, faux stems can be just as convincing. It's a great option for a room that gets occasional use and saves throwing away the dead blooms after each visitor. Carry the look through your scheme with pretty floral bed linen in similar tones to your chosen blooms.

Sometimes texture is all that's needed to take a lacklustre guest room to the next level. Opt for retro rattan units and lampshades, and complement with wicker storage baskets and dried flowers. Balance out the look with luxurious blankets and an inviting mound of cosy cushions.

If your guest room is lucky enough to have an ensuite bathroom, it's important to make sure it feels cohesive with the bedroom. Here, a modern streamlined finish and a brown and grey colour palette establish a visual connection between both spaces, creating the impression of a luxe, free-flowing hotel suite. If you have the space, why not pop in a clever walkthrough wardrobe too?

For a bright and beautiful guest bedroom, play at the lighter end of the colour palette. Here, bleached wood panelling is perfectly offset by textured cream bedding and soft grey cushions. Up the rustic feel by leaning branches wrapped in twinkling fairy lights in the corner of the room.

Draft-excluding window dressings are the ideal way to make your guest room feel cosy and welcoming all year round, plus they can add serious style points to your space. This black and white floor-length botanical print brings interest to an otherwise neutral scheme, while providing valuable extra insulation in the colder months.

A well-dressed bed with plenty of soft textures will help your guests get a good night's sleep. Go for an impressive upholstered bed frame then layer up with pillows and cushions in neutral tones for the ultimate hotel-style finish. An elegant bedside lamp will complete the cosy, elegant scheme. 

Don't forget about the smaller details when you come to dress your guest room. A few safely positioned scented candles can help create a relaxing space that stimulates the senses, plus that flickering glow will be so inviting after nightfall. Mix in a couple of trailing house plants or vases of flowers for a beautiful botanical addition.

A guest bedroom is a great place to have fun with colour. Channel a tropical theme by combining teal leaf motifs across bed linen and artwork with contrasting soft pink walls and a statement rattan headboard. Frame the look with lush plants, they don't even have to be real! 

A comfortable and stylish bed will last way beyond the latest trend and ensure your guests slumber soundly. Choose a sumptuous fabric and finish that will match both cheery summer bed linen and woollen blankets when it's time for a seasonal update. 

Depending on how long your guests are staying, a place to work may be a welcome addition for visitors who may need to catch up on emails. Invest in a simple stylish desk that won't take up too much space and can also double as a dressing table. Zone a home office alcove by painting it a rich and inviting colour like this autumnal damson shade. 

Guest rooms can never have enough storage. Choose matching furniture in the same wood tones for a smart, coordinated feel. Leave some drawers and hanging space empty to allow plenty of space for guests' essentials and store those extra creature comforts such as blankets and pillows in a handy ottoman at the foot of the bed. 

Window blinds make a nice alternative to curtains in smaller rooms as they offer a smart, streamlined finish. Choose a black-out fabric so guests aren't woken by the light in the morning and opt for a colourful pattern to inject a playful feel. This geo design is subtle, pretty and offsets this moody bedroom palette.

Traditionally a period feature, wall panelling is making a comeback and it's the perfect way to elevate an ordinary guest room while adding architectural interest. Painted a soft grey, this coffered design is simple but effective, plus it offers a calming contrast to the bold black furnishings.

Take a trip down memory lane and style out your guest space with a bold mid-century-style sofa bed that can offer extra seating when not in use. An arc floor lamp with a metallic shade adds a hint of glamour, while a rattan armchair completes this nostalgic scheme. 

Place a large area rug in the heart of the room beneath furnishings to create comfort underfoot on bare wood floors. A neutral style with a soft texture will add a cosy, inviting feel, while still looking tasteful and elegant in a pared-back scheme.

Don't neglect essential furnishings and fixtures that guests will need to get ready in the morning. A wall-mounted mirror with a shelf and jewellery hooks is the ideal multitasking solution in a spare bedroom. Don't forget to ensure the spot is well-lit – if the mirror is situated in a dark corner, consider bringing in task lighting.

Leave out drink and snack supplies on a practical tea tray so guests can enjoy a morning coffee or an afternoon tea. Choose generous-sized crockery that matches the bedroom scheme and remember to include a sugar pot and a small bottle of milk.

While guest rooms are great to have, not all properties have the square footage to accommodate a spare bedroom. A sofa bed is a great way to turn any space into a temporary guest room. Make it welcoming by dressing with soft bed linen and adding extra cushions. You can even turn your coffee table into a bedside table by adding a lamp, flowers and even an alarm clock.

Make sure there is somewhere for visitors to kick back and relax in your guest room during their stay. Place a snug armchair next to a window so they can admire the view or curl up with a good book. Don't forget to dress it with cosy pillows and a throw for the ultimate snug spot.

A smaller single guest room will benefit from a trundle bed that folds out into a full-sized double bed when couples arrive. Alternatively, a pull-out single guest mattress that can be stored under the bed is a great option for younger guests who are happy to share a room with their sibling or parent.

Bold, dramatic wallpaper is a great way to make a statement in a simple guest room. Opt for a large mural-style design on just one wall and use it to anchor the rest of your scheme – the pale blues and teals of this tonal wildflower pattern extend to the doorframe, cushions and accessories.

If you're playing with a large space, why not add a handy dressing nook to your guest room? A room divider is a great way to zone off different functional areas and will help create a luxurious suite-style feel. This could be a fully erected and wallpapered stud wall, a country-style sliding barn door or a simple pair of curtains to softly divide spaces. 

Soft lighting is the key to creating a welcoming guest room with plenty of ambience. Pretty string lights above the headboard are a great alternative for reading in bed at night and add a whimsical feel. You could also install motion-sensor nightlights that lead the way to the bathroom – especially helpful for a guest who's unfamiliar with your home's layout.

Recreate that five-star hotel feel by offering guests a trolley full of toiletries and essentials such as towels, toothbrushes and sleep masks. Transfer products like shampoo and conditioner into pretty, colour-coordinated jars and dispensers for a luxurious feel, or save up miniatures from your own hotel stays to give your guests the full experience.

It's the small details that make a big impact during a stay. A laundry basket in the corner of the room will help keep the space tidy and your guest's clothes in order. Whether you actually want to wash your visitor's laundry is the host's prerogative of course!

If you want to make friends and family smile, display a few unique statement pieces around your guest room. This modern interpretation of an old industrial oil lamp is a great focal point – to create a cohesive scheme, add in other copper-toned accessories for an endearing vintage finish.

It's important to consider your guest's privacy when you come to design your spare bedroom. Natural wood blinds are a great way to shut out the world come nightfall, plus they impart a charming rustic feel with their characterful grain – ideal for everything from homely country schemes to minimalist Scandi palettes.

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