Over the past couple of years, many guest bedrooms transformed into home offices, home gyms, hobby spaces…or just oversized storage closets. Now, as more and more people are traveling and hosting again, it may be time to revert your room, or part of a shared space, back to its original state and even give it some updates to provide a more comfortable stay and relaxing night’s sleep for your guests. For instance, you can easily upgrade your guest sweet with a new mattress, bedding, fresh decor and other 5-star touches to make any guest feel like a member of the family. Read on for eight guest bedroom furniture and decorating ideas that are sure to make any guest feel at home.

1. Room Dividers and Screens

A simple solution, room dividers and screens make excellent guest room and guest bedroom office ideas. A room divider or screen is an excellent way to make the most of your guest space, especially when it’s a room used for dual purposes, allowing you to define the space while adding a little extra privacy and visual interest. Many are easily stored away, allowing you to separate and unify your space at will. Others may offer convenient features like shelves or integrated photo frames, making them a great permanent feature in your room that beautifully complements your chosen decor style.

2. Daybed with Trundle for Small Bedrooms

Just what you need to accommodate overnight guests, a daybed with trundle offers the answer you need to solve your guest bedroom needs without wasting space or making the area unusable by family and friends. Daybeds can be used as a sofa or place to lounge and relax by day, and as a sleeper for a single guest or couple (hello, trundle!) by night. With luxurious designs options, like soft velvety upholstery with diamond button tufting and sloped arms, they can add a sophisticated touch of design to your guest bedroom or shared space as well.

3. Upgrade Your Mattress to a Bed in a Box Mattress

Why upgrade to a bed in a box mattress? Two words: convenience and affordability. Buying a bed in a box mattress makes for an easy way to enhance your guest's experience. These mattresses are vacuum-sealed and packed in an easy to pick-up and transport box or shipped directly to your door. These mattresses still provide everything you could expect of a high-end mattress line (think body-conforming memory foam, cooling technology and more) so there's no need to worry whether your guests will be able to achieve a good night's rest. Tip: choose a medium-firm mattress for a guest room to accommodate a range of sleep preferences.

4. Switch Up the Bedding

One of the quickest guest bedroom decorating ideas is to implement new bedding. In most guest bedrooms, the bed takes up a large portion of the area and acts as a design centerpiece for the room; this means that when you redesign the bed, you redesign the room. Switching up your bedding with new fitted sheets, flat sheets, duvet, pillow shams, and throw pillows not only makes for a comfortable stay for your guests, but also creates a beautiful environment for their stay and your day-to-day living in shared spaces.

5. Add a Little Greenery

Adding some extra life to the guest room is an excellent way to enhance the design and ambiance. Place small vases and urns with fresh flowers or potted plants to create a much more vibrant appearance that will gorgeously coincide with whatever style your guest room embodies. This additional greenery provides nearly endless customization and personalization options, ensuring that this room shows your guests what your home has to offer. Tip: If you don't plan to use your guest room often, artificial plants can help liven up a room without adding watering to your to-do lists.

6. Add a Few Travel Essentials

Including a small basket at the end of the bed filled with a few travel goodies like snacks and water bottles can really make your guests feel welcome. In addition, baskets or trays are available in a wide variety of designs that can enhance the ambiance in your room. Choose a wicker basket to add a casual touch to your space, or a wooden tray for a rustic guest bedroom retreat.

7. Add a Mirror

Including a full-length or wall mirror in your guest room is a little addition that your guests will surely appreciate. Besides the obvious uses, mirrors can bring spatial benefits to your space, even making rooms feel larger without the need to redesign the room completely. Choose from sleek and modern designs to intricate carved wooden frames to enhance the look of your guest space.

8. Use Neutral Palettes

Could your guest bedroom use a new coat of paint? Are you considering buying a larger piece of furniture, like a new bed? By sticking with neutral colors for these big ticket items, you can create a space that is welcoming to a wide range of guests with different design tastes, and one that you can easily update with a few new pieces of décor.

With these eight simple tips, you'll be able to completely transform your guest room and make it ready to impress no matter who visits your home.