Monday, July 9, 2012

Transform Your Sewing Room Into a Guest Room


 Guest Room

If you'd liked to add a guest room to your home but think you simply don't have enough space, think again. If you have a sewing room or craft room, you can easily transform it into a multi-purpose space that can also be used as a comfortable guest room when you have overnight visitors. By simply giving the room a good cleaning and employing a few creative organizational methods, you'll be able to provide your guests with plenty of comfort while also enjoying the room for your sewing hobby in between visits. Here are a few tips you can use get double-duty out of your sewing room.

Assessing the Room
 Before you begin, take some time to really look at your sewing room. Think about its strong points, as well as its challenges. For example, if the room is bright and sunny, it will undoubtedly be a cheerful room that your guests will enjoy. However, you might need to pay special attention to the window treatments, adding room darkening shades or blinds for the comfort of your guests.
You'll also want to assess the existing furniture in the room, as well as how you are currently utilizing the space. If your sewing hobby tends to produce a lot of clutter, investing in a hobby armoire or other pieces of furniture that provide plenty of hidden storage could be a great idea. You'll also need to think about closet space, since your guests will need an area for their clothing and personal belongings. If the closet is currently stuffed to the brim with sewing paraphernalia and supplies, try moving these materials into a large steamer trunk or other convenient storage area. Or, if you simply cannot bear to part with the closet, add a spacious wardrobe or armoire to the room for the use of your guests.

Double-Duty Furniture Pieces
Multi-purpose furniture pieces are always important when you need to get double-duty from a room. A comfortable daybed could be the perfect solution, providing you with a comfortable sitting area on days when the room is being used as a sewing room, as well as a bed for when you have guests. A fold-down bed or a high quality futon can also be a good choice. Whatever your choice may be, make sure that the bed is as spacious and comfortable as possible. After all, you want your guests to feel at home in the room.

A chest of drawers, dresser and a small desk are also welcome additions to any guest room. With a bit of creativity, you can work these furniture pieces into the room in a way that will also be useful when the room is being used for sewing. For example, you could even use and store your portable sewing machine on the desk, tucking it into the closet or moving it to another room when guests arrive. You could also use the chest of drawers to store sewing supplies. By placing your supplies in baskets or boxes inside the drawers, you'll find it easy to gather them up and move them to another location when guests need to use the room. The end result will be a room that will serve your hobby needs as well as the overnight sleeping needs of your guests.