Guest Bedroom/Home Office Design with Design and Event Editor Evelyn Eshun. She shows us how a spare room can double as both a guest bedroom and a home office with a Sleep Chest. – Photography by Larry Arnal
Fresh & Lively
For our guest bedroom, I created a fresh and lively look, perfect for a guest or a youth’s room. Denim bedding, much like a well-loved pair of jeans, adds texture and subtle color. The area rug adds a punch of color with an array of stripes. I picked up the yellow from the rug and introduced a mid-century inspired, slipper-style chair. A large abstract art piece is leaning against the wall rather than being hung. This is the perfect choice for a space where you cannot put holes in the wall or want to be able to easily move it.
Elegant & Modern
To convert this room into an elegant home office with a feminine touch, I chose a beautiful chair with slight curves and an airy feeling in a beautiful colored, lighthearted fabric. For the desk, I chose a fabulous modern style desk with a glass top that swivels 360 degrees. The Sleep Chest is closed and I changed out the artwork for a layered look. A yellow and gray accent rug adds an air of sophistication and pulls color from the chair.
Sleep On It
This Sleep Chest is a great alternative to a traditional murphy bed as you don’t have to install it on a wall. It comes in a variety of styles and finishes making it the perfect fit no matter your preferred décor style. I particularly love the Madrid as it lends well to a contemporary setting. This Sleep Chest, a great piece of multi-functional furniture, comes with a mattress and best of all, assembles with minimal effort. – Evelyn Eshun, www.evelyneshun.com
Creative Space
Guest Bedroom/Home Office Design
- The glass top on this desk features a 360 degree swivel which doubles the available workspace when opened up. When not in use, the glass top slides closed therefore the desk can be moved aside and used as a console table. – Ambros Swivel Desk, www.smallspaceplus.com
- Because space was limited, I chose to include a chair instead of a nightstand. This provides a place for guests to sit but can also be used as a nightstand for holding books, glasses or other items as needed. – Bailey Accent Chair, www.smallspaceplus.com
- Hidden storage in the bottom of the Sleep Chest provides the perfect place to store bedding and linens when not in use. – Sleep Chest, www.sleepchest.net
- This arching floor lamp can double as both a bedside and desk lamp, making it the perfect choice for a multi-purpose room. A black lamp shade with a white interior will direct more light downwards making it perfect for a home office. – Vortex Floor Lamp, www.smallspaceplus.com
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Evelyn Eshun has been providing creative Interior Design solutions for her Residential Clients in the Toronto area for over a decade. Principal Designer at Evelyn Eshun Interior Design, Evelyn has participated in various Television programs over the years in addition to her Design business. With a passion for design and travel, Evelyn has translated her extensive and various experiences into a design philosophy which puts the Client’s needs and functional needs first. Always striving for a unique and personalized solution for each Client, Evelyn prides herself on creating interiors which will stand the test of time. Whether transforming an old and tired property into a vibrant home or simply finishing a home with the decorating touches which make a house a home, the goal is always to collaborate with Homeowner, Trades and Suppliers to finish the project successfully.
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ok this is totally cool! I have never seen a sleep chest before
I have a Murphy bed surrounded by cupboards & shelves. It serves the same purpose as a sleep chest but the mattress is more comfortable. When not in use, it serves as my office. I put my desk in the closet to make more room for guests. The closet has selves on both sides to hold my printer, filing, etc. I also put in overhead lighting and a desk lamp. When guests arrive, I close the door, turn the chair around to become part of the room, pop the bed down, add the pillows and voila!
Really like the design of a guest bedroom & home office.
sort of same idea as a “murphy bed”. I do like it makes much more sense than having a room sit useless 99% of the time.
what a great use of a small space with the storage under the bed
These are so cool. I’ve never seen them before. I would love one of these in my office/guest room.
I have never heard of a sleep chest before. This is the coolest thing ever!
Many helpful ideas thanks for sharing!
the sleep chest is pretty slick!! we always thought we needed a murphy bed in our lives but now I think we need a sleep chest. we live in a small cabin so this would be great in the little space we have!
would be interested in cost