You may remember I did a post on my craft room last year and
how I transformed a sad little desk into my crafting mecca. This room has a
little secret in that when I'm not sewing, gluing and sticking, it transforms
into a cosy little guest room.
Recently I gave it a new lease of life and fresh feel with
the help of some bedding and bits from Wayfair. They set me a challenge on how
to “Bring the Outdoors In” and I
couldn't think of a more perfect room to do it with, especially with spring
well and truly being here.
I picked up this brilliant futon in a second hand furniture
shop at a steal of £40. Kitted out with a brand new mattress, it’s the perfect
mix of practical and handy for space saving and bed space for guests. I opted
for some new cream bedding to keep the space bright and open, giving the
illusion of space to a small room which works a treat and keeps it fresh.
As it’s still a touch chilly, a nice throw blanket is always
a comfort for guests to wrap around themselves and snuggle down under. The duck
egg blue compliments the existing colour palette of the craft room and brings a
fresh spring feel to the bedding. It
also doubles up as the perfect blanket for me to get under and read/ nap on the
futon!
To finish it all off you need a few decorative pieces so I
like to put together a few things that make any guest feel welcome. A neatly
folded set of towels with some toiletries and candles are always much
appreciated as well as the wifi code – who doesn’t
want need that!? My crafting desk and chair also double up as a
great dressing table area for people who stay.
To again bring the spring and outdoors inside, I picked up these amazing tulips from Wayfair which are genuine fake – perfect for when you’re out of fresh blooms and my god do they look genuine. I am seriously impressed with the quality! To finish it all off, my craft suitcase doubles up as a make-shift bedside table. A touch of lace over the top, some handy pen and paper and you’re good to go!
To again bring the spring and outdoors inside, I picked up these amazing tulips from Wayfair which are genuine fake – perfect for when you’re out of fresh blooms and my god do they look genuine. I am seriously impressed with the quality! To finish it all off, my craft suitcase doubles up as a make-shift bedside table. A touch of lace over the top, some handy pen and paper and you’re good to go!
I love that this room is dual purpose, ensuring it gets full
usage and isn’t just a spare room that’s closed off until the next guests
arrive. I absolutely love it and would urge any fellow crafters, bloggers and
vloggers who are lusting after a desk area of their own to do the same!
For some more inspiration, check out my “Craft/ Guest Room
Inspiration” board over on Pinterest:
Do you have any dual purpose rooms?
