Minute Makeover: Turning An Extra Room Into A Guest Room (VIDEO)
"We have an extra room that is overflowing with 'stuff'....but there's no place for guests to stay over!" - Christina Schmidt
THE HOMEOWNERS
The Schmidts
BEFORE
When they moved into their first home, the Schmidts knew just how they'd use two of the three bedrooms. But the third one soon became a catchall for extra furniture and housewares, banishing out-of-town guests to the living room during overnight stays. They now want to give guests a space of their own and finally put that extra bedroom to use.
Enter Minute Makeover guru, Bob Richter. His first -- and perhaps biggest -- challenge is the room's awkward shape. Its narrow layout and the unconventional placement of the door make it difficult to place the bed.
Instead of arranging it under the window (where guests may feel a draft or lay directly in the path of the morning sun), Richter places it along the room's back wall, across from the door.
To give the room a focal point (and a punch of color and style), he uses bedding with a modern floral design in a bright shade of red and cream.
In addition to bedding, Richter's trick for cozying up a space is to give guests a spot to stash their belongings. In a small space like this, extra furniture isn't feasible, so he's opted for a headboard with storage instead.
Richter left the Schmidts' guests a final welcoming touch -- a basket of goodies, including fresh towels and toiletries. Thoughtful...and decorative. Perfect!
AFTER
The Schmidts' spare room is now a cozy enclave for family and friends.
THE GOODS
To see what products we used from our sponsor IKEA, scroll over the pieces in the video! Or check out this list for all the goods.
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