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“We’re coming up to Manchester this weekend, can we stay with you?”
If you’ve ever had a surprise message like this, you’ll know the mix of excitement… and panic. You immediately picture the peeling wallpaper, the sagging bed frame, or the cluttered box room you’re about to offer your guests. Not ideal, right?
When you’re planning a bedroom renovation, it’s a great opportunity to think not just about your own comfort, but about how to make your space welcoming for guests too. Whether you’re working with a snug spare room, a full loft conversion, or even reclaiming a former home office, a few smart choices can make all the difference.
Here are our best bedroom renovation tips to help you transform your spare bedroom into a beautiful, calm space guests will love—and you’ll be proud to show off.
In any bedroom renovation, storage should be at the top of your checklist. A well-organised room always feels more spacious and luxurious.
Use Hidden Storage
If you’re tight on space or just want your guest bedroom to feel calm and uncluttered, hidden storage is your best friend. Try ottoman beds with lift-up frames, under-bed drawers, or divan bases that double as secret storage spaces. These clever solutions allow you to neatly tuck away out-of-season clothes, spare bedding, or even bulky suitcases without sacrificing precious floor space. Hidden storage keeps surfaces clear and creates a tidy, streamlined look that’s not only practical, but instantly makes a room feel more luxurious and considered.
Consider Built-In Wardrobes
When it comes to making the most of a bedroom renovation, built-in wardrobes are a game-changer. Fitted wardrobes and custom-built bedside tables allow you to use every last inch of your room, even those tricky spots under sloped ceilings or in loft conversions. Bespoke designs mean no wasted gaps or awkward corners, and you can tailor the internal layout to your needs with rails, drawers, shelving, and clever pull-out storage.
Built-in wardrobes also help keep the rest of the room feeling open and airy, making even the smallest spare room feel far more spacious.
Minimise Visual Clutter
Nothing makes a room feel cramped faster than surfaces piled high with odds and ends. Keeping visual clutter to a minimum is key to creating a calm, inviting guest bedroom. Inside wardrobes, use drawer organisers, baskets, and trays for smaller items like jewellery, tech accessories, or toiletries. Outside, aim to keep surfaces like bedside tables or dressers mostly clear, leaving just a few considered decorative touches. A clutter-free environment not only looks better, but it also helps guests feel instantly at ease the moment they step inside.
Even if you’re not fully sold on Feng Shui, borrowing a few basic principles can make a guest bedroom feel more balanced and peaceful.
Do’s:
Position the bed to face the door (but not directly in line with it) for a secure, commanding view.
Allow for symmetry, ideally two bedside tables and lamps to create a sense of balance.
Place mirrors thoughtfully to reflect beautiful views, not clutter.
Don’ts:
Avoid placing the bed under a window, which can feel exposed and unsettling.
Keep clutter to a minimum, it blocks positive energy (and just looks messy).
Try not to push the bed up against a wall unless space is truly tight; it can feel claustrophobic.
Good design isn’t just about how a room looks it’s about how it makes you feel.
Want to really spoil your guests (and add value to your home)? If your bedroom renovation allows for it, adding a private en-suite is a game-changer.
Here’s how to get it right:
Plan the Layout Carefully: Pocket doors can save space, while wall-hung toilets and slimline vanities keep the room feeling open.
Ventilation is Vital: Whether through an extraction fan or a small Velux window, good airflow is essential, especially in smaller en-suites.
Create Cohesion: Match the style of the en-suite to the main bedroom to make the entire space feel like one serene, unified retreat.
Think About Luxury Touches: Large-format tiles for a seamless look, soft lighting around mirrors, and underfloor heating can elevate a small en-suite into a real experience.
Keep Storage Smart: Built-in shelves or mirrored cabinets help keep essentials tidy without making the room feel cramped.
Still feeling short on space? If your spare room is doubling as a home office or you simply don’t have one then extending upward with a loft conversion could be your answer.
Still finding space tight, even after a bedroom refresh? Or maybe your spare room already doubles as a home office that you need access to whether guests are visiting or not? A loft conversion might just be the ideal solution.
Extending upwards is one of the most effective ways to add serious value to your home while gaining essential, usable square footage. A thoughtfully designed loft extension can completely transform how your home feels taking you from cramped and cluttered to calm, spacious, and inviting. Whether you want an extra bedroom and en-suite for guests, a new master suite, or even a flexible space that can work as a study during the day and a bedroom when needed, the possibilities are endless.
At Adamsons, we’ve undertaken hundreds of loft conversions during our 40 years of trading, and no two projects have ever been the same. We’ve completed everything from straightforward bedroom additions to full-scale loft transformations, adding entire new floors that span the whole house. Every design is carefully tailored to suit the home, the family’s needs, and the character of the property.
If you’re considering a loft conversion, think beyond just adding a bed, consider how natural light will flood the space, where you’ll place built-in storage to maximise floor area, and how you can design an en-suite that feels like a private sanctuary. Adding features like Velux windows, Juliet balconies, or even clever mezzanine levels can truly elevate your home both in comfort and in long-term value.
And the best part? When it’s done right, a loft conversion feels like a natural extension of your home, not just an add-on.
