How to Make the Most of Your Guest Room With Custom Closets

Baskets and Bins Give You More Space

As the pros at Better Homes & Gardens point out, your top priority when setting up your guest room is to make sure the folks you’re having over are comfortable and have a place for all of their things when they stay over. That doesn’t mean you can’t have extra storage space, too.

By setting up baskets or stackable bins, you’ll be able to maximize the space available without overdoing it. You can even designate certain baskets for guest toiletries, towels, and more.

Extra Hanging Space Gives You a Place for Out-Of-Season Clothes

Double hanging rods come in handy in any closet, but this is especially the case in a guest room. This gives you the chance to separate guest storage from your own. If you’ve struggled to find room for your out-of-season clothes storage, double-hung rods could be the answer. Hang your out-of-season clothes on the lower rod while leaving the upper rod for guest items.

Of course, this strategy can be used for any type of clothing you don't have space for, whether that's jackets or formalwear. If you need to stack sweaters or jeans, though, you might want to implement the next tip, which is to maximize shelf space.

Shelf Space Offers an Area for Linens and More

Linen closets can quickly become overrun. One simple solution is to put your guest room closet to work to store any linens you can’t find space for elsewhere. This especially makes sense in cases where you’ve got specific tablecloths or towels that you only take out when you have guests around.

As mentioned, you can also use these shelves to store clothing that shouldn't be hung. Particularly if the shelves are up and out of the way, they'll provide you with the extra space without crowding overnight guests out of the closet entirely.

You’ll Have a Place for All of That Heavy Bedding

It’s a common problem in any household: you have giant comforters that take up plenty of space in your closet and are a pain to fold. But you can’t get rid of them since you’ll need them once it gets a little chillier, so you have to settle for limited closet space.

Instead, you could store all of that heavy bedding in the guest room closet when not in use. The top shelf will probably work best since it can visually divide your storage from what’s available for guests.

It Will Give You More Room for Toiletries Elsewhere

If your bathroom is cluttered with toiletries and your spare closets are already filled to the brim, you might consider making use of a custom closet system in your guest room. This might seem a bit unorthodox, but it will help you get other areas under control without sacrificing the items you need.

On top of that, it’ll also make it that much easier for guests to find things they need during their stay. If they’ve just come in from a long flight or drive, they’ll appreciate having everything they need to freshen up at their fingertips.

Conclusion

There’s no reason you can’t have a custom closet system in your guest room that caters to the needs of your guests while also giving you a little more space to work with. This might just be the project you need to get your house in tip-top shape!

Sources

• https://www.bhg.com/rooms/bedroom/makeovers/guest-bedroom-ideas/