PURPOSEFUL FURNITURE
uest bedrooms vary significantly in size, from compact and cosy to large enough to double up as a home office or reading retreat when not in use by visiting guests. Bear this in mind when selecting furniture and storage. Bed size is of course paramount to making a guest bedroom work: a double is always welcoming, but consider twin singles that can be pushed together, offering maximum flexibility for guests of all ages. Small doubles work particularly well in a guest bedroom providing a workable compromise between a single and standard double, particularly when a striking design such as a patterned upholstered headboard or a heritage iron bedstead makes
