The Ultimate Study & Guest Room Combo for Smart Living
Location
North London
Type
New Build Flat
Area
20 sqm
Budget
£10k
Our clients, a young professional couple who primarily work from home, needed their spare room to be a true multi-tasker. The space had to function seamlessly as a full-time study for the wife and a comfortable guest bedroom for family visiting from abroad for extended stays. The design challenge was fitting both uses — plus storage — into one room without sacrificing style or comfort.
Our Approach: Multipurpose Planning
Our design strategy centred on maximizing every millimetre of space through expert planning and custom joinery. We presented three distinct layout options, with the clients ultimately selecting the one that best celebrated the room’s large, floor-to-ceiling window. This layout not only guaranteed a beautiful view from the desk but also created a cosy nook for the guest sofa-bed.
We designed a bespoke, two-door wardrobe to match the room’s multi-functional brief. It was meticulously planned to store office supplies, clothing and paperwork, while also including dedicated space for a folding ironing board and storage for visiting guests. This piece is a lesson in utility and discretion.
The Result: Elegance Meets Daily Ease
The finished space is a harmonious blend of productivity and hospitality. The colour scheme — a beautiful shade of terracotta pink combined with a delicate floral wallpaper and subtle gold hardware details — was chosen specifically to suit the room’s main user. Painting the ceiling in the same terracotta pink provides a surprising, intimate feature upon entry, while the off-white walls ensure light is reflected around the room.
The freestanding wooden veneer desk sits ready for work, perfectly framed by the wallpaper for video calls, next to a comfortable office chair. A navy sofa-bed fits neatly into the custom-designed nook, serving as both a comfortable guest bed and a cosy reading spot. Crucially, the desk and sofa-bed are completely interchangeable, providing the clients with the ultimate flexibility to adapt the room to suit their needs at any given time.