You cherish your den, home office or other spare room, but sometimes it needs to serve double duty as a guest room. We understand if you don't want to transform it permanently. You may not know some options that make your guests feel cozy and at home but allow you to easily reconvert the room to its original purpose when they depart.
We've chosen 15 highly-rated, budget-friendly products from Wayfair that both you and your guests will love. The only catch is that they may make a room so comfortable, your guests may want to extend their stays with you.
15 Wayfair Products to Keep Guests Cozy
There's no need to spend a lot of time or money redoing a den, home office or other spare room every time a guest arrives. Instead, bring these 15 top-rated products into your room to make it cozier for both you and your guests. As always, the prices listed may fluctuate over time.
1. Andover Mills Alayna Iron Daybed with Trundle
Obviously, you want to offer your guests a comfy place to sleep. One of the problems with guest beds is that you might only need one a few times a year. Andover Mills Alayna Iron Daybed with Trundle is a budget-friendly choice that offers maximum versatility as it supports up to 300 pounds of weight. That means you can sit or lounge on it when reading, watching TV or otherwise relaxing when your room returns to den status.
The bed frame is made from powder-coated iron. While the daybed is a twin, you can use the trundle underneath and accommodate a total of two sleepers. It has an openwork design with slender spindle accents. It comes with slat kits, so you don't need a box spring. You will need to supply mattresses, though. It's currently available in copper-brown color.
Buy it at Wayfair from $199.99.
2. Red Barrel Studio Harney Platform Bed
If you want to offer your guests a traditional place to sleep––and, heck, maybe you can read and snooze in there too when the room is again a den––the Red Barrel Studio Harney Platform Bed is a comfy, money-saving choice. It's a 3.5-inch solid wood platform bed, so you know it will be sturdy and stable. It comes with wooden slats rather than a box spring. The bed frame style is minimalist, and the color is natural. It complements any decor.
Just remember, you need to supply the mattress. This bed is currently available in twin size.
Buy it at Wayfair for $140.78.
3. Ebern Designs Schreffler Upholstered Low Profile Storage Platform Bed
Ok, before we move away from discussions about where your guests will sleep and you will lounge, we have to mention another alternative. The Ebern Designs Schreffler Upholstered Low Profile Storage Platform Bed combines the space-saving storage of a daybed with the traditional comfort of a standard bed. You won't need a box spring since it has wood slats. But it also has an attached ottoman at the foot of the bed that serves as handy seating (forget trying to wedge a chair into the room) and storage for linens.
It's currently available in queen and full sizes. And, of course, you must buy a mattress for it.
Buy it at Wayfair from $449.99.
4. Laura Ashley Amberley Reversible Quilt Set
Now that you have an idea where your guest will sleep, spruce up their bed with a bit of luxury reserved just for them. Sure, you can offer guests the bedding that's in everyday circulation in your home. Yet fresh covers used exclusively for your guests are bound to make them feel especially welcome.
Laura Ashley Amberley Reversible Quilt Set is made of 100 percent cotton, so it's cool and comfortable as well as budget-friendly. The set includes a sham or shams (depending on the bed size), a quilt/coverlet and an accent pillow. Choose twin, full/queen or king sizes in your choice of colors.
Buy it at Wayfair from $56.38.
5. Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Microfiber Sheet Set
Don't let the name of these linens fool you. The Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Microfiber Sheet Set is "farmhouse" in name only. Sure, it'll go with your rustic decor, but it is simple and elegant enough to fit in with mid-century modern, contemporary and any other styling you have in your guest room. The hypo-allergenic set is 100 percent microfiber—a cotton-polyester material.
Each set includes a pillowcase, fitted sheet and flat sheet available in an array of colors and sizes. The quantity of pillowcases depends on the bed size. And don't forget, save them for guests, so they continually have that "new" sheet look.
Buy it at Wayfair from $43.15.
6. Winston Porter Chaffin Floral Area Rug
Many of us opt for bare floors these days as part of the contemporary and minimalist look. Still, it's nice to step out of bed onto a soft, plush rug. Treat your guests to that by placing a Winston Porter Chaffin Floral Area Rug next to where they sleep. It's machine-made on a power loom using Polypropylene material and available in a variety of sizes in smoke/beige or gray/beige.
The floral pattern highlights any decor, and the high-low texture feels luxurious on bare feet. And the pattern doesn't scream "bedroom," so it looks great in a den and home office, too.
Buy it at Wayfair from $82.99.
7. Industrial Lodge Home LED Dimmable Table Lamp
When your guests are trying to catch some shut-eye, you can expect them to welcome soft lighting. The modern Industrial Lodge Home LED Dimmable Table Lamp is a touch-control light that soothes even the weariest traveler. The lamp measures 11.4 inches by 5.43 inches by 5.43 inches and includes a white fabric shade. Its 65-inch electrical cord ensures you can plug it in where it's most convenient.
Guests can even use the lamp's built-in USB port to recharge their devices. Admit it. You'll use it too.
8. Ivy Bronx Variable Color LED Floor Lamp
Try the Ivy Bronx Variable Color LED Floor Lamp to set a proper guest room mood. It measures 55 inches by 14 inches and 14 inches, so it fits snugly in a corner. Your guest can use the remote to dim the brightness, change color from blue to green to pink and beyond and otherwise control the metal constructed light.
This light gives your guests (and you!) an extra dose of relaxation and fun.
9. Zipcode Design Nahla Reading Lamp
Those with a bit more traditional style and perhaps smaller guest rooms will find a lot to love in the Zipcode Design Nahla Reading Lamp. First, this budget-friendly piece is actually two lamps in one, so that automatically saves space. Plus, its sturdy metal base makes it so you needn't worry that it will fall over as your guest adjusts it. It only weighs 9.37 pounds but stands 71 inches by 20.5 inches by 20.47 inches.
The two plastic bowl shades are easy to clean, so they continually cast a glowing light, perfect for reading and other activities. Finally, you can choose the one that matches your decor as it's available in black, white, brushed or silver. Use it next to your desk or reading chair after guests depart.
10. Birch Lane Irwinton Wall Clock
We believe it's the rare house guest who hasn't felt a bit befuddled upon waking in a strange bed. Help your guests get their bearings by adding a Birch Lane Irwinton 20.25-Inch Wall Clock to a guest room wall. We love that this clock has an antique-style character with a frame finished in aged black and oversized numbers. It's easy to hang on a wall since it measures 24.5 inches by 24.5 inches by 2.5 inches but weighs just 7 pounds. Glass covers the clock face, giving it a finished look. All you need is one AA battery to power it.
You'll find yourself glancing at it more than you think!
11. Three Posts Lorraine TV Stand with Fireplace
Ok, we know you can't build a fireplace in a guest room without much expense and hassle. You can add the Three Posts Lorraine TV Stand with Fireplace, though, and get similar effects. One of the great things about this TV stand/fireplace is that it's electric. That means you don't have to worry about messy coals to clean up, and it has no flue to fret over. Plus, this has two adjustable shelves that serve as extra storage.
This TV stand/fireplace measures 47 inches by 27 inches by 15.5 inches to not overwhelm a room. However, it is large enough to allow your guests to enjoy the fireplace fully. It comes in a host of colors, so choose what works for your decor. And we bet it'll prompt you to use your den more, too.
Buy it at Wayfair for $299.99.
12. Ebern Designs USB Charging Alarm Clock
We've gone to hotels and found ourselves on our hands and knees, trying to determine how to plug in both our alarm clock and USB charging cords without unplugging another essential device. The Ebern Designs USB Charging Alarm Clock will save you and your guests this type of hassle. Your guests just plug their USB cable into the clock that has a large LED display, adjustable alarm volume, dimmer and 9-minute snooze. The clock measures 4.75 inches by 5.4 inches by 3.5 inches so that it won't hog all the room on the nightstand, either.
We bet you'll want one for your bedroom, too.
13. Tempur-Cloud Memory Foam Plush Support Pillow
There's little worse than waking up with a neck cramp from a too soft or worn pillow. Your guests won't have that problem when you have Tempur-Cloud Memory Foam Plush Support Pillow on their bed. The pillow adapts to the sleeper and returns to its original shape after use. It's a perfect size, measuring 15.75 inches by 24 inches by 5 inches and has a knit, removable, washable cover.
You may want to save it for guests, but you can use it too.
14. Lark Manor Blackout Thermal Curtain Panels
You probably don't think much about the light that shines in through windows in your den, but your guests will certainly notice it. This set of Lark Manor Solid Blackout Thermal Curtain Panels not only block light but are triple-weaved to keep out cold and heat. The metal grommets allow you to open and close the curtains as needed easily.
Each panel measures 52 inches by 84 inches. Tiebacks are included, too, so you can change the look as your room moves from the guest room to the den. Plus, the curtain panels are available in more than a dozen colors.
15. Mercer41 Ariaunna Corded Throw Pillow
We know you don't want to redo your den into a bedroom completely––after all, you'll convert it back to a den after your guests depart. The Mercer41 Ariaunna Corded Throw Pillow Set is two pillows that measure 18 inches by 18 inches by 7 inches. These pillows are ideal for dens that serve double duty because they add just the right amount of "cozy" to any room. They're covered with Microsuede, which is classy, filled with polyester/polyfill and have a zipper so you can wash the covers. They come in a wide range of solid colors, and the accent of piped trim gives the pillows a sophisticated look.
Buy it at Wayfair from $49.99.
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