Home Office and Guest Room Tile Ideas

Image: Chymia Mix 2 Black Patterned Porcelain Guest Room Floor Tile from Arizona Tile

Over the past few years, there has been no shortage of change in daily life. As the pandemic brought uncertainty, we all made adjustments to various aspects of life, like work and school. One significant way that life changed was the ability to work remotely. Many people have been able to successfully adopt this new mode into their full-time careers. However, when it comes to working from home, having the right setup and dedicated space are necessary.

With that said, having a home office is ideal but sometimes using a guest room to create a dual-purpose area is the route many have had to take. Fortunately, there are plenty of home office and guest room ideas to help create a functional space for daily work needs, while still accommodating visitors.

Make it Functional

Having a functional workspace is just as important as having a cozy retreat for visitors. Furniture is important to the success of the design, with the two primary pieces being 1) a desk and 2) a bed. Without either item, the functionality of this space would be lacking, but adding both may make the space feel cramped.

Desk

In a smaller space, a modest, quaint desk can double as your workstation plus a surface for your guests’ personal items. Don’t add too many surfaces as a modest amount of surface space will help keep work clutter at bay. In a larger space, however, maybe consider adding a small dresser or side table but keep the furniture on the petite side to avoid making the room appear smaller.

To maximize floor space, a long, but narrow, corner desk functions well along the wall. Adding shelving on the wall, above the desk, can create a nice place for books and nick-nacks, while keeping the desk surface neat and the floor clear.

Painting the desk and shelving a similar color as the wall, like soft whites, can add an airy feeling to the room and allow the workstation to blend into the room when it’s not being utilized.

Bed

When evaluating your home office and guest room ideas, there is definitely a need for a bed, but it’s probably not something you want to take up excessive space for, particularly if it’s only used periodically. Being able to maximize your space with a hideaway bed could benefit your office and guest room design.

• Murphy beds are an attractive option since they fold down when you need them and fold up when you don’t. You can also incorporate shelving that’s part of the frame which is affixed to the wall. This is beneficial not only nice for storage but helps conceal the design as a wall unit.
• A trundle bed is often a day bed/twin bed with a pull-out twin-sized mattress underneath. In a moment one sleeping surface can be transformed into two. There are even bunk beds that feature a trundle, so two sleeping surfaces can turn into three.
• Sleeper sofas are a functional, versatile, and comfortable option. A sofa could provide a cozy place for a brief lounge session or a more comfortable seat during a long work call. Then, when you have visitors, it easily transforms into a welcoming bed.

With any of these ideas, there are tons of style choices for aesthetic appeal, sleeping comfort, affordability, and space considerations.

Finishes and Decor

Furniture is just one element that helps bring your home office and guest room ideas to fruition.  The finishes, colors, and décor will be the final touches that determine the overall aesthetic of the room.

Image: Sav Wood Iroko Porcelain Office Tile Wall from Arizona Tile

Flooring

The flooring selected is a key element that will transform your office and guest room into a beautiful space. Porcelain tile may not be the first flooring option that comes to mind, but there are many reasons it should be a consideration. Porcelain tile is one of the most durable flooring options available, it is incredibly easy to care for, and will add beauty throughout your home, thus making it a wise investment.

• To add a modern, comfortable feeling of warmth into your guest room and home office, a tile that mimics wood, with variation in the wood grain, offers that touch.
  • The Sav Wood Series offers five different color options to consider. This series has a soft, long grain pattern that ranges from ivory to deep brown to grey.

Image: Essence Cream Wood-Look Porcelain Tile Office Floor from Arizona Tile

• • The Essence Series offers four colors of Cream, Grey, Mohagony, and Brown. With more variation in the patterns, this charming porcelain is perfect for a more rustic, farmhouse style.

• A stone look offers a timeless, neutral appearance. Without the additional maintenance real stone requires, porcelain made to emulate stone is a wise selection to consider for your home office and guest room.

Image: Faro Silver  24 x 48 Porcelain Floor Tile from Arizona Tile

• • The Faro Series is available in four neutral colors of white, beige, taupe and grey. It adds an organic aesthetic to your environment with soft patterning and subtle veining.

Image: Themar Bianco Lasa Polished 12 x 24 Porcelain Guest Room Tile from Arizona Tile

• • In the Themar Series, you’ll find porcelain tile that has a striking resemblance to some of the most sought-after natural stones, even marble.

Featured Image: Reverie 5, Reverie 4, and Reverie Gris Porcelain Office Floor and Wall Tile from Arizona Tile

Accent Wall

Having an accent wall provides a focal point, and is a way to add some creative flair. An accent wall can be added to any room to jazz up the overall feel. If you haven’t considered patterned tile ideas in your office/guest room, here are some good options.

• Reverie: Created to express vintage charm, the Reverie Series pairs well with a variety of modern materials and colors. With its vibrant patterns and alluring colors, adding tile from this collection will create and charming and unique accent wall or floor. It is available in 12 patterns as well as four solid color options, which complement each other beautifully.

Image: Flash Cobalt  5 x 5 Ceramic Office Wall Tile from Arizona Tile

• Flash: Offered in eight tranquil colors with a range of texture and glaze variations from tile to tile, the Flash Series was created to look like hand-crafted tile featuring a range of tonal varieties. With playful options like Blush and Light Blue as well as a variety of neutral tones, any color would add a distinctive design element to your project.

Image: Concerto White Glossy Porcelain Office Wall Tile from Arizona Tile

• Concerto: These seven neutral and smoky hues offer a color palette that pairs beautifully with many styles and design preferences. With its versatility of color and finish, glossy or matte, Concerto can also be combined with other tile options to complete your accent wall.

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