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There's always that moment when family or friends say, "Would it be okay if we stayed the night?" If you live in an apartment, townhouse or a smaller home, it's easy to feel like you have to apologise because you don't have a spare bedroom. But the reality is, most people don't. With homes becoming smaller and more people working from home, dedicating an entire room to the occasional overnight guest just isn't practical anymore. The good news is, you don't need a guest room to be a great host. A little planning can make your guests feel comfortable while still letting you enjoy your home every other day of the year. Make Sure They Have Somewhere Comfortable to SleepWe've all slept on an air mattress before. They're handy in a pinch, but they're not exactly known for a great night's sleep. If you regularly have family or friends stay over, it's worth thinking about a longer-term solution that doesn't involve dragging an inflatable mattress out of the cupboard every time someone visits. That's exactly why we created Troya Living. We wanted to give people the option to have guests stay comfortably without needing a dedicated spare room. With a wall bed, you can simply fold the bed down when guests arrive and tuck it neatly away when they leave. It gives you more room to live while still being ready for visitors whenever they come. |
Keep a Few Guest Essentials ReadyOne of the easiest ways to make someone feel welcome is to have a few little essentials ready before they arrive. You don't need to go overboard. A basket with fresh towels, spare toiletries, a new toothbrush, bottled water and a phone charger is often all it takes. If you want to add a thoughtful touch, include a shower cap, a hydrating face mask or a couple of chocolates. They're small things, but they make staying over feel a little more special. Think About How Your Space WorksA spare bedroom sounds nice in theory, but for many people it would sit empty for most of the year. Instead, think about how that space could be useful every day. Maybe it's a home office during the week, a reading nook, a hobby room or simply somewhere to spread out and relax. The beauty of flexible furniture is that one room doesn't have to do just one job. It can change depending on what you need, whether that's working from home on Monday or hosting family on the weekend. |
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You don't need a dedicated guest room to create a welcoming space. Fresh bedding, soft lighting, a throw blanket and a couple of extra pillows can completely change the feel of a room. If your home is open plan, adding a floor lamp or a simple room divider can help create a little more privacy without making the space feel closed in. It's often these little details that people remember most. Don't Feel Like You Need a Spare RoomFor a lot of Australians, every square metre matters. Rather than keeping an entire room for the handful of nights each year that someone stays over, many people are choosing furniture that gives them more flexibility. That's actually one of the ideas behind Troya Living. We wanted to create furniture that lets people enjoy their homes every day, while still having the option to comfortably host family and friends when they visit. A wall bed isn't about turning your home into a guest house. It's about giving you the flexibility to live the way you want, then simply folding out a comfortable bed whenever it's needed. |
Enjoy Your Home Every Day |
At the end of the day, your home should suit the way you live, not just the occasional overnight guest.
Whether you have a small apartment, a townhouse or simply want to make better use of your space, a little planning can make hosting much easier.
Because the best homes aren't necessarily the biggest ones. They're the ones that work well for the people who live in them every day.
