Cabins are often distinguished by their rustic aesthetic and wood composition, exuding a welcoming warmth and inviting feel that makes for the ideal luxury guest house experience for visitors. This design style makes a perfect base from which to build luxury guest houses that provide your guests with their own comfortable homes away from home.
Add an efficient kitchenette equipped with essential appliances to increase comfort for your guests, giving them the ability to prepare their own meals independently. Or create a home bar as another form of entertainment!
1. Add a Kitchen
An equipped kitchen is key to the success of any cabin conversion project. Not only will it give your guests the comforts of home, but it will also allow them to eat meals when it suits them best.
If space allows, try including a stove and oven in your cabin kitchen to give guests a taste of home cooking amenities. Alternatively, mini fridge, microwave and sink options could suffice – either way providing them with basic cooking services for their stay.
Wood-burning stoves make an ideal centerpiece in any cabin kitchen, providing warmth and creating an intimate ambience in the space. Stone backsplashes add rustic charm.
To save space in both counter and cabinet storage areas, hang a pegboard in your kitchen for pots and pans storage. Secure hooks to the wall for extra workspace and additional storage needs, before placing an extra-wide table for extra workspace and additional storage needs underneath it. Or install a pot rack above your stove for even greater space-saving measures!
Bring natural light into your cabin kitchen by installing large windows or skylights, especially as natural lighting creates the illusion that the space is larger and brighter. Furthermore, invest in stylish lighting and faucets to elevate the design of the cabin kitchen.
Create a cozy dining nook within your cabin kitchen to provide a cozy spot for family meals. A built-in or freestanding wooden bench paired with rustic table and chairs will offer your guests a welcoming, relaxing space in which to enjoy their meals.
2. Add a Bathroom
Your guest house needs a bathroom to feel complete, offering overnight visitors the ability to refresh after an exhausting day. To keep visitors comfortable, include amenities like hot and cold running water showerheads as well as sink and toilet facilities – you may even consider including extra touches like fluffy rolled towels or scented amenities in their basket! To create the ideal experience for overnight visitors.
An attractive casita should feature all the amenities expected by guests when staying at an actual bedroom, including closet, dresser and nightstands. Doing so also makes your space more desirable should you ever decide to rent it out in the future.
Your property and budget may allow you to add an entire new room onto your existing structure. If this is possible, choose a layout which maximizes space – such as adding a loft as it easily accommodates sleeper sofas or bunk beds.
If your cabin boasts a fireplace, include it as part of its design. Your guests will love spending evenings by the fire reading or watching movies before retiring to their beds. Include seating nooks so they have an inviting place to sit back and unwind.
Alongside structural modifications, you should analyze your existing building’s electrical and plumbing systems carefully to ensure that they can accommodate additional use safely, and comply with local regulations. If in doubt, consult a professional to assess and provide advice; in any event, your guest house must pass inspection in order to protect its residents as well as itself and remain compliant with local codes in order to remain legally compliant and comply with inspection codes – protecting you, guests and the integrity of its structure alike.
3. Add a Living Area
No matter if your guest house is standalone or an extension of your existing home, it should feel like an inviting living space for guests to relax, unwind and have fun in. A few strategic design choices can elevate this guest space to become a premium oasis.
An inviting seating nook in the bedroom can provide the ideal spot for browsing social media, making phone calls, reading a book before bed, or making presentations. A few plush chairs, soft textiles, and a table will complete this look; for an added hotel-like atmosphere consider placing your seating nook by large picture windows so your guests can take in its stunning view!
As part of an effective guest experience, providing them with a small kitchenette can add another level of comfort. A mini-fridge, microwave, sink and basic cooking appliances will allow them to prepare simple meals and snacks themselves. A convertible table or expandable counter space may make dining even more pleasurable in guest houses that don’t offer dedicated dining areas.
Home bars add an exquisite touch of luxury that will impress guests, from classic cocktails and wine glasses to coffee makers stocked full of beverages for them to choose from. Your guests will certainly appreciate having all their refreshments readily available!
Adding personal touches like fresh flowers or an attractive guestbook will help your guests feel welcome in their visit, increasing the likelihood that they will return. By showing you have taken time and care in creating an inviting space, your guests are more likely to return in future visits.
4. Add a Bedroom
If weekend visitors often make you feel cramped, an addition or conversion may be the solution to give everyone some breathing room. Before beginning construction of your guest house addition, however, it’s essential that its layout and design meet both your needs while complementing both existing structures and nature.
As the first step of creating either a prefabricated modular home or custom backyard cottage, it’s essential to determine the amount of room necessary and adhere to local zoning laws. Next comes selecting your floor plan and furnishings. An open layout may encourage social interactions while making rooms appear larger; large windows and skylights bring in natural light while multifunctional furniture such as sofa beds or foldaway dining tables can further expand usable space.
ROAM Design’s converted garage serves as both bedroom and bathroom space, demonstrating how even small cabins can maximize living space efficiently. Boasting vaulted ceilings, French doors where garage doors used to be located and generous windows make this backyard retreat feel spacious; budget-minded secondhand furniture balances luxury touches like brass plumbing fixtures and statement lighting beautifully while budget-minded open shelving is filled with budget items for open shelving and statement lighting. Furthermore, for movie nights or rainy days alike a projector mounted above sleeper sofa provides instant entertainment!
Making sure a space suitable for guests means leaving enough room for beds and seating, as well as considering furniture placement in advance to spot potential problems. A professional designer can help you envision your guest house layout from an experienced standpoint, helping prevent costly mistakes from derailing the project altogether.
5. Add a Deck
If you’re investing in a guest house, it makes sense to make it feel like part of your home from day one. This is particularly important if you intend on using it every day when guests aren’t visiting; design the space with relationship between macro (geometry and structure) and micro levels (materials used) similarity between them both.
One way of accomplishing this goal is by adding a deck. A deck provides your guests with a relaxing spot to admire the great outdoors while taking in all that natural scenery nearby – not to mention adding extra luxury and comfort to your guest house!
Installing a deck is a relatively straightforward project and there are various approaches you can take when building it. From building a simple platform with boards to adding more elaborate decks with posts for extra support – both are likely more affordable options but provide different results in terms of stability.
An additional way to add a deck is by building a pergola over your patio or garden, creating an intimate shady area where guests can sit back and relax. Not only will it add character and charm, but it can give your guest house its own identity!
While these ideas for guest houses provide a solid starting point, the ideal method for turning a cabin into an appealing guest house will depend on your own individual requirements and goals. Make sure that when planning this project you consult with a professional so you can maximize its benefits as an addition to your home.