The Clever Closet Hack For Houses That Are Too Small For A Guest Room

Being a good host can be stressful, especially when you're trying to deliver a five-star hotel experience in a home with limited square footage. Not every house has the space for a fully decked-out spare room, but there is a clever closet hack that could help you transform any space into a luxurious guest room at a moment's notice. The Instagram account @therurallegend shared this smart solution — a closet that's secretly decorated with wallpaper and lighting, and stocked with everything needed for a visitor's stay, including a bed. It's not the first time we've seen resourceful approaches for a makeshift guest room — the Property Brothers' home office makeover for Simu Liu taught us that a hidden bed can change any room into a last-minute guest space.

With some creativity, even the tightest spots can become a welcoming retreat for guests without taking up too much space in your day-to-day design. While the beauty of this hack lies in its flexibility, it's not necessarily the right fit for every home. Packing an entire guest room into a closet may not be realistic if you're already short on storage, or if your closets are too small to fit a bed — but with a few smart adjustments, you can still make this hack work beautifully in your home.

Instagram creator Lindsey Sopcak raved about her clever approach for turning a closet into a stylish sleeping space, complete with the essentials you need for your guest bedroom. In her video, she explained (via Instagram), "We store everything we need to host friends and family overnight in this closet, from the mattress and frame to the linens." Sopcak makes the most of the small space by keeping all the must-haves — including a bed, bedside tables, and even a sound machine — all packed neatly into one unsuspecting closet.

To give the closet a warm and inviting feel, she shows that you can use wallpaper to match the rest of the room's décor. When it's time to host, the bed is easily assembled, and the back of the closet doubles as a headboard. She also adds small tables on each side of the bed for easy access to essentials, and the rechargeable sconces provide stylish lighting without the hassle of wiring. With these simple touches, you can turn an empty closet into a true five-star experience.

This closet hack may not work for everyone, especially if you're already using your closet space for storage. But you can still create a cozy, accommodating feel for your guests by storing everything they need on-hand. One of the best ways to make the most of a small guest room is using multi-functional furniture. For example, you can get nightstands with storage, and use them to keep your closet items organized while doubling as bedside tables when guests stay over.

Instead of squeezing in a full bed and frame, a luxury air mattress can do the trick. It's easy to tuck away when not in use and can be set up quickly for last-minute visitors, letting you keep your closet's original function intact. And if your closets aren't spacious enough to serve as a practical guest room backdrop, you can still use it to store these essentials. By stocking the necessary items for guests and using clever storage solutions, you can turn your closet into a comfortable visitor spot without sacrificing your everyday storage needs.