No spare room? 7 ways to host guests in a small home

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Christmas and New Year mean overnight guests — even if your flat has no spare room. The trick is kit that sets up in minutes and disappears when they leave.

1. Folding guest bed

A fold-up bed with a proper mattress is far comfier than the sofa, and folds into a gap the size of an ironing board.

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2. Double airbed with built-in pump

Takes up almost no space when packed away. A raised airbed with a built-in electric pump inflates in a couple of minutes.

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3. Fold-out sofa chair bed

A chair most of the year, a single bed when someone stays. Ideal if you host often.

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4. Vacuum bags for spare bedding

Spare duvet, pillows and a set of sheets, vacuum-packed into one flat bag that lives under your bed.

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5. Folding luggage rack

Gets suitcases off the floor so guests aren’t living out of a case in your hallway. Folds flat into a cupboard.

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6. Over-door hooks for guests

Somewhere to hang a coat, towel and tomorrow’s outfit — a small thing guests really notice.

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7. Room divider screen

Sleeping in the living room? A folding screen gives guests a bit of privacy and hides the bed during the day.

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Make a guest basket

Fill a small basket with a towel, a spare phone charger, earplugs and the Wi-Fi password. Hand it over on arrival and your guests will have everything without asking.

More small-space ideas: under-bed storage boxes for small UK bedrooms and small bathroom storage ideas.


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