How to Choose the Best Guest Bed for Holiday Visitors
The festive season is approaching, and along with the food and presents comes the inevitable question: “Where is everyone going to sleep?”
Whether you have parents visiting for the weekend or a house full of cousins for the holidays, being a good host starts with providing a good night’s sleep. You don’t need a mansion with ten bedrooms to accommodate everyone comfortably.
At Rest Relax, we specialise in smart sleeping solutions. Here is our guide to choosing the best guest bed for your home, ensuring your visitors wake up refreshed—and you keep your sanity.
The Space-Saver: Trundle Guest Beds
If your guest room doubles as a home office or playroom, you don’t want a permanent double bed taking up floor space all year round.
The Solution:
A wooden guest bed with a trundle. These beds look like stylish single beds day-to-day, but hide a secret: a second bed pulls out from underneath, rising to the same height. You instantly turn a single room into a twin or double.
Why it wins:
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Flexible for a solo sleeper or a couple.
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Tucks away neatly when guests leave.
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Maximises small room space without compromising style.
Our Pick: The Bedmaster Tyler or Veera ranges offer classic wooden designs that suit any décor.
The Crowd-Pleaser: Bunk Beds
If you are the designated host for nieces, nephews, and grandkids, maximising vertical space is key.
The Solution:
Modern bunk beds. Gone are the squeaky metal bunks of the past. Our solid wood and FSC-certified bunks, like the Noomi range, are sturdy, stylish, and safe.
Why it wins:
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Sleep two (or three with a triple sleeper) in the footprint of one single bed.
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Turns a small room into a fun dormitory for kids.
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Makes bedtime exciting rather than a chore.
Bunk beds are a practical and fun way to host multiple guests without compromising on floor space.
The Budget-Friendly Spare: Metal Bed Frames
Perhaps you have a dedicated spare room but don’t want to spend a fortune furnishing a room only used a few times a year.
The Solution:
A metal bed frame. Metal frames are durable, easy to assemble, and often more affordable than upholstered or heavy wooden beds. They provide a clean, classic look that can be dressed up with festive bedding.
Why it wins:
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Excellent value for money without compromising on style.
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Lightweight and easy to move if you need to rearrange the room.
Metal frames are a simple, cost-effective solution for occasional guests.
Don’t Ignore the Mattress
The frame looks good, but the mattress determines how well your guests sleep. Nothing spoils a stay faster than an old, sagging mattress.
The Advice:
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Memory foam: Contours to different body shapes and sleeping styles, ideal for guest beds.
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Open coil/sprung: A cost-effective option providing a traditional, bouncy feel.
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Tip: For bunks or trundles, always check the depth requirements to ensure a safe fit.
Choosing the right mattress ensures your guests wake up refreshed and comfortable.
Hosting Hacks for Stress-Free Holidays
Order Early: Delivery times get busy in December. Ordering now ensures your bed arrives in plenty of time to assemble. Free fast delivery helps you beat the holiday rush.
Spread the Cost: Christmas is expensive. Use Klarna or Clearpay to split the cost of your new guest bed into manageable payments.
Peace of Mind: All our beds come with a 5-Year Manufacturer’s Guarantee, giving you confidence in your purchase.
Ready to Get Your Home Holiday-Ready?
Don’t wait until the doorbell rings. Upgrade your guest room today with smart, space-saving, and comfortable beds that make hosting stress-free.