Why not get a sofa bed for the odd time you have guests and then you can have a really nice office the rest of the time I like most office stuff hidden in a closet if I am using the space for the odd guest too. The drapes should all match or just do roman shades . That rug needs to go since even the other carpet makes moving your office chair an issue.

Thanks for commenting! I hadn't honestly even thought of that, but I love it! I'll add a pic of my desk, so you can see that last side of the room, too. I do loooooooove the rug as I bought it in Afghanistan, but I agree it makes the rolling chair less functional.

Patricia's idea of a sofa bed is a good one, especially if you don't have guests over often. If this is really your work office, make it the room's primary function. Right now, it looks likes a bedroom. What size bed do you need for guests? I don't know what your budget is but Ikea has a lot of sleeper sofa options, some with built-in storage for linens. Does your desk area work for you? Are those two closets with sliding doors? One decor idea could be to cover the doors with matching temporary wallpaper which could inspire the room's design. You may want to start exploring blackout window treatment options first as they can take a surprising chunk of the budget. (Mind you, your windows aren't huge so you should easily find affordable effective retail options.)

This site has a slideshow of home office ideas with guest beds. This one is a "glam" one.

I have a single bed that is staged as a daybed, my desk, and a large 2 drawer wooden filing cabinet. The printer/scanner is on the filing cabinet, and the drawers house files, copy paper, and additional office supplies. We are empty nesters in a 3 br house, so have a dedicated guest room, and my office only has a daybed for the once every few years we need 2 extra beds.

Thanks, Emma Jones. What a great suggestion - we actually have a Barcelona daybed in the living room, maybe I'll move it into my office!

A wall of green could really add depth and interest to the room with splashes of lavender and white.

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Oh I love the hanging plants!!!

I was actually thinking of painting the whole office white except for the wall with the closet doors, which will be black chalkboard paint and then getting a brightly colored large-scale Basquiat print. A plant wall would work with all of that quite well, I think. I'm also flirting with the idea of painting the bookcase a glossy neon red/orange.

Sounds fun! The good thing about paint is that you can just paint over it if it’s not what you expect.

Treat yourself to a workstation makeover too. A height-adjustable desk makes it easier to periodically work standing up and break up all that sitting (which can lead to hip and back pain). Get a bigger monitor (or two) and an ergonomic keyboard to be kind to your eyes and wrists. Connect everything to your laptop using a hub. Have storage within arm’s reach to house your headset, notebook, etc. without cluttering up your desktop. Think about a couple of small Bluetooth speakers if you enjoy music in the background while you work.

cool rug,I see why you love it. Could it be hung on the wall like a tapestry?

Maureen, I love the rattan shades beneath the ethereal curtains - that would be a great combo of privacy with lots of light or light blocking!

Another update: I decided to move my large, black vertigo pendant to that room for more drama - I hadn't even though about a bigger light fixture before, thanks!

I just read through your thread. How often do you have guests? Do you need the queen size bed to accommodate couples? Are both of the closets needed for storage? To be honest, as a guest I wouldn't feel comfortable in the room. The bed is very close to the wall and the chair at the end makes it necessary for whomever is on the wall side to climb across the bed to get out comfortably.

Would you consider making one of the closets into your office area and moving the bed over to give it more space?