15 Guest Bedroom Ideas for a Cozy and Inviting Space

A bright two-tone painted bedroom with white-painted upper walls, upper door and ceiling, yellow-painted lower walls and door, tan checked bedding and two plaid chairs. A bright two-tone painted bedroom with white-painted upper walls, upper door and ceiling, yellow-painted lower walls and door, tan checked bedding and two plaid chairs.

Encourage company to stay awhile with colorful, decorative guest room ideas that will make anyone feel welcome in your home.

Whether they’re staying for one night or one month, your visitors will appreciate a guest room paint color palette that helps them settle in and get a good night’s sleep.

Popular Guest Room Paint Colors

Create a welcoming retreat for those staying in your home with these paint colors that work wonders for any guest room decorating style.

15 Inspiring Guest Room Ideas and Paint Colors

How you decorate a guest bedroom should be a combination of what you love and what your guests love—and that includes paint colors. Whether you go with a soothing neutral or an energizing accent wall, treat your guests to a space that offers them the same comforts they’d find at home.

Once you’ve chosen your guest room paint color, bump up your bedroom style with mix-and-match patterns, prints and bold accents. Whether your style is more retro or contemporary, your guests will feel like you chose the décor just for them.

An off-white-painted bedroom with white and green bedding and pillows, a tan upholstered headboard and off-white drapes. An off-white-painted bedroom with white and green bedding and pillows, a tan upholstered headboard and off-white drapes.

Off-White Guest Rooms

Soft, reliable and endlessly customizable, off-white paint colors are always in style and ready to welcome guests. Hues with a touch of peach or pink lend warmth and cozy, hygge-inspired harmony to any space. Get the look with these paint colors:

A comfy bedroom corner with beige-painted shiplap walls, a black-framed iron bed with multi-colored blankets under a white trimmed window and colorful stacked benches. A comfy bedroom corner with beige-painted shiplap walls, a black-framed iron bed with multi-colored blankets under a white trimmed window and colorful stacked benches.

Neutral Guest Room Ideas

Neutral paint colors are a homeowner favorite, so it stands to reason that these versatile hues are also popular for guest rooms. Give your space an innate sense of calm with one of these neutral paint colors for guest rooms:

A gray-painted alcove bed with paneled inner walls, elegant molding and red checkered bedding creates a cozy nook in a plum painted bedroom with a white trimmed window and ceiling. A gray-painted alcove bed with paneled inner walls, elegant molding and red checkered bedding creates a cozy nook in a plum painted bedroom with a white trimmed window and ceiling.

Colorful Guest Room Highlights

When welcoming people into your home, play up the uniqueness of your space, especially in your guest room. Features like dormered ceilings, large windows, or even a balcony will feel especially homey when highlighted by pronounced hues, like jewel tones. Some bold guest room paint colors we love:

A green-painted accent wall makes a fun statement in this bedroom with white walls, tropical print bedding and curtains, and a wicker art piece over the headboard. A green-painted accent wall makes a fun statement in this bedroom with white walls, tropical print bedding and curtains, and a wicker art piece over the headboard.

Guest Room Décor That Pops

Thinking about guest room décor? Keep it simple when going big with color. Neutral wall hangings and complementary patterns—as seen in this tropical-inspired abode—provide a little pop while letting the room speak for itself. Get the look with one of these bright hues:

A white bedroom with a teal green-painted accent wall and peach painted arch behind a bed with teal and orange bohemian style bedding and pillows. A white bedroom with a teal green-painted accent wall and peach painted arch behind a bed with teal and orange bohemian style bedding and pillows.

Eye-Catching Guest Room Accent Walls

An accent wall is a creative way to inject a fun expression of color into your guest room without painting the entire space. If you’re up for a challenge, add an extra punch of color with a two-tone design, like an arch, “feign”-scoting or stripes. Accent wall paint colors we love:

A cozy white-painted bedroom with a moss green accent wall, two twin beds in front of a low stone wall, hardwood floors and two small windows. A cozy white-painted bedroom with a moss green accent wall, two twin beds in front of a low stone wall, hardwood floors and two small windows.

Comfy & Cozy: Winter Guest Room Paint Colors

If you host guests during the event-heavy winter months, consider choosing hues that wrap the space in coziness and encourage relaxation amid the hustle and bustle of holiday travel. Think chill neutrals, earthy greens and of course a wintry white to capture the season’s sparkle. Get the look with our Winter Color Palette, which includes these hues:

An inviting corner bedroom space with warm red painted walls, a blue dresser and a single bed with eclectic print bedding underneath a white trimmed window. An inviting corner bedroom space with warm red painted walls, a blue dresser and a single bed with eclectic print bedding underneath a white trimmed window.

Fall for Autumn Guest Room Ideas

No matter which climate you live in, autumn brings to mind cozy patterns, crunchy leaves and a guest room color scheme that’s tied together by a rich paint color like Bricktone Red 2005-30, which lends a seasonable elegance to any space. Find more inspiration with our Fall Color Palette, which includes these homeowner favorites:

A cheerful, white-painted bedroom features two twin beds with white bed frames and blue bedding, flanking a pale yellow-green dresser with blue trim and a blue framed mirror. A cheerful, white-painted bedroom features two twin beds with white bed frames and blue bedding, flanking a pale yellow-green dresser with blue trim and a blue framed mirror.

Summery Guest Room Ideas

The ebb and flow of houseguests usually depends on where you live and the time of year. If you tend to entertain more in the summer, take a cue from homes in the regional Southeast and choose a paint color with a touch of blue for a vibrant welcome. Complete the look with coastal décor and one of these almost-blue or sky-blue hues:

A cozy white-painted attic bedroom with shiplap walls and ceiling shows off two green twin beds with multi-colored pastel bedding, flanking a window and small pink chest of drawers. A cozy white-painted attic bedroom with shiplap walls and ceiling shows off two green twin beds with multi-colored pastel bedding, flanking a window and small pink chest of drawers.

Spring Ideas for a Refreshed Guest Room

If you have the most overnight guests in the spring, you can’t go wrong with a goes-with-anything off-white paint color. It works with all kinds of guest room decorating ideas and is the perfect background color for painted furniture in seasonal pales and pastels. Try one of these hues to give your guest room a spring refresh:

A master bedroom with gray-painted walls and vaulted ceiling, white wood beams and trim, and neutral colored décor. A master bedroom with gray-painted walls and vaulted ceiling, white wood beams and trim, and neutral colored décor.

Nature-Inspired Guest Rooms

A guest room can easily serve another purpose when you’re not hosting visitors: Use it as an office, a playroom or even a small space for meditating or watching your favorite TV shows. Bring the outdoors in with a nature-inspired guest room color scheme, which creates an especially earthy peacefulness when paired with wood furniture and soft linens. Get the look with one of these hues:

A sunlit sage green painted bedroom features a white ceiling and trim, a white bed with a green and white striped blanket, and an open door into a white painted en suite bathroom. A sunlit sage green painted bedroom features a white ceiling and trim, a white bed with a green and white striped blanket, and an open door into a white painted en suite bathroom.

Create an Oasis with an En Suite Guest Room

If your guest room has an en suite bathroom, treat your visitors to an ultra-comforting stay with colors and décor that exude calm. If you already have a relaxing bedroom hue, consider using it in the bathroom as well for optimal color flow—or surprise your guests with a bold pop of color. Some guest room and en suite color combinations we love:

A corner of a white-painted bathroom with a wood vanity, a black square sink, modern black lights and mirror, and baskets on lower shelf. A corner of a white-painted bathroom with a wood vanity, a black square sink, modern black lights and mirror, and baskets on lower shelf.

En Suite Guest Rooms, Spa-Style

If you prefer to keep your en suite simple and spa-like, a bright white paint color easily does the trick. Here, Decorator’s White OC-149 opens up this small bathroom space, while the combination of black accents and wood feels modern and sophisticated. Updated lighting and sleek design bring everything together for the luxurious vibe of a five-star hotel.

A bedroom with white-painted walls and ceiling, a cheery pink-painted accent wall, two twin beds with black and white polka dot and striped bedding, and a sliding door to a deck with views of palm trees and open sky. A bedroom with white-painted walls and ceiling, a cheery pink-painted accent wall, two twin beds with black and white polka dot and striped bedding, and a sliding door to a deck with views of palm trees and open sky.

Unexpected Guest Room Color Pairings

Help your guests decompress with color combinations. Whether you choose a complementary color scheme or go with a twist on the classic pink and black, add in some quirky décor and you’re sure to put a smile on their face. We love these fun guest room paint color combinations:

A white painted bedroom with two circular wall mirrors, twin beds with white bedding, a white shuttered window and striped jute rug. A white painted bedroom with two circular wall mirrors, twin beds with white bedding, a white shuttered window and striped jute rug.

Minimalist Guest Room Ideas

When all your visitors want to do is get a good night’s sleep, what better way to welcome them in and ensure sweet dreams than with a tranquil minimalist guest room? Known for its restorative power, a minimalist color scheme—anchored by a cozy white paint color and accented with thoughtful décor—makes for an inviting, timeless space that’s just right for a weary traveler. Get the look:

Two black canopy twin beds fit nicely in this off-white painted bedroom with a vaulted shiplap ceiling, colorful pastel and white décor, and a door open to the outside. Two black canopy twin beds fit nicely in this off-white painted bedroom with a vaulted shiplap ceiling, colorful pastel and white décor, and a door open to the outside.

Maximalist Guest Room Ideas

Take your guest room up a notch with amplified maximalist design. Even neutral walls get a boost from texture, layered patterns and plenty of bold accent color. Create the perfect backdrop for a curated maximalist-chic aesthetic with a hue like Lacey Pearl 2108-70, an off-white with an enchanting silvery glisten.

A bedroom with blue painted walls, a white ceiling and trim, twin beds and folding stools in blue and white decor. A bedroom with blue painted walls, a white ceiling and trim, twin beds and folding stools in blue and white decor.

The Best Paint for Guest Rooms

When deciding which paint to use for a guest room, consider that it will probably withstand a lot of wear and tear: Walls are knocked with luggage, closets are frequently used, and doors are opened and closed throughout the day. A high-quality washable paint like Regal® Select Interior delivers durable, long-lasting results—perfect for guest rooms and other high-traffic areas.

Regal Select provides a mildew-resistant coating, enhanced stain-release technology, and easy application, so you can rest easy knowing you selected the best paint for your guest room.

“Layer in textures through fabrics and furnishings to create a welcoming, cozy bedroom for any guest who uses your home as a respite.”

Hannah Yeo, Color & Design Expert

Frequently Asked Questions


Q. What are the best guest room paint colors?

A. Whether you have guests staying for one night or one month, you can create a welcoming retreat for those visiting your home with paint colors that evoke calm and help them get a good night’s sleep. Many homeowners find Cushing Green HC-125, Smoke 2122-40, Inner Balance 1522 and Shabby Chic 1018 especially relaxing, making them popular picks for guest rooms.



Q. What is the best paint for a guest room?

A. Guest bedrooms withstand a lot of wear and tear: Walls are knocked by luggage, closets are frequently used, and doors are opened and closed throughout the day. Regal® Select Interior is a high-quality washable paint that provides a mildew-resistant coating, enhanced stain-release technology, and easy application. It delivers durable, long-lasting results—perfect for guest rooms and other high-traffic areas.



Q. What are some colorful guest bedroom ideas?

A. An accent wall is a creative way to add a fun expression of color to your guest room without painting the entire space. If you’re up for a challenge, add a playful graphic element to your space with a two-tone design like an arch, “feign”-scoting or stripes.



Q. What are the most welcoming paint colors?

A. When it comes to bedroom or guest room paint colors, off-white hues are usually at the top of the list. They’re welcoming and endlessly customizable: White is always in style and ready to welcome guests. Hues with a touch of peach or pink, like Butter Pecan OC-89, lend warmth and a cozy, hygge-inspired harmony to any space.



Q. How do you make a small guest room feel cozy?

A. Pale and pastel paint colors can help to give a smaller guest room an airy feel, while off-white paint colors have an inherent coziness that will make the entire space seem warm and welcoming.



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