Make room for overnight guests in a tiny home office

THE CHALLENGE

Susan and Ray Tejada need to make room for their two granddaughters to bunk in the tiny home office of their Bethesda home. They will continue to use the space primarily as an office but want the girls to have a comfortable retreat when they visit.

THE SOLUTION

Designer Elizabeth Krial uses a space-saving bunk bed and incorporates the Tejadas love of Swedish design to create a space for working and sleeping. Krial, of Elizabeth Krial Design (703-435-6262, http://www.elizabethkrialdesign.com), is based in Reston.

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Tone-on-tone wallpaper with butterflies is sophisticated enough for an office but soft enough for the visiting girls.

Paint the ceiling a light gray, such as Passive by Sherwin-Williams, and add crown molding to heighten the space.

Filing cabinets hide the printer and provide storage for office supplies and the girls clothes.

Choose a bunk bed that can fold up when not in use, to maximize the space.

A Scandinavian light fixture and a cuckoo clock (which can be turned off to allow guests to sleep in) add fun and whimsy to the room.

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Make room for overnight guests in a tiny home office