A guest house gives you the opportunity to explore designs that can be completely different from your home. Home remodeling contractors like Design Build Remodeling Group recommend the following design ideas for your guest house.
Beach Cottage
Even if the only body of water in the immediate area is your backyard pool, you can design your guest house to evoke a beach cottage look. Focus on beach house essentials like a small but open kitchen, wood furniture, and a sea-inspired color palette. Casual and easy-to-clean flooring complements the other elements. Choose large windows and a sliding glass door for increased visual volume and lots of natural light.
Minimalist Design
Minimalist designs can be risky, as it can make the guest house look empty or sterile. However, the right combination can help create a guest house that is minimalist yet looks warm and inviting. This is where experienced new addition contractors like us come in. We can help you come up with perfectly balanced designs that will suit your design requirements.
Lean-To
A lean-to is a roofing style that consists of a single slope, resulting in an asymmetrical shape. This simple design is perfect for guest houses with a rectangular or square floor plan and will look good in any material of your choosing: metal or asphalt shingle roofing, wood or vinyl siding, and traditional or modern house styles. Since the gutters are placed at one side, gutter cleaning and maintenance is much easier with a lean-to.
Zen Retreat
In addition to accommodating guests, your guest house can also be your own private retreat, perfect for when you want to have a quiet place to stay in. You can design it based on traditional Japanese house styles, complete with wooden floors, elevated walkways, perhaps even a rock garden if the space allows. Add privacy to the space (which your guests will also appreciate) by surrounding it with Gardenia or Japanese evergreen oaks.
Design Build Remodeling Group can help you build your dream guest house. To learn more about this or our other services, including kitchen remodeling, today at (443) 230-4070. You can also fill out our contact form to schedule a free, no-obligation estimate. We serve Bethesda, MD and surrounding areas.
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