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Cozy + Contemporary Guest House

This guest house packs a visual punch, with bold artwork and striped area rugs enlivening shiplap walls. In addition to a comfortable guest bedroom (complete with a sliding door for privacy), the small space boasts an open kitchen, breakfast nook, laundry room and patio.

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Photo: Meghan Bob. From: Breeze Giannasio.

Contemporary Sitting Room With Blue Sofa

The furniture's simple lines and low scale make all the difference in letting this small sitting area look elegant, not overstuffed. The rug's stripes help visually widen the room.

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Photo: Meghan Bob. From: Breeze Giannasio.

Small Living Room With Striped Rug

A sliding door separates this guest house's bedroom and sitting room, with opaque panels for added privacy.

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Photo: Meghan Bob. From: Breeze Giannasio.

Contemporary Living Room With Cow Art

The sofa and striped rug serve as interesting neutrals in this sitting room and are an easy base on which to layer bold patterns.

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Photo: Meghan Bob. From: Breeze Giannasio.

Small Chef Kitchen With Striped Rug

This kitchen is full of fun with its cheeky faux deer head, copper accents and pops of lemon yellow. The smart layout packs in a lot in a little amount of space, with plenty of storage and countertops.

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