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How Much Does It Cost to Furnish a Guest Bedroom in 2025? (Price Guide)

How Much Does It Cost to Furnish a Guest Bedroom in 2025? (Price Guide)

Whether it’s used frequently or just a few times a year, a guest bedroom is a rare opportunity to offer comfort and hospitality to friends and family. However, because it has a different use case than say, a master bedroom or kids bedroom, consumers have a number of questions when it comes to shopping for guest bedroom furniture. One of those common questions we hear from shoppers online and in our showrooms is “How much will it cost to furnish my guest bedroom?”

Many homeowners want to create a welcoming guest room, but don’t want to overspend on a room that is only used occasionally. Others struggle with knowing how much is “too much” when mattress shopping for guests. That’s why we created today’s budget breakdown, to help you plan realistically, with less guesswork.

Read on for our practical cost guide for furnishing guest bedrooms based on pricing here at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet and across the U.S. retail furniture market. Our goal is to give you an idea of what you can expect to spend when refurnishing that spare bedroom of yours. Below, you’ll find a general estimate of overall costs involved, along with the specific pieces you’ll need and their estimated prices. Let’s get to it!

[Editor’s Note: Refurnishing more rooms than just this one? Don’t miss other guides in our “How Much to Furnish a Room?” Series here.]

[Important Disclaimer: The cost estimates in this article are based on typical furniture prices available in the U.S. market as of September 2025, including what you can generally expect to find at Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet. These ranges are intended as a helpful guide, not a guarantee. Actual prices may vary over time due to changes in materials, manufacturing, supply chains, shipping and availability.]

The Quick Answer

For most consumers, the furniture needs for a guest bedroom (also known as a secondary bedroom or spare bedroom) will be a little bit different than other bedrooms in the home. Because it is used less frequently than master bedrooms or kids bedrooms, shoppers often opt for more affordable furnishings. Regardless of your budget range, you can find approximate costs for furnishing a guest bedroom in three different cost tiers below:

  • Entry-Level Budget: $650 – $2,500
  • Mid-Level Budget: $2,500 – $7,500
  • High-End Budget: $7,500+

These estimates are based on the range of prices you can find in our own showroom on the essential furniture pieces we list in the section below. However, please note that both cheaper and more expensive options may exist, and that there are optional pieces, upgrades, and alternatives to consider that are not included in these figures.

Reusing furniture pieces you already own or shopping second-hand, clearance, or as-is furniture can certainly bring the cost down considerably, but today we’re really focusing on the typical cost of brand new furniture. Below, we’ll break down the specific furniture pieces you’ll likely want to consider for your guest bedroom, and some typical prices for them.

Core Furniture Costs for Guest Bedrooms

The pieces on the chart below are items that we’ve determined to be essential furniture for most guest bedrooms or secondary bedrooms:

Item

Price (From Entry-Level – High-End)

Bed (Full/Queen)

$150 – $2,500+

Mattress

$200 – $3,300+

Chest of Drawers

$200 – $2,800+

Nightstand

$100 – $1,250+

Total

$650 – $9,850+

Optional / Upgrade Items to Consider

Depending on a few factors that we’ll get into below, there may be a number of additional furniture or décor items worth considering for your guest bedroom:

  • Bedding & decorative pillows
  • Rugs for rooms with non-carpeted floors
  • Dressers / mirrors, small desks or vanities
  • Accent chairs, bedside benches, or other additional seating
  • Accessories such as table lamps, artwork, or houseplants to create a welcoming feel
  • Convenience items like spare toiletries, a hamper for dirty linens, or a charging station for devices

 

Factors That Influence Guest Bedroom Furniture Cost

  • Intended Use – Do you have frequent overnight guests? How long do they typically stay for? The more frequent the use, the more likely higher-quality pieces will be worth your investment.
  • Bed Size & Mattress Quality – Depending on the intended use discussed above, you may either want to buy a no-frills, entry-level mattress, or a very nice comfortable mattress to last for years to come.
  • Multi-Purpose Needs – Multifunctionality is a big deal for many consumers as the guest bedroom may also serve as a home office, craft room, or some other secondary living space. Specialized furniture solutions like convertible Murphy beds, sleeper sofas, day beds, or other pieces may impact the overall cost of your guest bedroom project.

 

3 Smart Shopping Tips for Guest Bedrooms

  1. Make a comfortable mattress a guest bedroom priority — even for short stays, it leaves a lasting impression.
  2. Keep décor neutral and inviting to help make a variety of different guests feel right at home.
  3. If the room serves multiple purposes, opt for versatile pieces that have a clear function or meet a specific need.

 

Shopping for Guest Bedroom Furniture? Come See Us!

A well-furnished guest bedroom has the power to make visitors feel right at home. By setting a realistic budget and choosing pieces that balance comfort with function, you can create a space that’s ready for any guest. At Woodstock Furniture & Mattress Outlet, our experts would be glad to help you find the exact right pieces to make your guest room inviting, practical, and perfectly suited to your home. Come see us at any of our North Georgia and Metro Atlanta furniture stores today!

For more helpful guides just like this one for other rooms in your home, browse the rest of our How Much to Furnish a Room Series below:

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