Chalk it up to disruptors like Airbnb and Home Away, but the trend toward more informal accommodation is on the rise. Case in point? Retail shops and restaurants around the world are transforming upstairs spaces—former stock rooms and offices—into sleeping quarters designed for guests. Here are six we’re eyeing.
1. Table on Ten in Upstate New York
![owner inez valk refurbished an \1860s house in the catskills of new york to ope 17](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/fields/table-on-ten-rooms-4.jpg)
![the rooms are decorated with vintage furniture, rustic linen sheets, and an abu 18](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/files/fields/table-on-ten-rooms-3.jpg)
2. Chez Marie Sixtine in Paris
![parisian fashion line marie sixtine designed the flat above their upstairs flag 19](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Chez-Marie-Sixtine-Paris-Remodelista-Julie-Ansiau-photo-9-733x489.jpg)
![alape bucket sinks with copper faucets mounted to a terrazzo wall in the bath. 20](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/Chez-Marie-Sixtine-Paris-Remodelista-Julie-Ansiau-photo-12-733x489.jpg)
3. Maison Empereur in Paris
![one of our must visit stores in marseille, maison empereur, a french hardware a 21](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/maison-empereur-guest-rooms-victoria-smith-15-733x977-733x977.jpg)
![a collection of vintage tools serves as wall decor. photograph via sf girl by b 22](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/maison-empereur-guest-rooms-victoria-smith-28-1-733x977-733x977.jpg)
4. Le Marche St. George in Vancouver
![the owners of le marche st. george (now known as atelier st. george) renov 23](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img/sub/uimg/05-2012/700_marche-apartment-1.jpg)
![moody artwork and linens in the bedroom. 24](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/img/sub/uimg/05-2012/700_marche-bedroom-10.jpg)
5. Caro B&B in Somerset
![one of our favorite design shops in somerset, caro, has a double en suite 25](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/caro-somerset-b-and-b-1-733x489.jpg)
![a freestanding tub in the room\2\17;s light filled bathroom. 26](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/caro-somerset-b-and-b-2-733x489.jpg)
6. The Olema Hotel in Northern California
![lodge owners margaret grade and daniel delong took over the historic olema inn 27](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/olema-hotel-sir-and-star-andria-lo-2-733x1100.jpg)
![a four poster bed is adorned with foraged branches to create the feeling o 28](https://media.remodelista.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/olema-hotel-sir-and-star-andria-lo-11-733x489.jpg)
For more hotels, restaurants, and shops around the world see our Design Travel destinations.
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