Buying a home with a spare bedroom gives you a blank canvas to create whatever kind of space you want. Whether you’re buying a home or looking to sell, the luxury of extra space is rare these days so make sure you make the best out of that spare room. Even if you’re just staging the room to sell the house, here are a few great ideas to make sure you use that extra space as much as you can.
Make it a guest room
Turning a room into a bedroom is easy and doesn’t require much as far as room renovation. Stick with warm or neutral tones to give the space a sense of peace and tranquility and you’ll make it a welcoming experience for anyone who’s lucky to stay there. Use some serene art and high-quality bedding to add a touch of class to the room.
Add in a movie room
In the last few years, watching movies at a home theater has become increasingly popular. If your room is set up with a large blank wall then look into installing a ceiling-mounted projector to display your movies on the biggest screen possible and set up a large couch or beanbag chairs to face it. Whether you want to enjoy a cozy date night or create a family movie event, a movie room is a clever and functional idea for your bonus room.
Create a functional learning space
There are so many families who’ve had to turn their homes into schools on the fly in recent years so look at making the room into a learning space. This is similar to an office but with some less traditional twists like a cozy relaxing nook in the corner or a mini-fridge of snacks. Any parent will adore having a space where their kids are encouraged to study.
Give yourself a crafting room
Everyone has become obsessed with DIY and crafting so making the space into a room to create is a fun idea. This works well for rooms that have great light, wide spaces, and areas for storage. Whether you’re into sewing, knitting, painting, or Cricutting, it’s always nice to have a space where you can let your creativity flow.
Improve the room with some peaceful plants
Any room with tons of light and windows is going to make the perfect place for any plant collection. Adding in some seating and tranquil art can make the space look like the perfect room to meditate, read or just enjoy the greenery. For anyone looking for a quick way to stage your spare room, this one is great because it doesn’t require much to make the space look perfect for any plant parent.
Transform it into an office
The rise of work-from-home jobs has made the office an even bigger essential for some families. This is good for any room that’s in an odd part of the home or a room with nice high ceilings. Use neutral and relaxing tones to make the space as calming as possible and keep distractions to a minimum and you’ll have the perfect office for productivity.
Have some fun with a games room
A traditional-style games room would have checkerboards, board games, and card decks galore but a modern game room requires a bit more technology. The new “man cave” is the game room and it only takes some good lighting and a few outlets to make the room gamer suitable. Add some LED lights, big screens, and whatever gaming equipment you’d like to give the room a boost of fun.
Build your own library
Avoid some late fees by creating your own library using some shelves and comfortable chairs. Wall-to-wall bookshelves give a room a sense of purpose and luxury so keep the theme going with some beautiful overstuffed chairs and antiqued art. This is the perfect room transformation for anyone who’s started to spend most of their days with a nose in a book.
Add a walk-in closet
Have you spent a little bit too much time shopping online in the last year? There’s no need to worry if you switch up one of your rooms into a walk-in closet. For awkward-shaped spare rooms or anything that’s close to the bedroom, this is a really great idea. Transforming it only requires some shelving and closet bars (which makes it a great staging idea for sellers) to add hanging and storage space and you’ll have enough room to put all of those new purchases, plus a few extras.
Rent it out
If the room is bedroom quality and you don’t mind having a housemate then rent it out for some spare income. Whether it’s for a local student renting for a few weeks or someone stopping through on vacation for a few days, it’s a great way to utilize an unused bedroom if you’re comfortable with a renter.
Make it a pet room
Some pets require more space than usual to keep themselves happy and content. A spare room is great for anyone with reptiles, aquariums, or birds that prefer to be kept away from the family. You can also fix it up into a space for one of your furrier friends by moving in all of your cat towers or dog beds and giving your four-legged companion their own space.
Build your own gym
Working from home has taken on a whole new meaning with many gyms becoming difficult to access. Make your own gym with any equipment you have at home by providing a sturdy floor, great sound system, and mirrors to give the room a similar effect. Jazz up the space a bit more by adding a tv, mini-fridge (healthy snacks only!), or a smoothie station.
Whether you’re buying or selling, transforming your bonus room into something new is a great way to make your home look unique and maybe even add some value to your selling price. No matter what you do, make sure you choose the option that suits the room to get the most function out of the space. With so many great ideas available, you’ll definitely find one that suits you and your family’s needs.
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