If you are lucky enough to have a spare room in your home that doesn’t have a use, you should consider doing something worthwhile with it. If all the kids already have their own rooms and you don’t need a guest bedroom, then there’s no reason not to get creative with your spare room and design a space that you and your family will get plenty of use out of.
Of course, the key question is: what should the room be used for? There’s no one answer – the options are limitless. The best thing that you can do is think about what kind of room your family would get the most use out of.
To help you decide what to turn your spare room into and how to go about it, below are some ideas for you to take a look at.
Create a snug
How about turning your unused bedroom into a relaxing snug? Think beanbag chairs, floor cushions and lots of blankets, surrounded by shelves of books, board games, and a music speaker. You could even add some tranquil-looking wall art and an electric oil diffuser.
If your family likes to spend quiet time without the television, games console or computer nearby, then turning your spare room into a tech-free snug, could be the ideal use of this space. Just think, it would be the ideal place to relax and unwind after a busy day at school or a hectic week at work.
Design a home cinema
Are you and your children movie-mad? If the answer is yes, then why not transform your spare room into your very own private cinema? Imagine how cool it would be to have a mini movie theatre in your home.
Believe it or not, designing this kind of space doesn’t have to be too expensive; all you need is a high-quality projector, a pull-down movie screen, some black paint for the walls, and some comfortable seating. This could mean a large sofa, beanbags, or giant floor cushions – you could even incorporate movie theatre style chairs, if you have the budget for it. Adding theatre posters around the room in poster frames could help to set the scene, as could adding a popcorn maker – after all, it’s not the cinema without the smell of fresh popcorn, is it?
A growing number of homeowners are also choosing to bring in home theater experts in SoCal to ensure everything from sound quality to lighting is professionally handled. If you’re not local, it’s still worth consulting with specialists near you who understand the technical elements involved in creating a truly immersive viewing experience. Working with an expert can help you avoid common pitfalls like poor acoustics or improper screen placement. They can also recommend the best equipment for your specific space and budget. Ultimately, it’s about creating a setup that feels as close to a real cinema as possible, right in the comfort of your home.
Set up a family study
How about turning your spare room into a family study space? If your little ones are getting older and are starting to get more homework, then creating a set space for completing schoolwork could be ideal. Plus, you can also use the space for any work that you need to complete from home.
To create a family study area, think about the needs of each family member and what they would want from the space. Perhaps you could split the room into mini zones, with each family member having their own corner to complete work in? You can pick up lots of affordable office furniture online or at stores like Ikea, so furnishing the space wouldn’t have to be overly expensive.
There you have it, three ideas for what you could do with your spare room, and how you can make the most out of the extra space.