4 Ideas for Your Spare Room
Posted: November 6th, 2019
When it comes to having space in your home, more is definitely more. Unless you’re in search of a tiny house and dedicated to a life of minimalism, we’re sure you wouldn’t say no to having a little extra room to offer guests a place to stay or store your music equipment.
However, lots of homeowners fall into the trap of the perpetually disorganized spare room. Also known as a “junk room,” these spaces become catchalls for the items that we don’t want to get rid of even though they don’t quite fit in or function with the rest of the home. Over time, our junk rooms can become impossible-to-navigate messes when they could be wonderful, functional areas of our homes.
It’s time to break free of the spare room cycle and put that space to good use. If you have an extra bedroom that doesn’t seem to have a real form or function, here are a few of our favorite ideas to turn it into something wonderful.
Create the Ultimate Home Office
These days, so many people are working from home on a regular basis. While writing emails in bed with your laptop was a novelty for the first few weeks, we’re guessing you found you needed an area to help you boost your productivity and efficiency.
Our top spare room redesign idea for 2021 is to turn your extra bedroom into a home office. Depending on the industry you work in, this area will look different; at the very least, you should have a clear space for writing and planning, a dedicated area for your computer, and a few storage solutions for files and documents.
Make sure your work area offers plenty of light and enough comfort that you can knock out whatever your to-do list has in store for the day.
Get a Good Workout at Home
After the pandemic began, many of our community gyms closed down in an effort to keep members safe and healthy. In response, many homeowners sought ways to get their sweat on from the comfort of their homes.
Your spare bedroom doesn’t have to be huge to hold everything you need to get fit. Depending on your preferred workout, you can create storage space for dumbbells, yoga mats, and kettlebells. Many homeowners include an exercise bike or a small weight bench in their home gyms.
Give Your Child a Space to Play
Employed adults weren’t the only ones who had to adjust to new environments last year. Students of all ages found themselves stuck at home for all their study and playtime.
Your spare room is the perfect place to let your child’s imagination run wild. Give them an area for all the activities they want to try and books they want to read. Whether your student develops an interest in art, music, or even engineering, a fun and crafty playroom is the perfect place to give them a little stress relief and encourage them to develop new skills.
Forget the Dog House, Make a Dog Room
Are you a pet owner who tends to spoil your furry friends? Just like humans, animals need their own space to rest and enjoy alone time.
It may seem a little excessive, but we think that using your spare room as an area where your pets can rest, play, and get pampered is a fun idea. Set up the space with comfortable pet beds, climbing towers, and storage for food, meds, and other tools. Be sure to include your pet’s favorite puzzle toys so they can entertain themselves.
The possibilities are endless when it comes to transforming your spare room into something beautiful. Use that space as an area where you can practice your favorite hobbies, develop new skills in your spare time, and keep the rest of the household organized and running smoothly. If you’re looking for a home in Brevard County that offers plenty of space for you and your family, call Ellingson Properties at 321-750-7050 today to start your search.