We all have that space at home that sometimes serves as a guest room, but most of the time sits vacant. Instead of wasting this area and slowly turn it into a storage room, why not transform it into a useful spot for your day-to-day activities?
Since most of us are forced to stay at home these days, we have the luxury of time to show some love to the most neglected space inside the house. Below are some of the ideas to turn the extra room into a functional area or possibly your dream room makeover.
Home Office
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Aside from having a space for your laptop, desktop, and other documents, a home office will also allow you to have all the privacy and productivity you need to get the job done. Say goodbye to the distractions brought by family members walking past your improvised work station, the noise brought by playing kids, and kinds of interruption.
Start transforming the home office by repainting the walls with bright and clean color, add modern fixes, a comfy seat, a small plant on the side, and a framed motivational quote to keep you going when the job gets tough.
Home Library
There are different ways to turn your vacant space into a home library. All you need is to line the walls with the perfect shelving. Once you're done organizing the books, save a corner for a comfy chair or bean bag, place it beside a lamp, and teleport into your own little world of fantasy, fiction, or romance.
Kids Playroom
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Having a dedicated room for playtime and toys will allow you to have the clutter under control.
Start transforming your bonus room into a playroom by putting toy organizers. Categorizing toys will also teach your kids to clean up after every playtime. Don't forget to child-proof every corner of the room by providing a comfy mat, outlet covers, and caps on edgy spaces.
It is also advisable to install a CCTV camera in the playroom to have your eyes on the kids even when you attend to other house chores.
Study Room
Now that homeschooling is also a part of the new normal, having a conducive space for learning is a must so kids can concentrate on their online class and other after-school projects.
Create the ultimate study room goal by stocking up this room with necessary tools and school supplies like pencils, pens, papers, crayons, and other arts and crafts materials.
Indoor Garden
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If the pandemic has turned you into a plant mom or plant dad and has used all your outdoor space for plants, then use your bonus room to create a little indoor garden. Just make sure to give this room plenty of natural light to keep your plants alive.
Home Gym
Regardless if you're into yoga, Zumba, or circuit training, having a particular room dedicated to fitness will motivate you even more. Start transforming the spare room into a home gym by putting all your exercise equipment like a mat, weights, or jump rope in place. Take extra precaution by installing mirrors so you can check your form every workout session.
Walk-In Closet
Say goodbye to the cramped and cluttered closet by turning your bonus room into your dream walk-in closet. With a proper organization and storage system, you can achieve your very own celebrity-like walk-in closet.
