There are times when a family member moves out of the house or an extra room was reallymade as a part of the lay out for your home, leaving a room unoccupied and available. According to Stuff, rather than have that empty space remain idle, you may convert it to become useful once more.
Here are some suggestions on what to do with your spare room at home:
1. Home Office
All you will need is a desk, a chair, your computer and internet connection to create a functional office space inside your house.
2. Room for Rent
Make some money by letting somebody rent that room. You just need to call your local council and speak to your accountant to find how the rental will affect your tax and your home for capital gains.
3. Knock it Down
You may remove the dividing wall for the adjacent room's extra space.
4. Hobby Room
Whatever hobby you may have, you can devote the space by changing the spare room according to your preferred activity.
5. Practical Choices
The spare room need not be intended for extravagant room if you don't want it to be. It can be utilized for any of your practical needs such as a nursery for an expected baby, an internal laundry, a lounge, a second bathroom, or anything that your home lacks may be a good option.
6. Storage
The room can also be turned into a storage room where shelves and cabinetry can be placed to make the most of the available space.
Charmean Neithart of Houzz , on the other hand, gives these additional suggestions on the other possible uses of that extra room:
7. Contemplation Room
Put some comfortable seats, remove clutters and technology as you can turn the room into a private place for clearing your head or thinking things through.
8. Sleeping/ Nap Room
The indoor equivalent to a "sleeping porch," you can set it up in such a way that no TV, gadgets and devices to distract you when you feel like recharging.
9. Spa
You need not drive to the spa, instead have a professional come to your place for a massage or facial.
10. Morning Room
Use the room for your favorite morning routine such as having a cup of tea, meditating, stretching or yoga.
11. Reading Room
Bring in the biggest and most comfortable seat, install some wall and overhead lighting as you enjoy reading the latest bestseller.
12. Private Bar
You can have a secret cupboard, a small sink, refrigerator and ice maker so you can prepare and serve drinks like the pros?
13. Music Room
Music enthusiasts may bring in sheets and instruments, players, speakers and amplifiers. You may also include a rug, window treatments and any type of upholstered furniture to help with sound buffering.
14. Planting Room
You can have an in-house room to store plant supplies, secateurs and pots. You can also have a large sink to wash garden fruits and vegetables or to make bouquets with flowers from the yard.
15. Kitchenette
Use the extra space for a quick snack or refreshment. Snacks and beverages that are easy to grab on the run can also be stored here.
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