How Should I Utilize My Spare Room?

If you find yourself with an extra room in your house, there are many creative ways to utilize this area. Our team at Perry Homes has several ideas on how to make every room in your home meet your family’s needs.

Guest Bedroom

Depending on the size of the spare room, consider turning this extra space into a guest bedroom. You never know when in-laws will visit unexpectedly or when a friend will need to spend the night. Though pulling everything together may sound complicated, a guest bedroom does not have to be as ornate as a master bedroom. All that is required to make the space comfortable for guests is a bed, a nightstand and a dresser. For more ideas on preparing your home for guests, check out our blog post on how to make overnight guests feel welcome.

Relaxation/Meditation Room

With the hectic schedules many of us live, it can be difficult to find a place to unwind. Stress can cause a multitude of unpleasant physical and mental symptoms, so turning a spare room into a meditation or relaxation room is a perfect utilization of extra space. If the room is small, simply adding soft lighting, candles and comfortable pillows can turn it into a serene oasis. If the room is larger, you may choose to add more plush furnishings and other relaxation supplements in order to create a zen environment.

Gym or Weight Room

Want to start a workout regimen without paying a membership fee or commuting to the gym? Consider turning your spare room into a home fitness area. Depending on what workouts you enjoy and the size of the room, this extra space can house everything from a dumbbell set to a number of different exercise machines in order for you to enjoy workouts from the comfort of your own home.

Indoor Garden

If you are short on outdoor space and have a spare room with ample sunlight, you may consider starting an indoor garden. Succulents and herbs make for fantastic indoor plants, as many of these plants do not require much regular upkeep and care. Growing indoor plants offer great health as well as cosmetic benefits too.

Leisure Room

If you or several members of your family are bookworms, you may want to consider turning your spare room into a reading room. Line the walls with bookshelves and invest in some cozy chairs to create a warm, relaxing environment in which you can curl up with a good book.

If movies or video games are more your style, opt for an entertainment center with your favorite gaming system and a large television instead. Even if you already have a living room, having an extra room specifically for video games or other entertainment can allow individual members of the family to spend their leisure time in the way they most enjoy.

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