SPARE ROOM
WHAT TO DO WITH THE EXTRA ROOM IN YOUR HOUSE What would you do if you had an extra room in your house? Get creative because the possibilities are limitless.
Home Gym Do you love to start your mornings with a good workout, but hate dragging yourself to a crowded gym? If you have some workout machines at home, transform your spare room into a gym. Even if you
Playroom
Library
If you're tired of tripping over your
If you're a bookworm, you've
kids' toys in your nice, fancy living
probably always dreamed of having
room, turn that extra room into
your very own library. Now is your
their own space. Paint the walls with
chance! Install bookshelves from
chalkboard paint so they can write
wall to ceiling, add comfortable,
on the walls, store all of their toys
sophisticated couches, and throw in
in the room, and allow them to play.
cosy area rugs to make a comfy and
They'll love a space of their own,
inviting space. Just imagine relaxing
and you'll love not having a mess all
after a long day in your library with
over the house.
your favourite book, a cup of tea, and candles.
Contemplation Room Ever just need some time alone with
and other inexpensive equipment,
Entertainment Centre
your thoughts? If you find yourself
If you don't have a den or finished
you can turn your unused room into
wanting to escape the craziness
basement, and only a formal living
something useful.
of the day and not knowing
room, you may want to consider
where to go, consider creating a
turning the spare room into an
contemplation room. Decorate it
entertainment centre. Use dark
with comfortable furniture, throw
woods and deep colours, reclining
pillows, and blankets. This creates a
chairs and a sectional couch,
serene space where you can go to
and top it off with a flat-screen
clear your head, meditate, and relax.
television for the perfect movie
just buy some weights, a yoga mat,
theatre feel. It can be a great place to have a movie marathon on a rainy day!
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