Creative Ideas for Bonus Rooms
Do you have the luxury of having an unused room in your house? Lucky you!
And kudos to you for searching out some inspo lest it just becomes the household dumping grounds! A bonus room is such a luxury, and I want you to really consider your needs, your wants and how you and your family lives to really get the most out of this space. Don’t just call it in! A well thought out bonus room can be a real bucket-filler, and I want that for you!
Here are some ideas to get your juices flowing – but truly the options are endless!
Home Gym
Ideal in the basement or lower floor where temps tend to be cooler. Install a wall of mirrors, a ceiling fan and use the wall space to go vertical with storage.
Homework/Home School Room
Guest Bedroom
Billiard Room
Home Office
Library/Study
Emily Henderson
Nothing dreamier than a home library, especially if you’ve got readers, thinkers, or anyone in an analytical profession in your home…a room devoted to quiet ponderings and study is sure to foster incredible ideas and restful moments.
Storage Room
Music Room
Jam session anyone? A music room is the perfect getaway for a music lover, or the place to gather and enjoy some good old fashion fun. My childhood bestie’s family was super musical, and the many evenings spent in their music/family room I look back on so fondly.
Media Room
Anthony Brignoni
Big movie family? How about a moody theatre room, complete with comfortable seating, big screen and bar!
Mudroom
Can you free up a room beside your entry? If so, consider a decked out mudroom, with vented lockers and boot drawers galore!
Walk In Closet
Southern Lady Magazine
Could you free up the room beside your primary bedroom? If so, a walk in closet /dressing room may be a possibility. Lucky you!
Butler's Pantry
If you have an underused room beside your kitchen, a butlers pantry should be considered! Perfect for food storage, but deck it out with sink, dishwasher, fridge, and all your small appliances to keep your main kitchen free of clutter and dirty dishes. What a beautiful life!
Sauna
Wine Cellar
Fireside Lounge
Craft Room
Board Game Room
We’ve talked billiard games room, but maybe your family is more about the board games. Check out this clever games/coffee table as an idea, or go for a round table with chairs as another comfortable gaming format. Be sure to include closed storage to hide the games away for when you want to use the room for a movie or to lounge…board games can look really busy out in the open, so you’ll thank yourself later! Check out this blog for an in-depth look at how this board game room was designed by Homemade by Carmona!
Which of these would you choose if you had a spare room? The possibilities truly are endless, I would love to hear the creative ways you’ve used extra space in your home!
If you’ve got a spare room that you need help finding the best use for, reach out! We’d love to help create a personalized sanctuary for you and your loved ones.
Thanks for reading my friends! Until next time!
Meghan