How To Create A Functional Spare Room

If you move into a home and have one more room than you need, this is often labelled the spare room. Yet too often we just end up piling all of our things in there without thinking about what we actually want the room to be. By labelling it a ‘spare room’ it has no purpose and instead can soon be filled with clothes, items we don’t know where to store and become completely unused. This is why you need to make it a functional space where you can utilise it for at least one specific purpose. If you need it to be a storage room, then kit it out to be one, but don’t use it to just chuck things in that have no home in the rest of the house. Keep on reading to find out more about how to create a functional spare room.

Consider when you want to use it for 

 

What do you want your spare room for? Do you want it to be a place where people can come and stay when they come round? Do you want it to be an office? Or perhaps a playroom for the kids? You could also merge a few of the ideas together so you have a multi-purpose room that suits multiple members of the family. Once you have a definitive idea of what you want your spare room to be, you’re off to a solid start in getting it to look like the purpose it’s now going to be used for.

 

Have plenty of storage 

 

Storage is key in any room and if the spare room isn’t one that’s used every day, you can be particularly savvy with storing items. Think about getting storage boxes that can be labelled and added to built in wardrobes and if you don’t have any built in, look for what free-standing storage solutions are available. Make the most of hanging space and find clever storage hacks such as ottoman beds or seating with storage underneath such as for toys and games.

 

Think about the accessories and decor

 

As well as the above practical things, you also want to make the room feel nice to spend time in. Have practical decor such as neutral colours that won’t go out of style as this means the room can continue to be used for different purposes without having to be redone. Add things like a Live Edge Shelf for a rustic feel and add on your favourite books or photos. 

 

These are just a few top tips that should help you to give your spare room purpose. It’s a great way to ensure it doesn’t end up being a dumping ground for items from all over the house and that you can really make the most of the space on offer. Do you have a spare room in your house? What are some top tips you have for making it functional? Let us know in the comments below, we’d love to hear from you!