How To Repurpose A Spare Room

Being left with an extra room at home is a luxury. However, spare rooms come with so many possibilities that it may be hard to decide what to use it for. Understandably, many homeowners struggle with how to repurpose a spare room.

One of the most common ways to repurpose a spare room is to turn it into a bedroom for guests. People who work from home can benefit from using their spare room as a home office. Otherwise, you can turn your spare room into an indoor garden, nursery, study, playroom, home theater, or storage space. 

You can even use your imagination and create a fun bar at home. Follow along as we explore how to repurpose a spare room. 

What To Do With A Spare Room

1. Turn It Into A Spare Bedroom

You can repurpose nearly any room in your home into a bedroom. As long as you can fit a bed, you can easily repurpose a spare room to accommodate guests. This low-effort transformation doesn’t cost much money if you spend it wisely. 

For example, you can find a cheap dresser and nightstand on Facebook Marketplace. That said, it’s worth buying a new bed as you can’t always find a trustworthy source for a used bed. 

Keep the room simple to avoid spending a small fortune. You can always rearrange things in the future if you have a child and need an extra room. 

2. Create An Office

Working from home has become quite common, and it’s made homeowners rethink their spare rooms. However, you must consider a few things before you pick a room to use as a home office. For example, it’s worth thinking about how much nearby foot traffic would interrupt your work. 

The room may not work well as a home office if there is a lot of noise pollution. However, this shouldn’t be a problem if the spare room isn’t near busy areas, like the family room or kitchen. Fill your home office with practical supplies and things that help you stay on track.

Be careful when you decorate your home office to avoid cluttering it, as that may distract you. You can avoid this problem if you take a minimalist approach to decorating. 

3. Use It As A Gym

You can save money on a gym membership if you use your spare room as a gym. This is a great option, as you don’t need to spend a fortune on furniture. All you need is some simple exercise equipment, such as weights and resistance bands.

You can work your way up to a treadmill and stationary bike if you want to prioritize cardio. The cheapest way to set up a home gym is to check out Facebook Marketplace and thrift stores. That way, you can find second-hand weights and gym equipment at a discounted price. 

4. Enjoy Some Extra Storage

Countless homeowners struggle to find enough storage without spending extra money on a storage unit. Luckily, that’s unnecessary if you have a spare room at home. You don’t have to do much to repurpose a room to use for extra storage. 

However, it’s worth investing in shelves and containers to organize your belongings. Shelves are particularly useful, as vertical storage can help make the most of the space. 

5. Nurture Your Indoor Plants

The room in which you keep your indoor plants makes all the difference in how well they thrive. For example, they may not do well in rooms full of other items and furniture. That’s because it’s hard to adequately care for indoor plants in cluttered rooms that limit accessibility. 

However, it doesn’t take much work to repurpose a spare room and use it as a makeshift plant nursery. First, you must buy soil, planters, nutrients, and grow lights to ensure your plants grow well. Next, it’s worth setting up shelves to stagger your plants. 

You can even set up mirrors to maximize natural light if you have windows in your spare room. Carefully research your houseplants to ensure the room accommodates your plants as best as possible. 

6. Extend Your Closet

Closet space is hard to come by, especially in a small home occupied by several people. For example, you may have to share closet space with your partner or roommate. Luckily, that isn’t a problem if you have a spare unused room in your home. 

Simply buy some shelves and bins to store your extra clothes. You can find simple garment racks to hang clothes in your spare room as well. Couples can split the room to accommodate both wardrobes. 

7. Accommodate A Nursery

Newborns have very specific nursery requirements. Luckily, a spare room is a blank slate in which you can create a great nursery with a little creativity. Baby nurseries don’t need to be huge, so a small room will be fine. 

All you need is a changing table, crib, and monitor to turn the room into a nursery. It’s also worth setting up a few chairs so you can spend time beside the crib. Once your baby requires a bigger room, you can move them to another room and repurpose the nursery. 

8. Build A Bar

Have you ever dreamt of having a bar at home? Well, you are already halfway there if you have a spare room at home. All it takes is some creativity and bottles of booze to repurpose a spare room into a bar. 

Today, you can find elaborate bar cabinets that have outlets and other features to serve multiple purposes. That makes it easy to plug in speakers to play music and entertain yourself and your guests. It’s also worth setting up a TV to watch your favorite shows or the big game with your friends. 

9. Make A Playroom For Your Kids

Do you struggle with finding your kids’ toys all over the house? If so, you can avoid this problem if you dedicate your spare room to your kids’ toys. Every child needs a space where they can freely play and get creative. 

The best part is that you don’t have to drastically redesign the room to repurpose it as a playroom. All you need is some comfortable chairs, shelves, and storage bins for your child’s toys. You can even set up art stations to let your children tap into their creative sides. 

10. Create A Reading Nook

It’s hard for many homeowners to find a quiet place to unwind at night, especially if they have a large family. However, you can fix this problem if you repurpose your spare room to use it as a reading nook. This is an easy transition, as you don’t need to spend a fortune on supplies and furniture.

You can create a great reading nook with a few chairs, lamps, and bookshelves. Get creative with the lighting and furniture layout to create a warm atmosphere. You can eventually decorate it with cozy artwork and items that add immersion. 

11. Set Up A Home Theater

Home theaters used to be unattainable unless you were a celebrity. Now, you can easily turn almost any room into a home theater with a projector. Budget-minded home theaters typically include seats, a projector, a screen, and speakers. 

Many modern projectors connect to smartphones via Bluetooth technology. That makes it easier than ever to watch any movie or show you want. Keep in mind that you must scale the size of the screen based on the size of your room. 

Your home theater can also double as a video game room. An elaborate home theater costs at least $2,000 to set up, but you can spend under $1,000 if you keep it simple. 

Summing It Up

You can easily repurpose a spare room as a nursery, indoor garden, home office, or home theater. Some homeowners use spare rooms to extend their closets and add storage space. Otherwise, a spare room can easily become a home gym if you buy some weights, resistance bands, and mats. 

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