If your spare bedroom is just collecting dust, why not repurpose it into a space you’ll actually use? Whether you need space to pursue your artistic passions or get some workouts in, there are plenty of great uses for spare square footage.
Swipe through to get ideas for how you can transform an unused bedroom into something useful.
Even if you’ve had to go back into the office full- or part-time post-pandemic, a home office is still a great use for a spare room. Having a dedicated space for getting work done leads to more productivity than trying to get something important done on the dining room table.
Create a home gym or workout room. Add a stationary bike and some weights, along with a TV to while away the time as you get fit in your home space. You can make this your yoga space, too, if that’s your jam. Play yoga videos on your TV and follow along.
If you’re into arts and crafts, how about creating a well-outfitted room for your hobby? Create tidy spaces for your sewing machine, your crafting paper, your pottery clay or your watercolors and brushes. A dedicated, well-organized space may just boost your creativity.
Musicians may appreciate a music room—a space dedicated specifically to their craft. Add soundproofing to the walls, lock yourself in with all your instruments and bang out tunes to your heart’s delight.
Do your kids find it hard to get homework done because they get distracted by the fun stuff in their rooms? Or maybe they sit at the kitchen table, but also get distracted by what’s going on in other parts of the house? Give them a dedicated homework room, fully outfitted with all the tools they need to get their work done quickly and effectively.
Calling all Insta influencers! Set up a studio in your spare room and take your photos and videos to the next level. Organize your equipment once and for all, set up your lights and backdrops, and be sure to include a desk for your computer.
Create a home theater in your spare room. Splurge on a big-screen TV or a projection system. Build simple risers and add some comfy couches or chairs and voila! You can also paint the walls black and add blackout curtains to complete the cinema effect.