Is there a room in your home no longer being used? It might be a spare bedroom or nursery you no longer need. There’s nothing wrong with leaving the space empty. It can also be a handy place to store seldom-used items. A better idea is to turn the room into a useable space. But, before you have your heart set on a dedicated craft or mixed media room, there are few aspects you want to consider.
Why Repurpose an Unused Room?
Having more storage space is always a bonus. It can seem like you never have enough closet space for all of your stuff. Unfortunately, it also makes it easy to accumulate more stuff, and a bedroom turned storage room doesn’t add any value to your home.
Repurposing an unused room comes with two benefits. You get an extra room for activities, and it can also up the home’s resale value.
Evaluate the Space
It’s okay to get excited over repurposing a room, but don’t get ahead of yourself. Before you make any plans, take a look at the space.
Take some measurements to get the room’s dimensions. You don’t want to plan on installing a big screen TV if you only have the space for a smaller model. It’s also a good idea to figure out how much natural light comes in. Spaces with plenty of windows aren’t ideal if you want to turn the room into a dedicated movie area but are great for crafts or reading.
You also want to think about the room’s location. If the space is built as a dedicated nursery, it may have a door connecting to the master bedroom. Do you want to have a home theater room adjacent to your bedroom or would you prefer a quieter space?
Ideas for Unused Rooms
So, what can you do with your unused room that also increases the home’s value? You have plenty of options.
A home office is something almost anyone can use, even people not working remotely. They can use the space to pay bills, schedule appointments, and shop online. It also doesn’t matter if the room is attached to the bedroom. Crafting rooms and libraries are other ideas that go over well with potential home buyers.
What about turning the room into a space for kids to study and play? A desk or table and some chairs will give kids a quiet place to get their homework done. Adding some shelving and storage boxes gives kids space to play and store their toys out of the way.
Since most unused rooms come with some closet space, it can be a great place to store baby items you don’t use daily.
Decorating the Repurposed Space
You want to enjoy the repurposed space and add value to the property, so keep the decorating simple.
Go far neutral colors on the walls and carpeting. With hard flooring, you can get creative with the rugs. Adding pictures and other prints to the wall will show off your style, and you don’t have to repaint when it’s time to sell the house.
Window treatments add style and help tie the room together.
Enjoy Your Newly Repurposed Room
Repurposing a room is fun, and it can make your house feel new. Suddenly, you have a new space designed with your favorite activities in mind. Don’t forget to look at the space before you start moving furniture in.
