{"id":5225,"date":"2022-03-18T21:30:33","date_gmt":"2022-03-18T21:30:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/?p=5225"},"modified":"2023-09-14T13:23:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T13:23:16","slug":"what-to-do-with-a-spare-bedroom","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.storage-mart.com\/blog\/what-to-do-with-a-spare-bedroom","title":{"rendered":"What To Do with a Spare Bedroom"},"content":{"rendered":"

So, you have a spare bedroom, but no ideas on how to effectively use the space. <\/span>Maybe you<\/span> just <\/span><\/span>bought a new house<\/span><\/span><\/a> with an extra room, or you have a child in <\/span>college<\/span> and you want to send the message \u201cdo not move back in!\u201d Whatever the reason for having an extra room in your home might be, we have some <\/span><\/span>spare room ideas<\/span><\/span> to help<\/span> maximize the use of <\/span>the space<\/span> in your home.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Ideas for Spare Bedrooms<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

The obvious solution to <\/span>repurposing a<\/span> spare room is to make it a guest bedroom<\/a> – but what if you don\u2019t want guests to stay with you<\/span>,<\/span> or you\u2019re an <\/span><\/span>empty<\/span>–<\/span>nester<\/span><\/span><\/a> making<\/span> it clear that your child in college can\u2019t move back home after <\/span>graduation?<\/span> There are many <\/span><\/span>fun spare room ideas<\/span><\/span> out there, but we are here to break them down for you – from practical to slightly less practical – ideas for all budgets<\/span>. <\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What To Do <\/span>with<\/span> a Spare Bedroom<\/span><\/span>\u2019s <\/span>Clutter<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you lean on the more practical side of things, we have come up with a list of <\/span>spare room decorating ideas<\/span> that will add value to your home while allowing you to make the most out of your extra space. For all of these ideas, you\u2019ll need to start with an empty room. If you are a new homeowner and this room is already empty, you\u2019re a step ahead! <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But, if this room was originally acting as a second garage for clutter, or it belonged to a child who no longer lives at home, you\u2019ll want an easy solution to holding onto your belongings without taking up valuable space in your home. A great option for this is a self storage unit. Depending on the items you need to store, you can find either a standard or <\/span>climate controlled unit<\/span><\/a> that will keep your items ready for you at any time. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

After you\u2019ve stored all your extra clutter, it\u2019s time to decorate your spare room!<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Turning a Spare Bedroom into a Walk<\/span>–<\/span>in Closet<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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One of the best ways to make sure your guests check in to a <\/span>hotel<\/span>,<\/span> or<\/span> guarantee your child in college <\/span>can\u2019t<\/span> move back in<\/span>,<\/span> is to <\/span><\/span>turn your spare room into a<\/span> closet<\/span>.<\/span><\/span> This idea is perfect for a family member with a shopping problem or the couple <\/span>that<\/span> wants <\/span>separate<\/span> closet space.<\/span> Using display rac<\/span>ks, dressers, and shelves, your extra space can be filled with fashion-forward p<\/span>urpose. Toss in an accent chair and side table, and you\u2019ve got a closet worthy of a Bergdorf<\/span> regular. <\/span>If you need some tips on <\/span><\/span>remodeling a closet<\/span><\/span><\/a>, we have a handy guide to <\/span>doing<\/span> it on a budget.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Turning a Spare Bedroom into an Office<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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With working from home being <\/span>the<\/span> new normal for most,<\/span> <\/span>turning <\/span>a spare<\/span> bedroom into an office<\/span><\/span> is <\/span>a<\/span> practical way to reclaim your space. There are many benefits to having a room dedicated to your home office<\/a> \u2013 from having a space to separate your work life and home life, to having a spot at home where you can be productive, and more! You can splurge and make your home office one that you\u2019ll want to show off to all your coworkers, but it\u2019s also possible to do <\/span><\/span>make a home office on a budget<\/a>.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Turning a Spare Bedroom into a Home Gym<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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It\u2019s<\/span> almost swimsuit<\/span> season, and who <\/span>doesn\u2019t<\/span> love getting to work out in your own personal at-home gym? Making a <\/span><\/span>home gym in your spare bedroom<\/span><\/span> is the least budget friendly <\/span>option<\/span> on this <\/span>short list<\/span>, but if pumping iron is something you or your spouse is passionate about and<\/span> being able to do <\/span>this <\/span>activity <\/span>in the comfort of your own home is important to you, then<\/span> this <\/span>option<\/span> is<\/span> totally worth it<\/span>. There are options to <\/span><\/span>make <\/span>at<\/span>–<\/span>home gyms<\/span> work<\/span> with any budget<\/span><\/span><\/a>, it will just <\/span>depend<\/span> on your workout needs.<\/span><\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Turning a Spare Bedroom into a Man Cave<\/span><\/span><\/h3>\n

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Every husband’s dream is to hear their spouse tell them, \u201cYou can have a man cave,\u201d and your spare room is the perfect chance to let him have his own personal space for all his super manly activities. If your hubby is a big sports fan this could be your chance to turn the <\/span>spare room into a home sports room<\/span><\/a> so he can invite all his friends over for the big games.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

But who says the men get to have all the fun? You could turn this into a She-Shed, Fortress of Solitude, or really any room that fits your need for some alone time! This option is very flexible with any budget and easy to adapt to the personality of anyone in your life that needs a little extra personal space \u2013 especially if that someone is you.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Unique Spare Room Ideas<\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Now if those conventional uses for a spare bedroom are not up your alley, don\u2019t fret!\u00a0You can always go with\u00a0the more unique\u00a0<\/span>ideas for a spare room<\/span>\u00a0that might fit your home aesthetic more, such as:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n