Bye Bye Bedrooms

Have you been thinking of giving one of your bedrooms a new function? Well, you’re not alone. Nearly 9 million homes in the UK have transformed a bedroom into offices, gyms, cinemas and more.

Here are the stats:

• 1.3 million gyms
• 984,000 home bars
• 900,000 entertainment rooms
• 688,800 dedicated classrooms

Over the past 2 years, as a country, we have learnt to adapt and the same goes for our homes, although life is returning to “normal” we are actually enjoying our new spaces as we continue to work, learn and entertain at home.

Repurposing rooms into workspaces hasn’t always been a homeowner's first choice, many people have had to compromise on their space leaving them less than happy with the space they have left. We have some creative and quirky ideas of how you can transform an unused bedroom into a fun and functional space.

Walk-in Wardrobe

Transforming a room into a closet/makeup room is most girls' dream. A walk-in wardrobe means that you no longer have clothes lying around and you have a space to get ready each morning. By using clever storage products you can set out your clothes, shoes and accessories creating the perfect dressing room.

Man Cave

Whether you’re into gaming, music or relaxing of an evening a man cave can have it all. Arcade games, jukeboxes and projectors have become extremely popular allowing you to transform a room into a space that will envy your friends and family.

Pet Sanctuary

You could opt to share your spare room with your favourite pet, from beds to toys you can buy everything online to create the perfect sanctuary for you and your pet. You could install a TV that plays programs or music specifically for animals and we’ve even found some pet-themed wallpaper to give the room that finishing touch.

Reading Room

When was the last time you read a few pages from your favourite book? Finding a great spot to read can be just as difficult as finding the time to do so but with a room dedicated to reading in your home all you’ll have to do is walk upstairs.

Indoor Garden

Bring the great outdoors inside with lemon trees, herb gardens and vegetable planters for all-year-round produce. From food to flowers gardening is a fun hobby that you can get into even if you don’t have any outdoor space. An indoor garden has so much potential, all you have to do is decide what you’d like to grow and give it a go!

Rent-a-Room

Ok, so this might be a little out there as far as ideas go but it is possible to earn some extra money by renting out your guest room through portals such as Airbnb. This idea obviously requires some serious research but if you can make it work simply furnish the room with essentials like towels, toiletries and of course your home’s Wi-Fi password.

If you are considering waving goodbye to a bedroom then we hope we have given you some alternative ideas for how to use that extra room. If you’re looking to sell your property and would like some advice on how to get the most for your home call our experienced sales team on 01633 870777.