Make The Most Of Your Space With A Multipurpose Room

Today’s home needs all the functionality modern design can offer. Children of all ages need space of their own, almost everyone can benefit from a home office, and extra sleeping space is always welcome. This is where a multipurpose room can spruce up your floor plan.

Reclaiming an unused dining room or repurposing a spare bedroom can give you usable space to complete tasks, work on hobbies, and finish homework in comfort. 

Here are a few suggestions to get you started.

Office Space

Whether you work from home or are in a hybrid of in-person and virtual, an effective workspace or home office is more important now than ever. Spending eight hours of your work day unorganized in an inconvenient area can lead to mistakes and unneeded stress. Adding something as simple as a portable laptop desk to your daily routine can make typing a breeze. These handy gadgets fold flat and can be stored under the bed or couch when not in use.

Most significant for small living spaces is a designated home office where you can accomplish your work goals and easily tuck all your tools and equipment away when the work day is finished.

If you prefer installing a desk into a small closet or working on the coffee table or couch while working, it all boils down to having enough lighting and storage options for your setup. For those who work primarily on a computer, a protective sleeve and large bag might be all you need to store your laptop at the end of your workday. The couch can be a great home office spot to spend the work day. If you work with hard copies or need to save documents, you may need a bookcase and workspace organizers. In this case, a closet office is a way to go.

Playroom

The genius of a multipurpose is that you have a place to work during the day, and the kids have a place to play at the end of the day. Storing toys for younger children or video game equipment for older kids is the key. An ottoman that doubles as storage are an excellent solution for stuffed animals and toy trucks. A tv stand with drawers and shelves will easily hold a gaming console, controllers, and games.

Instead of bulky chairs, consider padded stools that are easily moved around the room and stored away against the wall when friends and family are not using them. A set of end tables with drawers is an ideal space for coloring or craft supplies. 

Bonus Room

If you are lucky enough to have a bonus room, then creating a multipurpose room is a whole lot easier. Here you can add shelving to store not only everyday necessities, work, and decorative items, or boxes and baskets to hide away just about anything.

A bonus room is also a space that can add an extra sleeping area. Some options include a sofa bed, a blow-up mattress that deflates and can be stored in a linen closet, or even a comfy futon. Blackout curtains are an excellent addition to the area if the bonus room is open to other areas of the home.

Add space for instruments if you have musicians in the family. For book lovers, an oversized chair and fuzzy blanket are a must. A thick plush rug and a few throw pillows will be a favorite spot to stretch out and binge-watch shows on your streaming channel of choice or catch up on Saturday morning cartoons. Some brands offer machine washable rugs that make cleaning up spills or grimy patches a breeze.

Game Room/Gym

Keep boredom at bay during the cold winter months or on rainy days by making a multipurpose game room. Depending on the size and your budget, you can include:

• Pool Table
• Foose Ball Table
• Pin Ball Machine
• Old School Video Arcade Game
• Game Table – For card and board games

Your multipurpose room can entertain your mind and be a workout spot for the muscles. Build up your stamina with any of these options:

• Weight Bench
• Treadmill
• Rowing Machine
• Elliptical Machine
• Exercise Bike

A multipurpose room, be it a bonus room or home office, is one more way to make the most of the room or an underused area in your home. We hope these ideas inspire you to create your own space. 

Cleveland Bricks can help you find your next home in the city or the surrounding suburbs. Connect with us when you are looking for a multipurpose room in a rental property or a home for sale. Visit www.clevelandbricks.com to view our available properties today!