analysis: 5 Bonus Room Ideas That Your Whole Family Will Love

1. Home office

Notes:

• If you are someone that works from home or even has a large collection of books, a home office or study may be a great way to use your extra space.
• If you need somewhere that allows you to be productive, it’s a good idea to have a spot designated for this that is isolated from other busy rooms. With the right furniture, it can be a reliable place to take conference calls, focus on your work, or just relax.
• Items to consider for your home office:
  • —   desk lighting [view]
  • —   adjustable desk [view]
  • —   ergonomic chair [view]
  • —   desktop computer [view]
  • —   laptop computer [view]
  • —   high-speed internet [view]
  • —   printer/scanner [view]
  • —   surge protectors [view]
  • —   filing cabinet [view]
  • —   desktop calendar [view]
  • —   wall clock [view]
  • —   houseplants [view]
• QUESTION?
  27 Ways to Create a Stylish Small Home Office

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2. Exercise studio

Notes:

• Many people like to work out at home and when you don’t have a spot to do it, you’ll find that your equipment may end up all over the place. You’ll start tripping on your exercise mats and losing dumbbells all over the place.
• You can start maximizing your bonus room space by adding workout machines, fans, or even a drink cooler to make your exercise routine seamless.
• Some items to add to your gym studio:
  • —   bench press [view]
  • —   ab crunch bench [view]
  • —   weight rack [view]
  • —   elliptical or stair climber [view]
  • —   treadmill [view]
  • —   rowing machine [view]
• Another idea is to use your extra space as a yoga den. You can easily create a zen space by adding ina diffuser for essential oils, your favorite yoga mat, and a speaker to play a relaxing playlist.
• QUESTION?
  The Must-Have Gym Equipment You Need for a Fitness Studio

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     some exercise studio ideas to consider      

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3. Home theater

Notes:

• It’s not as hard as you may think to turn an extra room into a home theater.
• If you’re already thinking about a design for home theater space, you probably know that you can maximize the space you have and make it comfortable for anyone that wants to watch movies or TV in that room.
• What’s needed for a theater-like system:
  • —   theater projector [view]
  • —   theater screen [view]
  • —   surround sound system [view]
  • —   disc player [view]
  • —   streaming system [view]
• Whether you want to go with a luxury option or a more casual feel is up to you, but as long as you’ve got good seating, functional equipment, and even additional cozy elements, people will love spending time in that room.
• QUESTION?
  How to Set Up a Home Theater System With Separate Components

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     some home theater setup ideas to consider      

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4. Gaming room

Notes:

• If you are a gamer or have someone in your family that loves video games, an extra room can easily be used for that purpose. Let’s get started:
  • —   gaming PC [view]
  • —   gaming monitor [view]
  • —   gaming keyboard [view]
  • —   gaming mouse [view]
  • —   gaming headset [view]
• It may be annoying to have someone constantly hogging the TV or family computer, but with a gaming room, that problem disappears.
• You can add in favorite consoles, gaming equipment, or even themed decor, as well as other gaming supplies, depending on what types of games the gamer in your family prefers.
• QUESTION?
  26 Game Room Ideas for the Ultimate Entertaining Space

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     some gaming room ideas to consider      

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5. Crafting space

Notes:

• When looking for the ultimate creative bonus room ideas, you can’t forget those that love to craft. If you like to knit, sew, paint, or any other creative activity, you know that your supplies add up and can end up creating a chaotic mess.
• Some items to help manage your craft room:
  • —   pegboard w/ hooks [view]
  • —   file cabinets [view]
  • —   worktable [view]
  • —   wall hooks [view]
  • —   magnetic wall magnets [view]
  • —   large chalkboard [view]
• A crafting space in your bonus room will give you the chance to organize your supplies and put them all into one area. That way, you can easily find what you’re looking for and get your projects completed.

• HOW TO USE THESE BONUS ROOM IDEAS?

  With all of these bonus room ideas, you’re probably already thinking about what you could use your extra space for. When you’re ready to get started, you can check out our website to get more inspiration and find ideas for home decor and more.

• painting easelscrafting supplieswood working kit

     some crafting room ideas to consider      

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  converting your bonus room into something neat