Whether you are thinking of expanding your family, creating a meditation zone, or even a home office, the luxury of a spare room is a task that can seem daunting at first. Be it a small guest room or storage room, it may be sitting there empty so we are here to help you transform it into a functional space that is full of potential. If you have been blessed with a spare room but no idea what to do with one, let us help you out. Here we share some tips, tricks and advice to get you inspired and help you utilise your unused room! Bar/Lounge
Although it may not apply to everyone - such as those living in apartments, but if you have a downstairs room, a garage, or even an annex, you could transform it into a cocktail bar/lounge area for entertaining guests. Make it intimate with mood lighting or add furniture that breathes life into the room and creates a unique and inviting atmosphere that your friends will love to hang out in. It could be as simple as creating a countertop, adding some optics, some high chairs, and here you have your own little bar area. Home Office
If your room is on the smaller side and you´re not a fan of working from the dining room table or bedroom, create your own dedicated home office space. Regardless of size, most small spaces will fit a desk and chair but it is important to make use of vertical space and install shelving for books and important documents to keep the floor space clear. Neutral tones would work best here as you don't want something too relaxing in which you wouldn't get any work done, but if you go too cold then the room is uninviting. Study Area
Just like a home office, all you would really need is enough room for a desk and chair and, again, vertical space here is important for your books and study supplies. You could maybe add an armchair for some extra comfort if you need to read as we all know reading at a desk can be uncomfortable and in the end, counterproductive. A room like this would be perfect if you have kids as this study room can be used for a dedicated homework space. You can even schedule times if you have more than one child needing to use the room or, if space allows, you can add more than one desk. Guest Room
The most common way people utilize a space room is by having a space for guests. This is great if you live far from family and they may want to visit, or you have invited friends over and you want to make sure they have a place to stay. Maybe you plan to expand your family some day and want to keep the room as a bedroom, then a guest room may be the way to go. Guest rooms are a great way to experiment with colour schemes and design ideas that you may be too afraid of using in your own room or living areas. Be brave, get creative! Guest/Study Hybrid
Another option allows you to have both a study room and guest space. If space permits, you can add the desk and chair as normal for the study area and use the vertical space for any accessories, from here, add a daybed or sofa bed that can be instantly transformed and used should the situation arise in which a guest or family member needs to stay over. Lots of sofa bed options these days provide the necessary comfort and make sure not to compromise on style. The choice of correct furniture here means you can make the most of the room, utilize the space and by keeping the floor free and using wall space, you ensure the room does not feel cramped.