Friday, February 18, 2005
Make Your Bonus Room an Extension of Yourself
One of the most versatile spaces in your home is the bonus room. A well-planned bonus room can serve just about any purpose that you can think up. Bonus rooms come in a variety of sizes and locations in the home. Let's look at some ways you can maximize the use of space in your bonus room as well as some ideas to model yours after.
The bonus room is exactly that: an extra room in your home that’s purpose is undesignated and therefore can become anything you want it to be. Some home owners use it as an extra living room or den, a room for their favorite hobby, even a studio for a side business. And that's not all. One of the favorite uses of a bonus room is to give the kids somewhere in the house to call their own, giving you peace and quiet in other areas.
The location of your bonus room plays some part in determining what you can do with it. Obviously, a bonus room on a lower floor with access to the outside lends itself to hobbies where two environments are beneficial (such as a clay studio, where you would need to bring your creations outside to dry). A bonus room on an upper floor is perfect for a library, a computer room, or a kid’s playroom.
Invest in some quality furniture for your bonus room. This will make a real difference in the atmosphere. A large-smooth table with good lighting will fit the bill. Also, you will need some sort of storage system in this room. Free standing closets, storage bins, or trunks make excellent choices.
The bonus room is exactly that: an extra room in your home that’s purpose is undesignated and therefore can become anything you want it to be. Some home owners use it as an extra living room or den, a room for their favorite hobby, even a studio for a side business. And that's not all. One of the favorite uses of a bonus room is to give the kids somewhere in the house to call their own, giving you peace and quiet in other areas.
The location of your bonus room plays some part in determining what you can do with it. Obviously, a bonus room on a lower floor with access to the outside lends itself to hobbies where two environments are beneficial (such as a clay studio, where you would need to bring your creations outside to dry). A bonus room on an upper floor is perfect for a library, a computer room, or a kid’s playroom.
Invest in some quality furniture for your bonus room. This will make a real difference in the atmosphere. A large-smooth table with good lighting will fit the bill. Also, you will need some sort of storage system in this room. Free standing closets, storage bins, or trunks make excellent choices.
