The Spare Room is your Oyster, says Leading Housebuilder
Recent lockdown measures have shone a light on the endless possibilities that a spare room can provide. From classrooms and offices to play rooms and gyms, the additional room adds an entirely new dimension to the home.
Leading housebuilder, Barratt and David Wilson Homes has compiled some inspiration tips to help homeowners and new buyers in Buckinghamshire get creative with their spare room, supporting the ‘new normal’ everyone is experiencing.
Karly Williams, Sales Director for Barratt and David Wilson Homes North Thames, said: “So many of our homes now have a ‘spare room’ but how to utilise it is completely up to you. The possibilities are endless and can give your life a whole new perspective. Whether it’s more productivity whilst working from home or discovering a new hobby that takes over your life, the benefits of having a spare room are vast.”
The inspirational tips include:
- Pick what’s right
As many of us continue to spend much more time at home, whether it’s for work, childcare, etc, it’s important to remember people’s priorities change throughout life. For first time buyers, that spare room might make the ideal guest bedroom or prospective nursery. For young families, a play room can provide some much needed respite from energetic children.
Those who are looking to downsize as they retire could benefit more so from a room dedicated to their favourite hobby. Identifying what is important to you at your current stage in life, will help you pick the right ‘spare room’ for you. Remember, this space is versatile and what was once an office can soon become a play room and vice versa.
- Utilise space
Typically the ‘spare’ room is spare for a reason. Usually smaller than the bedrooms and less functional than the kitchen, the key to optimising a spare room is clever use of space. Think what items and furniture are necessary for your spare room and stick to it. An office is likely to need a desk, chair, computer, filing cabinet and maybe a printer. However, if you begin to store other items in here, your new office could soon become a walk-in wardrobe. Although this is another great use of the room, trying to mix both of them will inevitably miss the point of the room.
- Be experimental
Barratt and David Wilson Homes has seen a whole spectrum of weird and wonderful spare rooms that beautifully represent their homeowners. It’s okay to experiment with new ideas. Dedicating an entire room to a dearly-loved family pet might sound like madness to one yet adorable to another.
The same applies to creating a ‘gaming lounge’ full of high-tech equipment and a giant television. A ‘spare’ room is rarely the focal point when showing friends and families around the home. If you want to try out some vibrant wallpaper or fall in love with some outlandish furniture not suitable for the living room, the spare room is your canvas.
Overall, the spare room provides the core essence of a home: Freedom. By thinking outside of the box your spare room might just become your favourite room in the house. It is easy to get wrapped up into creating a visually stunning aesthetic around your home and overlook just why you bought it. The spare room offers the perfect starting point in creating a home that truly reflects you.
Barratt and David Wilson Homes is currently building properties at St Rumbold’s Fields in Buckingham and Kingsbrook in Aylesbury.
For more information or to book an appointment visit www.barratthomes.co.uk or www.dwh.co.uk. Alternatively, you can call 0333 355 8500 or 0333 355 8501.