{"id":10685,"date":"2023-09-28T13:48:35","date_gmt":"2023-09-28T20:48:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/?p=10685"},"modified":"2024-01-29T15:37:40","modified_gmt":"2024-01-29T22:37:40","slug":"spare-room-7-ideas-of-what-to-do-with-an-extra-room","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.neighbor.com\/storage-blog\/spare-room-7-ideas-of-what-to-do-with-an-extra-room\/","title":{"rendered":"Spare Room? 7 Ideas Of What To Do With An Extra Room"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Your spare room could be a home office, a guest bedroom, an art studio, or even a rental property that collects cash (instead of dust). Instead, it’s sitting unused. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to recent data, America’s spare bedrooms could be worth up to $174.9 billion<\/a>, with surplus rooms far outweighing the number of bedrooms actively used (by a landslide). Even with $33.6 million in unused rooms in the U.S. alone, it’s always better to have too much<\/strong><\/em> space in your home than not enough.<\/strong><\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, what exactly can you do with that unused space? <\/strong>Help your extra room reach its full potential, and make the most of your home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’re struggling to decide whether to convert the room into something practical (think a home office<\/em>) or something fun (think a home theatre), <\/em>check out this guide for ideas on what to do with your spare room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With the increased popularity of remote work<\/a>, a dedicated home office is a necessity<\/strong> for many people. Turning your bonus room into a secluded home office can provide a comfortable and private workspace<\/strong>. That way, you can achieve optimal productivity is possible, even from the comfort of your own home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you choose to turn your spare room into a home office, take a moment to think about the personal touches you want to add to your unused room. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you need built-in shelving to store books and important files?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do you want to adopt a more minimalist style by tucking away cords and other clutter that would otherwise gather on your desktop?<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Or is a maximalist design oozing with personal touches (trinkets, awards, family photos) more your speed? <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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List your unused space<\/h3>\r\n

People are earning $1,000s per year from their garages and outdoor space.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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You're in control. Approve who rents and the hours of access.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Get paid monthly<\/h3>\r\n

Sit back and collect automatic payments each month.<\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/section>\r\n