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Home office Yoga studio
spare room from home so turning your spare room into an spare room as a yoga studio. The key here is
After the pandemic more people are working
If you are a yoga fan consider using your
Uses for a
office will mean you have an area to focus in
to remove all clutter from the room so it is a
with no distractions.
calming space. Make sure there is enough room
to practice and store your mat, yoga blocks and
This could also function as a space for children
and teenagers to study or do their homework meditation cushion.
and school projects. All you need to get started Don’t forget about the finishing touches like
is a desk and chair and you could also put some painting the walls a calm colour, adding incense
prints on the walls to brighten up the room. or a diffuser for a relaxing aroma, a mirror to
check your form, a speaker for calming music
Spare rooms can often become an unused space or a dumping ground and mood lighting in the form of a salt lamp or
for clutter you don’t know what to do with, but they have lots of potential dimmable light bulb.
to be a functional space for hosting guests, relaxing or doing hobbies in.

f you’ve recently moved to a new home with Guest room
more space, your children have recently By using subtle styling techniques and being
Imoved out or you have an empty attic or smart with guest beds, the spare bedroom
garage, you may be wondering what you can can be transformed from a cluttered space to
do with the excess space. With a bit of creativity an inviting room where guests want to come
and careful planning, you can turn it into a and stay.
functional room you want to spend time in.
Guest rooms are usually clutter-free compared
to the main bedrooms in the house and that’s
one thing that makes them stand out. Add
some storage solutions to the space in the form
of ottomans which add character and comfort Gym
but they are also ideal for storing unwanted You don’t need a lot of space or a lot of
clutter or guest favourites such as magazines equipment to build a home gym that works
and blankets. for you. Either put a mat down on the floor or
invest in foam tiles to protect your joints while
Nesting tables provide plenty of space for you exercise. Dressing room
drinks, bedside books and accent lighting, and If you’ve always dreamed of having your own
can be tucked within one another to save space If you’re working with a small room, consider walk-in wardrobe you could consider turning
when not in use. versatile equipment like dumbbells, a skipping your spare room into a dressing room. This
rope and resistance bands which are easy to means your bedroom can become more of a
If you want your guest room to be versatile, store and can be used for a variety of workouts. tranquil space as you won’t need to store your
invest in a bed that has storage underneath so If you have more space you can add a treadmill, clothes there.
you have a place for spare bedding, seasonal rowing machine, stairmaster and cross-trainer.
duvets and clothes and throws which can All you need to get started is a dressing table
be tucked away until needed – and your next It’s also worth having a cleaning spray or wipes and some stylish storage such as a clothes rail,
guests will never know! on hand to wipe down your equipment after use. a wardrobe and a shoe rack.

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