Six Ideas for Your Home’s Bonus Room

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Many of the homes we build at Hanson Builders contain one or more bonus rooms. These rooms are often located above the garage or in the basement and have no strict purpose. The homeowner can use them for whatever they choose, and we love seeing what our clients come up with for these versatile spaces! But if you need some inspiration for your own extra space, look no further! We’ve compiled a list of some of our favorite bonus room ideas below.

Extra Living Room

Turning your bonus room into another living room is simple, easy, and practical. These rooms are often just the right size for a couch, TV, and a few shelves. Having a second living room is convenient if you have a large family or if you just like to have an option for a more secluded space. Or if you don’t want to have the TV in the main living room, where sound can overlap with the rest of the house, a bonus room may be the perfect place to put it. Family members can enjoy shows and movies in a private room away from the bustle of the kitchen and the rest of the home.

Library

If you or someone in your family loves to read, what better way to utilize a bonus room than by converting it into your own private library? Bonus rooms may be small, but they have plenty of space for bookshelves. You could even build floor-to-ceiling shelves if you have an especially large collection of books. And, of course, what is a private library without comfortable seating? Depending on the size and layout of the room, you could include a chair, bench, or even a couch to curl up on while you spend long hours reading.

Playroom

Do you have young kids? If so, why not give them a dedicated room to play and have fun in? A bonus room is perfectly sized for small kids to play games, read books, or work on crafts. You could place a small table in the center of the room for them to lay out their board games, put together puzzles, and set up their toys. Then you could place short storage shelves and bins around the walls to keep all their favorite things in. A playroom helps keep clutter out of the rest of your home and gives your kids a place to let their imaginations run wild.

Game Room

A game room can be used for all sorts of fun activities. A popular idea is to include a foosball, pool, or ping pong table as the centerpiece, or even one of each, depending on the size of the room. If you prefer board games, you could add a large table with plenty of seating around it for game nights with friends and family. Or maybe someone in your family would love to have a dedicated space to play video games? A bonus room can be used for any of these things.

Home Office

With so many people working from home now, a home office is more important than ever. We build many homes with a dedicated office on the main floor, but if you have more than one working professional in your household, a bonus room may be just the solution you need to give everyone their own private working space. You could add a large desk and shelves for a dedicated office, or you could create a hybrid space with a smaller desk that folds down out of a cabinet.

Home Gym

Why drive to the gym when you can work out in your own home? Lay down some rubber flooring, hang a few full-length mirrors, and you have your own personal fitness center! Depending on the size of the room, you can add a treadmill, elliptical machine, free weights, and anything else that helps you exercise.

Build Your Bonus Room with Hanson Builders

When you build a custom home with our team, you can design every room to be just the way you want it. So, whether you have specific ideas for your bonus room or you’d like to keep your options open for the future, Hanson Builders is here to help.