Turn Your Rarely Used Space into a

Multi-Purpose Room

Presented by Wendy AlbeeNKBA, NWSID, Master Builders, Remodeler Council, CGP

“Reclaim Space”

Maximize the space you do have and use it all year round

Think about……

Who?How?When? What are our needs? Guests? Office? Kids? Storage?

Functionality?

Tip #1

Plan Ahead

Write down the answers to the questions Prioritize List specific items:

How much storage? What are we storing? How often do I need access?, etc.

Tip #2

Start with a Blank Slate Write down the room measurements on a

blank piece of paper Measure items that need to be in the space Plan out various floor arrangement options

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Floor Plan of Multi-Purpose Space:Media room, bar & entertaining, guest room,

storage

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Before Remodel – Small area for storage, seating a problem in front of fireplace…..

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Before Remodel – Small, ‘unfriendly’ bar area, dark paneled walls

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Before Remodel – Storage was difficult to access

Tip #3

Create Zones If the space allows, create separate zones for

each function If space is limited, zones may overlap

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Create Zones:Media room, bar & entertaining, guest room,

storage

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After Remodel

Media zone has comfortable seating, built-in TV cabinet, refaced fireplace, and beautiful finishes.

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After Remodel

Entertainment bar has comfortable seating, wine rack, fridge, sink, microwave, ample lighting & storage, and complementary finishes.

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After Remodel

Built-in storage area includes room for movies & games, display shelves for books, a place for guest items, and a kitchen pantry.

These red swivel chairs can face the fireplace or turn & be part of the game table grouping

Swivel chairs can turn to be part of several ‘zones’

Tip #4

Use Multi-Functional Furniture

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Sofa is also a comfortable bed for grand kids and guests.

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Here’s an interesting hideaway bed that transforms into a desk

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Everyone is familiar with a Murphy Bed

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Ottoman that turns into single bed

Platform bed with storage drawers

My OfficeDay bed can double as a sofa and some have storage below

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Large ottoman is a coffee table, seating, and storage

Small ottoman is a seat, place for storage, & a table when top is turned over

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Dining table flips over to become a poker table

Make your formal dining room into a multi-purpose room

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Dining table opens to intricate game table

Look online for unique solutions:

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Bunk bed with desk below

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And you can get amazingly creative!

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Portable items also work well in a multi-functional space

Tip #5

Hide What You CanAnd Get Creative

Window seat that doubles as a bed

Window seat with pullout bed drawer

Computer armoires look great and it’s easy to hide your mess. Just open the doors and you’re back where you left off.

Console table is also a file cabinet

File cabinet serves as bedside table

Artistic

Room Dividers

Holds photos

Extra long

Tip #6

Use Built-ins to Save Space

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Built-in cabinetry helps unify the space and adds much needed storage using minimal space

My OfficeBuilt-in workspaces can work wonders in

home offices

Home Office & Guest Room

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Wall of built-ins help create zones

Tip #7

Create balance

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sides of the same room using area rugs, built-ins & swivel chair

A family room with two functions

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Swivel chair can become part of

fireplace seating area as well

#8

Make It Personal

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Built-in window seats are great for storing client samples

Love the chandelier!

Unique Elements

Structural post gets a mosaic glass design

Storage Cabinet & Unique Molding

Pine cabinet gets a makeover and check out the one-of-a-kind crown molding

Wrought Iron Railing

Custom railing is artwork

Think about……

Who?How?When? What are our needs? Guests? Office? Kids? Storage?

Functionality?

Tips

1. Plan ahead2. Start with a Blank Slate3. Create zones4. Use multi-functional

furniture5. Hide what you can & get

creative6. Use built-ins to save space7. Create balance8. Make it personal

Thank you!

Q & A