turn your rarely used space into a multi purpose room
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Turn Your Rarely Used Space into a
Multi-Purpose Room
Presented by Wendy AlbeeNKBA, NWSID, Master Builders, Remodeler Council, CGP
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“Reclaim Space”
Maximize the space you do have and use it all year round
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Think about……
Who?How?When? What are our needs? Guests? Office? Kids? Storage?
Functionality?
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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.
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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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My Office
Floor Plan of Multi-Purpose Space:Media room, bar & entertaining, guest room,
storage
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My Office
Before Remodel – Small area for storage, seating a problem in front of fireplace…..
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My Office
Before Remodel – Small, ‘unfriendly’ bar area, dark paneled walls
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My Office
Before Remodel – Storage was difficult to access
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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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My Office
Create Zones:Media room, bar & entertaining, guest room,
storage
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My Office
After Remodel
Media zone has comfortable seating, built-in TV cabinet, refaced fireplace, and beautiful finishes.
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My Office
After Remodel
Entertainment bar has comfortable seating, wine rack, fridge, sink, microwave, ample lighting & storage, and complementary finishes.
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My Office
After Remodel
Built-in storage area includes room for movies & games, display shelves for books, a place for guest items, and a kitchen pantry.
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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’
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Tip #4
Use Multi-Functional Furniture
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My Office
Sofa is also a comfortable bed for grand kids and guests.
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My Office
Here’s an interesting hideaway bed that transforms into a desk
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My Office
Everyone is familiar with a Murphy Bed
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My Office
Ottoman that turns into single bed
Platform bed with storage drawers
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My OfficeDay bed can double as a sofa and some have storage below
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My Office
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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My Office
Dining table flips over to become a poker table
Make your formal dining room into a multi-purpose room
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My Office
Dining table opens to intricate game table
Look online for unique solutions:
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My Office
Bunk bed with desk below
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My Office
And you can get amazingly creative!
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My Office
Portable items also work well in a multi-functional space
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Tip #5
Hide What You CanAnd Get Creative
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Window seat that doubles as a bed
Window seat with pullout bed drawer
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Computer armoires look great and it’s easy to hide your mess. Just open the doors and you’re back where you left off.
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Console table is also a file cabinet
File cabinet serves as bedside table
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Artistic
Room Dividers
Holds photos
Extra long
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Tip #6
Use Built-ins to Save Space
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My Office
Built-in cabinetry helps unify the space and adds much needed storage using minimal space
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My OfficeBuilt-in workspaces can work wonders in
home offices
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Home Office & Guest Room
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My Office
Wall of built-ins help create zones
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Tip #7
Create balance
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My OfficeCreate balance on two
sides of the same room using area rugs, built-ins & swivel chair
A family room with two functions
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My Office
Swivel chair can become part of
fireplace seating area as well
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#8
Make It Personal
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My Office
Built-in window seats are great for storing client samples
Love the chandelier!
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Unique Elements
Structural post gets a mosaic glass design
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Storage Cabinet & Unique Molding
Pine cabinet gets a makeover and check out the one-of-a-kind crown molding
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Wrought Iron Railing
Custom railing is artwork
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Think about……
Who?How?When? What are our needs? Guests? Office? Kids? Storage?
Functionality?
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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
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Thank you!
Q & A
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