Spare room ideas

Creative ideas to get the most from your extra rooms.

A mediterranean theme bedroom with a grey bed, white bedding, and all natural finish furniture.

What to do with a spare room?

Whether they're practical or fun, we've pulled together 6 popular ideas to make your spare room a more functional space.

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1. Guest bedroom

With the addition of a bed, sofa bed, or futon, you can turn a spare room into a bedroom for overnight guests. If you want a space-saving guest bed, folding beds or day beds are ideal choices. Keep a basket of towels at the end of the bed or some extra blankets if they get cold.

Velvet green desk chair by blue and gold desk.

2. Home office

Turning a spare room into an office space is a great idea, especially if you need a quiet place to work. All you need is an office desk, a chair and a filing cabinet or set of drawers for sorting out your paperwork and clutter.

Argos Home Hallingford 3 drawer dressing table in grey.

3. Dressing room

With the help of shoe racks, shelving units and hanging rails, a spare room can be transformed into a walk-in wardrobe. In this space, you can organise your outfits and get ready in front of a full-length mirror.

4. Playroom

A spare room can be easily converted into a play space for kids. Decorate it with kid-sized furniture, stuffed animals and shelves of picture books. Get them involved in the decorating too - it'll make the space feel more like their own.

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5. Gaming room

If you love video games, then you might want to set up a dedicated gaming area in your spare room. Kit it out with a purpose-built gaming desk, a comfy gaming chair and some cubby storage for your games and tech gear.

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6. Craft room

Have a hobby? Then why not use this space creatively. Try to incorporate a mix of different storage boxes and baskets, so you can keep all your craft tools and supplies organised and ready for when you need them.

Room to snooze

Secret beds make hosting overnight guests a breeze. Store extra bedding within easy reach - just don't forget the obligatory morning cuppa!

A Jay-Be crown premier folding bed with deep sprung mattress.

Foldable guest beds

Turn your extra room into an easy yet cosy haven for your guests. Opt for a lightweight, portable, and foldable bed to tuck away easily when not in need.

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Sofa beds

Make room to stretch with a sofa bed. Pick between your choice of styles to match your décor, and subtly solve any sleeping and seating arrangements.

A Habitat kid's grey stars print chair bed placed on a rug in a kid's room.

Chair beds

Foldable and fabulous, these comfy little numbers can work in any room. Use it as a gaming chair, an extra seat around the TV or conveniently flip out as an emergency bed for an overnight guest.

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Extra bedding

Create a sleep sanctuary for your visitors by stocking up on all things bedding. From pillows and sheets, to mattress toppers and cocoon-able duvets.

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Space saving ideas

GFW Verona window faux leather seat in brown.

Hideaway hacks

Not sure whether a spare room or home office is the best use of space? Be clever with your interior and pick multi-functional pieces such as stacking storage, nest of tables or ottomans, to optimise practicality, storage and style.

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Off the hook

Use overdoor or wall hooks to create a handy storage spot. Great for hanging coats, or towels in the bathroom. You can even get creative and hang baskets for storing bits and bobs or perhaps some planters to add some freshness.