Repurposing an Underused Room

If you’ve got a larger home, you may have a room that you barely use. One that you once had big ideas for, that is now full of old furniture, clutter and things that you haven’t found a home for yet. Instead of a “messy drawer,” you’ve got a messy room. This room can easily get out of control. When you started using it for storage, you probably told yourself that you could still clear it out or use it if someone came to stay. You could still get to the dining table if you wanted to entertain. Then, suddenly you can’t see the floor there’s that much in there, and you couldn’t use the room even if you wanted to. Seems like you may need to start repurposing that room.

This is a huge waste of space. This room adds value to your home. Yet, you aren’t making the most of it. It’s time to repurpose this room and turn it into something useful. Common options include an office, a dining room, a guest bedroom, a playroom or even a games room. Whatever you decide on, there are a few things you need to do first.

Repurposing an Underused Room

Have a Clear Out

If there’s a lot of clutter in your room, chances are, you don’t need it. You don’t use it at the moment, so what are you saving it for? Have a huge clear out. Start sorting through the room. Divide it into things that need to be thrown away. Perhaps using a service like Same-Day Rubbish Removal to get the job done quickly. Items that you could recycle or upcycle should be donated. Some things are worth selling. and some things you will want to keep. Then, make sure anything that you want to keep has a home in an appropriate room. This is the first thing to do when you need to be repurposing a room.

Clean it Up

Once you clear it out you should clean it up. This is the second step when repurposing a room.

If you don’t use this room often, and it’s mainly been a storage area, chances are you don’t clean it regularly either. Or, if you do, it’s minimal. So, once you’ve had your clear out and the room is empty, take the time to give it a thorough clean.

Use a carpet cleaner, dust in hard to reach areas and make sure any sides are wiped with disinfectant. If you haven’t spent much time in the room, it may also be a little damp and musty, so it might be a good idea to open a window to let some fresh air in.

Decorate

The last step in repurposing a room is to paint and decorate it.How you decorate your room will depend on what you are going to use it for and what furniture you want to move in. But, this is the ideal time to decorate. The room is free of clutter and clean.

If you are on a budget, a coat of paint can make the room look fresh and bright. Then, add some prints to the walls to add some personality and style. Lamps and other lighting options can also be a cheap way of adding atmosphere and giving the room purpose. In an office space, you may want a bright and focused desk lamp, but in a dining room, dimmer romantic lighting might be more appropriate.

Now you have learned three different ways for repurposing your unused room or rooms into something great. Do you have a room that needs repurposing? What plans have you made for repurposing it?