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September 4, 2024

17 Incredible Bonus Room Ideas & Multipurpose Spaces

Hey there!  Are you looking for bonus rooms ideas to make the most of that unused upstairs space or unfinished basement?

Great, your in the right spot!

This list includes incredible variety of multipurpose bonus rooms that can suit any busy family, hobby or crafter.

Get inspired with everything from cozy reading nooks, to small home gyms, basement theatre rooms and kids play zones.

All designed to make the most of unused spaces and encourage quality time at home.

For more information about a particular design idea, follow the source links below the images.

Let’s get to it!

#1) Small Upstairs Get Away Bonus Room Idea#2) Bonus Room Theatre Idea

theatre room

Source: Courtney’s World

If your bonus room area does not have large windows or natural lighting, a theatre may be an incredible use of the space.

Perfect for a basement or den, soft U shaped furniture and a large TV or projector will be an ideal space for entertainment.

#4) Gaming Station Bonus Room

gaming room

Source: Houzz

Love them, or hate them video games are a part of most youth and teen down time.

Creating a multipurpose game room with electronics, foosball, and even pool table is a favorite of kids or the young at heart.

#5) Small Family Bonus Room Above The Garage

Source: Next Luxury

Sometimes a busy family needs more than one living room/family room.

This lower ceiling bonus room above the garage is perfect as an additional family room, creating multiple zones for everyone to relax in.

#6) Bold Modern Bonus Room Ideas

Source: Chris Loves Julia

This bonus room home reveal is really worth checking out.

It’s expertly decorated, and provides the perfect multipurpose overflow for guests or visitors.

#7) Bunk House Bonus Room Idea

bonus room idea

Source: Next Luxury

Long side walls can be the perfect place for built in bunk beds and extra living space.

What an incredible space to utilize for hosting holidays and family gatherings.

#9) Built In Storage Bonus Room Space

bonus room idea

Source: Walker & Wood Instagram

Maximize your bonus room space with smart built in cabinetry.

This creates incredible storage for toys, books, crafts and more perfect for multipurpose storage options.

#10) Music Room & Home Studio Space

Source: A Beautiful Mess

If you like to jam, this bonus room idea is perfect for you.

Whether you like to create music, play instruments, or blast your favorite music creating a designated space is ideal.

#11) Low Modular Furniture In A Small Bonus Room

bonus room ideas

Source: Jones Design Company

When thinking about bonus rooms or loft attic and above garage spaces, often times ceiling height is limited.

You can still utilize a lower ceiling room with furniture that tucks neatly alongside the walls, allowing for comfortable overhead room when seated.

#13) Built In Bunk Beds Bonus Room Idea

Source: The Spruce

Talk about making the most of an upstair bonus room!

These linear back to back bunk beds are brilliant.

Easy to get into, and neatly stacked along the long wall allowing for additional living/seating areas.

#15) Home Gym Bonus Room Idea

bonus room idea

Source: The Spruce

You don’t need a huge space to get a great workout.

Consider some rubber mats and mirrored walls for a functional home gym bonus room space.

Dumbbells, mats, and bands are all that is needed!

#16) Sewing Room Bonus Room Idea

Source: Courtney’s World

This bonus room idea is a sewing and crafters paradise with built in shelf storage a work station.

Perfect for any quilter, hobby crafter or seamstress.

#17) Kids Multipurpose Play & Activity Room

Source: 333k+ Arts

Last but certainly not least is adding a kids play and activity space in an unused bonus room.

With small shelving, and cozy corner nook kids can create and imagine, while enjoying the small cozy space.

Happy Bonus Room Creating

I hope you found some bonus room ideas that will fit your family!

For even more home decor and organization ideas, check out these categories below…

  • Must See Home Organization & Storage Ideas
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Cheers for now!

<3 Ang

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