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Ideas for the Bonus Rooms

  

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Most people tend to use their bonus rooms as their leftover rooms.  If they have anything that does not seem to fit into the rest of their home, they will dump it into that leftover room.  Why not take the extra space and turn it into a place that the whole family will be able to spend time together?   A great bonus room is when you are able to enjoy it with the whole family, and have it bring functionality to your home. 

Game Room

Depending on the size of your room, you could place a pool table or ping-pong table in there and add some tables and chairs around the periphery for people to be able to sit, watch the game, and relax.  You can add a bar and another touch of personalization; you could paint the walls with chalkboard paint and allow your guests to draw on the walls and keep score of the games.  And of course, should you need the extra storage space, you could always incorporate some built-in storage units to keep the room tidy. 

Media Room

Another room that can bring the whole family together, a media room can be enjoyed by all.  If the room can accommodate, the use of large sofas can provide plenty of seating to watch a blockbuster movie or a big sporting event together.  For rooms with windows, blackout shades can help to keep the room dark, enabling a true movie experience.  You can even contract a technology company that specializes in installing movie theater equipment and fixtures (movie screens, movie projectors, specialty sound-systems) if you choose to get that elaborate.  These additions can make what you watch in this room a true viewing experience.

Playroom

This would be the ideal option to keep young children entertained and have all of their toys in one location.  By incorporating built-in storage units, you can keep the room tidy and clutter-free.  You could give them their own seating and tables to offer the perfect place for them to do crafts, play with clay and color, or read a book.  You designate a corner for a train table or a spot for building blocks.  A pretend kitchen or a palace for pretend royalty can be included in another corner.  Any sort of whimsical play can be encouraged in this room, and lifetime memories can be had here.