What Should You Do with Your Spare Room?

So, you’ve just moved home and have found yourself with a spare room. What a bonus! The question is what to do with it?

Guys everywhere dream of having the space to chill out and relax. The theme of the room should really reflect your personality and what you like to do in your own space. Here are our top three ideas of what to do with a spare room in your house.

Gym

A home gym is a perfect use of the space. If you really make a commitment to getting into shape, a gym at home gives you no excuse. There is plenty of equipment that is home-friendly and readily available from online dealers or other retail outlets. Peloton has taken the world by storm and the exercise bike is the perfect complement to any gym, allowing you to focus on your leg strength and cardio through cycling as well as providing the perfect warm-up routine to take on further tasks.

If space is no problem in your spare room, you can bolster your room with a treadmill, offering the chance to build up your cardio by racking up the miles even when the weather is lousy. If your room is not quite designed to fit weightlifting equipment or an exercise bike, there are still good alternatives. Punchbags take up minimal space and can be hung from the ceiling with a hook you can buy at any hardware store. It still provides you with the chance to build up strength and fitness without taking up space or large equipment. If you’re into fitness, it could be the way to go.

Table Games Room

If you’re not into fitness or lifting weights, a games room might be more your style. Space is important to fit your classic bar games into the room as well as a decent amount of money. A pool table is a great complement to a games room, allowing you and your buddies to head to the room, rack up the pool balls and start potting. If pool is not your game, how about a foosball table? Having a table game as the centerpiece gives you space to build around the room.

For the edges, how about providing a real casino feel to the room with your own slot games? Imagine being able to play your own casino slot any time you want, day or night. It’s a great party piece. Given the popularity of casinos, it would certainly go down a hit. Everyone loves playing slot games whether you’re in a casino or playing online. 

Even when you’re not in the room, there’s time to practice with software in online casinos in Canada, offering the same look and feel as traditional table games. If you’re planning a party and using your slot machine it gives you the chance to hone your skills to beat your friends. To complete the nostalgia bar-type feel, finish off your room with an old-school jukebox. You can get a smart speaker, but there’s something about the look of a jukebox that brings a chilled vibe.

Movie Room

Given the way that movies are now trending to direct releases on streaming services, cinemas are going out of fashion. Why pay for tickets and snacks when you can get the movie in the comfort of your own home? There is an argument that you don’t get the same feel for movies watching them at home as you would at a theatre. But, if you get the right tools then you can easily create the same environment to watch all your favorite movies, TV shows and live sport.

Projectors are extremely popular and can be used to display movies onto a wall or projector screen, depending on your preference. These can be bought relatively cheaply nowadays. Sound systems too can be purchased for cost-effective prices, although you may want to splash out to get the most sophisticated hardware on the market. Now for the important part, your comfort whilst watching the action.

If you’re single, you might opt for the type of chair made famous by Joey and Chandler on Friends. For couples and families, get the wide-spread sofa, allowing you to lay back, get comfy and even fall asleep! Buying your own snacks is all the cheaper without paying those theatre prices, and you can even buy your own popcorn machine, so you’re not missing out there. 

There are plenty of options for you to consider. What should you use your spare room for?