Last updated on February 14th, 2023
Have you ever looked at your room and felt it could be used for many more purposes? Well, it can be! The confinements of the pandemic led to people reimagining their homes.
Dining rooms doubled as offices and living rooms turned into home schools and balconies became the outdoor play zone! Even as things return to normalcy, these multipurpose spaces remain popular. This is because these flex spaces have so much to offer!
Flex spaces in your home can let you get your space’s worth and turn your home into a multifunctional space. Here are 6 ideas to add flex spaces to your house.
Start with your long-term needs
It’s best to use your flex spaces for activities that you do on a daily basis. Start by looking at how you currently use your space. Then look at your long-term needs to find out what your home needs. For example, if you have a lot of hobbies, your guest bedroom can also double up as a hobby room! You can decorate this room with your finished artwork for your guests to admire! If you love to host, consider a foldable or an expandable dining table that can transform your kitchen into a lovely dining space.
Think outside the box – or in this case, your room!
Flex spaces require you to exercise your creative muscle. Think outside the function your room currently fulfils and look at what more it can do for you. For example, your study can also be turned into a home library or even a home gym! If you’re moving into a new apartment, go beyond the builder’s vision and allot multiple functions to your flex spaces. You can create small nooks and corners all around the house that can serve as mini flex spaces in your home. For example, one corner of the kid’s room can have a chalkboard and some stools to create your own mini-home school!
Optimize the space for storage
Different functions mean more stuff that needs a home! Whenever you think of flex spaces, consider storage as a primary requirement. If you’re planning to use your extra room as a home office as well as a guest room, create separate storage for both these needs. Cabinets or cupboards that can hide away your belongings can help you manage clutter. That way, your space can allow you to focus and turn into the room you need it to for that period!
Divide your space into compartments or categories
Compartmentalization will solve most of your issues while creating flex spaces. For example, if you need to add a home office but have no extra room, you can simply incorporate it within your living room. This can be done by creating a visual divider using a bookshelf or re-arranging your furniture. You can achieve flex spaces in your home by dividing your space into zones and categories.
Use furniture that’s multipurpose and flexible
If you use furniture that’s flexible, you can plan your flex spaces with minimum expenses. Sofa-cum-beds work great in a home office that also functions as an additional room when you have guests over! If you have similar chairs throughout your home, you can borrow them to create additional seating at an expandable dining table. Furniture that’s easy to grab, foldable and movable works great in flex spaces.
Add a personal touch to your space
Adding flex spaces to your home doesn’t mean you have to give up the personality of your home. In fact, flex spaces can make your house unique to you and add charm to the whole place. Use decor pieces that reflect your personality to add a personal touch to your space. Hang up your artwork and use these flex spaces to display your fun hobbies!
In a Nutshell
Flex spaces turn your room into a super room! You can get multiple functions out of a single space. With all that they have to offer, you should definitely consider adding flex spaces to your home. Transform your house with the 6 ideas mentioned in this article. For more planning and organization tips, check out Homebliss blogs.
