Avoid These Mistakes in Multipurpose Rooms

Locked down in their homes in the early days of the pandemic forced many people to rethink how they used their space. Desks, tables, counters and other flat surfaces became temporary home offices and classrooms, and guest rooms were used to isolate sick family members.

Since then, there has been a growing interest in multifunctional spaces and flexible spaces that can be easily reconfigured to serve different functions. Here are a few mistakes to avoid when setting it up yourself.

Common Mistakes in Multi-Purpose Rooms

If you’re lucky enough to have extra space, make the most of it by avoiding the following mistakes :

Wrong choice of furniture

Like the space itself, furniture in a multi-purpose room should serve more than one function. Instead of a full bed or large sectional bed, consider purchasing a sofa bed. Instead of buying a heavy desk, consider something lightweight and easy to move that you can use for folding laundry, crafting, or doing housework.

Limit yourself to the original function of the room.

Design the space to suit your needs, even if it was built to serve a different function. For example, a large closet or laundry room in the hallway can become a home office and storage space, while a guest bedroom can be used as a home classroom and workout space.

Only satisfying your short-term needs

In addition to thinking about how you’ll use the room today, think about how you’ll continue to use it in the future —both in terms of its function and decor.

For example, if you have primary school-age children, you could turn an unused dining room into a home classroom and playroom. Before you begin your transformation, consider how you will use the room in five or ten years. Instead of making it look like a nursery, choose classic decor and furniture that can grow with your children.