Kids Old Rooms Ideas: Giving it a New Purpose

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For Your Recreational Purposes

Haven’t you or your spouse ever had plans or ideas on making your kid’s rooms to something you all wanted for yourselves? Such as, a home office that you get you work done in or a place you wanted to start your own business in. Perhaps, you even have hobbies and would like to make it a hobby room for enjoyment. Like a sewing room, a library for the house or even a man cave. The choices are endless. Some have gone as far as merging the room with the master room in order to create a master suite.

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A Guest Room

Turn your old kid’s rooms into rooms for your guests. Friends and family love to visit one another and especially with the holidays around the corner it would be great to have a space designated for them. Just remove anything that was your kids, add in (if not already there) a full sized bed, a storage rack, dresser and clean/open closet space. Try having a neutral color palette, with mixture of white linens around this will help to create an organic and inviting feel to the space. This can also work both ways if the child is in college and comes home for the summer semester, they still have a place to sleep and it won’t have to be your sofa.

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Perhaps Juts a Simple Upgrade

Maybe, your child hasn’t moved out but rather grown out of the style of their old room and just wants an upgrade to fit their current style. Typically, if the child is bold enough to come to you about their room being to childish then they may have some ideas of their own. So like you would do with any renovation, remold or revamping- discuss the budget, the ideas and set the time frame. Let them show you which way they want to go and of course the choice is really yours about what will actually be ok for their room in your house. It could be a new paint job or just a new comforter set.

We love our kids dearly, but sometimes we may not be so gun-ho about all of their things they like to leave with us.  You don’t have to let those rooms fall by the wayside, now you have the opportunities to do what you want within your home.  So get creative and think out of the box.  Make your kid’s rooms your rooms again.  And above are some ways on how.

Also, Stagetecture readers do you happen to have any ideas on how you would or have revamped your kids’ rooms for the best?  We’d love to hear them!

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Crafting is a great way to make wonderful things, to be creative and go after their hobby. But it also can get quite messy. All these bits and thingies you need to make just one piece of craft often can get all over the place. And sometimes, searching for a tool or an item needed to make these wonderful things can get so frustrating that you soon lose the creative urge and just leave it for another time. Sounds familiar? Here are some for your craft closet organization so this doesn’t happen again.

Craft Closet Organization: Easy Tips for your Craft Room

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Organize your Craft Closet

Create an inspiring, personal setting

The most important thing is to make a craft closet that will let your creative fuels flow. Think about using colors that brighten your day. It doesn’t need to involve painting the walls, picking items with the color you like is sufficient enough. Also, think about how you like to work and how your items should be arranged in the space. Things you would need only once or twice a year can be placed on higher places, while everyday used items should be easy to reach.

Use labeled containers

Boxes, bins and all kinds of containers are great for storing things, while the overall space looks neat. Label everything so you can find whatever you are searching for quickly. Baskets are especially cute for a more rustic look. To give your containers a more personal and unique look, try to reuse containers by beautify them by using scraps of fabric, scrapbook papers or paint. For this you can use any plastic containers, tins, cereal boxes or other suitable items. Make it a habbit to put everything back after you use it. That way the place will not get messy.

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Pick containers that are practical

There are a lot of items that can help you for your craft closet organization. Ice cube trays are great for holding small items, and they are cheap, too. Also, drawer units are ideal for storing things you use often. Try to store things that are alike, together, so searching time will be at a minimum.

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Use every space available

Closet space is not only on shelves or in drawers. Look to the walls to attach dowel rods to hold ribbons and wrapping papers. Hooks are great for hanging tools or small bins to hold markers and scissors. Also use the back of the doors. Shoe organizers are great for organization. Also wire racks or small peg boards can be of use. Even hanging stuff from the top of the closet can give you some valuable storing space.

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Craft closet organization is something everyone can do and it doesn’t cost much. The sure thing is that it is worth investing in, so nothing can block your creative spree. Do you have any craft closet organization ideas to share?

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Although engaging in home renovations might sound like an expensive or painstaking process, switching up your home design doesn’t have to break the bank or cause undue stress. You don’t have to spend a lot of money or time to reimagine a room that was once occupied by children or a surplus of household goods. Whether you use your spare bedroom for exercise, work, or recreation, get the most out of a space that is now empty and available. Here are a few ideas for rooms you can create.

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1. Home gym

Setting up a personal gym is a great way to add convenience to your life and eliminate any excuses you might have for never getting to the gym. Treadmills or ellipticals will help you with your cardio routine, just as a yoga mat, hand weights, and stability ball aid in core strengthening. Save yourself membership fees, the need to pack (or even have) a gym bag, and having to use scratchy, over-bleached towels. Install laminate floors or carpet squares and add a fresh coat of paint to the walls in a shade that will invigorate you and inspire regular workouts. Work out in peace, knowing that you can walk, run, lift, or stretch at your own pace.

2. Creative zone

Everyone needs a good getaway room where they can do some writing, organize family photos, meditate, or manage an art-based business. If you have young children, think about making the room an adults-only space to help it stay a calm place where you can go for some private time to work or create. If setting up a home-based business, your home improvement costs might just be tax-deductible. Turn a closet into a place for shelving, supply storage, or even for a file cabinet. If the closet is big enough, you can take off the doors and push a small desk inside to maximize a small space.

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3. Game room

A game room is great when it comes time to hang out with friends or family. Consider game-themed decorations, like Scrabble pillows or a Twister mat replica painted on the floor. Accessories like a pool table with a table tennis cover, a folding table and chairs for a card or board game, or a dartboard will all go to great use. You might even be interested in including retro arcade games and couple of recliners for a proper man cave feel. Should you put your home on the market in the future, a nice set-up can make your home very attractive to potential buyers who will likely imagine themselves competing in a billiards tournament or racking up a triple-word Scrabble score.

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Whatever you end up doing with your newfound space, make sure it’s a place where you feel comfortable. Don’t skimp; make the most of a fresh design opportunity. Just remember that a restyle doesn’t necessarily mean laying out hundreds of dollars. Start with fresh paint, new-to-you furniture in good condition from a thrift store, and accents in a complementary color. Before you know it, your spare bedroom will become new again.

Holly Watson is a full-time student who enjoys blogging for Sears and other great brands she enjoys. She is an avid runner and bookworm.

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