Other Rooms

Add-ons that are functional or just plain fun!

We’ve covered the major rooms in any home, but nowadays, people have all sorts of specialty rooms. These rooms might be made from a converted bedroom, a finished basement or even a complete addition to the existing structure of your home. Generally, specialty rooms highlight hobbies or areas of interest, such as a workshop or wine cellar. However, some rooms (such as laundry rooms or furnace rooms) are simply a means of separating household functions from the more people-oriented areas of the home.

Since these rooms are out of the way, they tend to be the last rooms decorated – if they even do get decorated! But while they may not be design priorities, these rooms often require some form of appliance or furnishing, and eventually, you’re probably going want to tie them in to your overall home decor. Many of these rooms, when done properly, can add great value to your home if you ever decide to sell, so paying a little attention to the details now can be well worth your while later.

Some of the most common additional rooms are:

• Basement
• Garage
• Guest Room
• Library
• Laundry Room
• Pantry
• Sitting Room
• Storage Room