Bonus Rooms

  • How to Make the Most of Extra Space

    How to Make the Most of Extra Space

    Whether it’s a kids’ lounge, guest room or reading area, the key to a bonus space is making it multi-functional. Learn how to make the most of extra space in this video by Better Homes and Gardens: 1. Create a room with multiple functions, such […]

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  • Ideas for a Multi-Purpose Landing

    Ideas for a Multi-Purpose Landing

    Are you treating your staircase landing as an oversized hallway? Get ideas for turning this space into a multi-purpose room in this Wayfair.com video: HGTV’s Peyton Lambton divided her home’s landing into two zones: Man cave with a sectional sofa and entertainment center with storage […]

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  • Fresh and Cozy Basement Transformation

    Fresh and Cozy Basement Transformation

    The overall feel and vision for the unfinished basement in this architect’s home was to create a room that was fresh and cozy. See the transformation in this House & Home video: Carpeted steps lead down to a stained waxed oak hardwood floor with a […]

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  • Multi-purpose Garage

    Multi-purpose Garage

    At first glance the garage in the 2015 HGTV Urban Oasis appears to be just that, but it’s actually a multi-purpose room. See the features in this HGTV video: A garage doesn’t just have to be for your car. With the right design tricks, you […]

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  • Multipurpose Loft Space

    Multipurpose Loft Space

    The low-clearance loft in the 2015 HGTV Urban Oasis presented a design challenge. See how it was turned into a multipurpose space in this HGTV video: The loft features a really cool-looking industrial railing. Furniture choices were limited as a ladder is the only means […]

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  • Decorating Ideas for a Dual-Purpose Guest Bedroom

    Decorating Ideas for a Dual-Purpose Guest Bedroom

    Do you have an extra room that needs to do double-duty as a guest bedroom and a home office or living room? Get decorating ideas for a dual-purpose guest bedroom in this Lowe’s video: Opt for a daybed versus a traditional setup. When guests come […]

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  • Space Efficient Laundry Room

    Space Efficient Laundry Room

    The space efficient laundry room in the 2015 HGTV Smart Home is nearly invisible due to clever design ideas. See the details in this HGTV video: The laundry room has a stacked high efficiency washer and dryer combination. A small sliver of a shelving unit […]

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  • Comfortable Loft with Home Entertainment System

    Comfortable Loft with Home Entertainment System

    With an amazing home entertainment system and comfortable seating for 15 people, the loft in the 2015 HGTV Smart Home is likely to be the most popular spot to hang out. See the details in this HGTV video: This multi-purpose loft is a great example […]

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  • Small Space Bedroom-Nursery Transformation

    Small Space Bedroom-Nursery Transformation

    Small awkwardly-shaped spaces always present challenges, especially when they serve double-duty and are in a rental home. The young couple who lives in this home had a hard time outfitting a small room with sloped ceilings and odd nooks. See the transformation of this small […]

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