When you think about it, it’s interesting to see how the requirements we need our homes to meet will change over the years. In our younger years, the purpose of the home is likely entertainment and likely constrained by the budget, once kids come into the picture they are the main focus of the home, and then they create an empty nest when they leave.
Homeowners are often confused by this empty nest that needs to be filled. Some choose to downsize and side step the problem altogether, but others choose to stay and repurpose the empty rooms that once served as the kids’ bedroom as more functional spaces. So, what’s the best way to use these empty rooms?
Creating flex rooms is becoming a very popular solution to this problem. Flex rooms are intended to be a Swiss army knife of rooms, serving multiple purposes and giving you the flexibility you need to get the most out of your home. If you’re looking to rebuild an empty nest with some flex rooms, here’s a few steps to follow.
Define the Uses
The first step is to write down all the purposes you want the room to serve. Spare bedroom, office, man cave, craft room, home gym, and a second TV room are all commonly used purposes for a flex room. Decide what combination of functions you want this room to be and then move on to step two.
Get the Furniture
Once you know the purposes of the room, you need to buy the appropriate furniture. It’s important to think about adaptability when shopping for flex room furniture. Instead of getting a traditional bed, get a futon or murphy bed to free up more space and have more options.
Be Flexible
It might sound cliché, but you need to be flexible when making a flex room. You may not get the arrangement just right the first go around, so feel free to try out different combinations of uses and furniture.