Bonus Room turned Learning Center, Playroom and Guestroom
When we first moved into this home, the bonus room really seemed small and not something we could use for multiple things like we had wanted. Well, I ended up losing hope for a while and kind of let it become the “catch-all” playroom. (Can you relate? Lol). It had become so unfunctional and messy, that not even my toddler enjoyed going in there. So… I gave it a few months, browsed inspiration pictures online and finally decided to tackle it.
When dreaming up this space, I wanted something of a multi-functional space. It’s not a huge room, but with only having 2 bedrooms and a bonus room upstairs, we needed something that would accommodate three things - a learning center and reading nook for our kids, a guest bedroom for when we have people come visit and a playroom to organize and store the toys we did not want in their bedrooms.
So, I kind of split this space into three different mood boards that I wanted to be cohesive.
Learning Center & Reading Nook
For this space, it was a little more difficult to create, because it’s the front of the bonus room AND there is a small, awkward cutout to one side of the room that can barely fit a couch or bed. So, it required a lot of measurements and brainstorming to make it “separate” from the rest of the space. I ended up purchasing several different things and returning them because some just wouldn’t work.
What I purchased and added to create this space (shop-able links below, just click on the product image):
Reading Nook:
Floating Book Shelves + Books
Custom Print
Curtains
Nook Bed That Also Folds Into a Couch (Tri-Fold)
Learning Center:
Custom Prints
Big Cube Shelf Organizer
Baskets
Montessori Toys & Puzzles
Coloring Books + Crayons, Markers and Colored Pencils
Paints + Canvases
Kids-Sized Table
Alphabet Play Rug for Easy Cleanup and Décor
Small Faux Greenery
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Guestroom Space
For this area of the bonus room, I wanted a pull-out sofa bed that was comfortable and also a space that felt homey and functional for guests when they stayed with us. But when people weren’t visiting, I wanted the space for family movie night and to just hang out in. I still need to find something to hide the television cord and add some home décor & mirrors to the back wall, but that will come another day!
What I purchased and added to create this space:
Floating Shelves
Flat Screen TV
Planters & Greenery
Baskets
End Tables
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Playroom
For this area, I didn’t want to overthink it. I wanted somewhere for the overflow toys that will not be in his room. My son, Pierson, ended up getting a modern play kitchen for Christmas, so it worked out nicely in this space! We added some flair with some cute, custom fruit & veggie prints!
What I purchased and used for this space:
Modern Kid Kitchen
Velcro Fruit that is “Choppable”
Pot & Pan Set
Veggie & Fruit - Custom Prints & Frames
Baskets and Bins for Storage
Tall Cube Organizer
Basket As Toy Box for Overflow
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