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It can be bittersweet when adult children decide the time has come to move out of the family home . Rooms are left empty , if only for a certain period of time .
Eventually , those rooms will remain empty as adult children move out of the house for good .
Converting a child ’ s bedroom into an area for adults may take some planning . It can be exciting to regain space , but at the same time , it can be disheartening to convert a child ’ s bedroom once and for all . When the time comes and homeowners are emotionally ready to tackle bedroom conversions , these tips can help the process go smoothly .
MAKE A FITNESS CENTER
A bedroom can be turned into a home gym to make working out more convenient . Homeowners should take inventory of equipment they may have and then figure out where existing and new equipment will go . They may need to consult a structural engineer to ensure that the flooring can bear the weight of additional equipment .
CREATE A WORK SPACE
One of the best ways to transform adult children ’ s bedrooms is to convert the spaces into home offices . Those who have been setting up “ desks ” at dining room tables or elsewhere may be excited about the prospects of finally having a private , dedicated space to work from home .
TURN IT INTO A CRAFT ROOM
The bedroom can be converted into a space to explore hobbies and various other interests . A dedicated craft space , a reading nook , a place to store photography equipment or another function can serve as a useful way to repurpose an empty bedroom .
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REPURPOSE THE SPACE
Give a childhood bedroom an adult spin without changing too much . If furniture is in good shape , replace the bedding , change the flooring , swap out artwork and remove “ youthful ” items like toys , trophies and other collectibles . When the child comes home to visit , they will still feel comfortable in the space .
CREATE EXTRA STORAGE
The bedroom can be transformed into a walk-in closet or dressing space . According to the design experts at Houzz , many clients request this type of dressing room situation . There ’ s a bonus if the layout allows the space to connect to the owner ’ s suite or bathroom . This is a major overhaul , so homeowners should enlist a professional contractor .
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