SPARE ROOM NEEDS CARED FOR FOLLOWING GROWING DEMAND IN NORTHAMPTONSHIRE

With a recent survey conducted by Barratt Homes revealing that two thirds (66%) of people in Northamptonshire would use their spare room for a hobby or pastime, the developer is highlighting why it’s properties grant house hunters’ wishes.*

As the UK’s largest housebuilder, Barratt Homes provide high-quality homes with spaces suitable to live, work and play and recognises the importance of balancing all three.

Its Bertone Gardens development in Barton Seagrave has a range of two to four bedroom homes available, many with a spare room that can be used for a wide variety of purposes.

Will Phair, Sales Director at Barratt Homes Cambridgeshire, said, “Having a spare room in your home allows the freedom to use the room however you wish and transform it to your own liking.

“Social media has been abound with hot tips on home organisation so we’ve gathered together some of the best examples from our buyers of innovative ways to use a spare bedroom.”

Barratt Homes’ top spare room suggestions are:

Keep on top of fitness goals with a home gym

For those still striving to conquer their fitness goals, using the spare room to create a home gym may be the perfect solution.

Having gym equipment at home means homeowners can maintain their daily exercise and save on expensive membership fees.

Work from home with a study

A peaceful area to work in would be an astute accessory for working professionals and families with children needing to complete their school work from home.

Opting to use a spare room as a study would also provide an opportunity to develop an office space at the property, with a desk and a computer for the whole family to utilise, as opposed to storing the necessary equipment in one of the bedrooms.

Enjoy some family time with a games room

For many, that dream home would really become a reality with a games room, offering a great area to either unwind after a hard day’s work or a space for homebuyers to spend quality time with their children.

The spare room could be filled with traditional arcade games, a dartboard, a pool table or even a video game setup, in order to make sure people have an area to relax and enjoy their favourite activities.

Keep the silver screen under the roof with a home cinema

One luxury every homeowner dreams of having is a home cinema system, with a large screen, blackout curtains and a family-sized sofa.

Creating a home cinema would be perfect for all homebuyers and a great way to make the best use of a spare room. People only have a couple of months with a particular film to get the best cinematic experience, but with a home cinema, all homeowners would need is a DVD and some snacks to make that experience last a lifetime.

Have some me-time with a ‘man cave’ or ‘she shed’

A ‘man cave’, or a ‘she shed’, could provide a zone for people to spend some time by themselves, surrounded by everything to do with their hobbies and interests.

A retreat to the specially designed room might involve reading or watching television, however homebuyers might choose to engage in one of their hobbies such as art and craft making, or physical and mental practices like yoga or pilates.