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ORC Final Reveal

Can you believe it’s the final reveal of the One Room Challenge?!?!I always get so excited right before the bi-annual One Room Challenge begins because it means another space I get to redo!

ORC Final Reveal
I can’t believe it!Looking back at the before photos really make me wonder why it took so long to make over this room!Well, I can’t believe my 6th One Room Challenge is finished!

Multi-Purpose Guest Room

But with a little creative designing, this multi-purpose room has served all the functions we need it to.Our 12×12 spare bedroom serves three purposes: guest bedroom, craft room, and home gym.

Multi-Purpose Guest Room
A large open space in the middle of the room allows us to do our yoga, weightlifting, interval training, etc.I wanted a craft desk in this room, but I didn’t want to take up valuable gym floor space by putting the desk against a wall.

No matter how bright the room, a desk inside a closet will be a little bit dark.

8 Awesome DIY Reader Home Gyms To Inspire You... And Us!

About a month ago and approximately 47,638,980 days since quarantine began, I caved and bought an exercise bike.For example, if you are sick of a piece of art or decor in one room, try using it to liven up your workout space.

8 Awesome DIY Reader Home Gyms To Inspire You... And Us!
She started the project a week after gyms closed and pulled it all together within a few days–so impressive!It is the hardest working space in our home and I love how happy it looks.

If your closet can also house an exercise bike, then a closet/exercise bike station it shall be!

Ideas and Tips to Choose Murphy Beds For Exercise Rooms

Pros and Cons of Using Murphy Beds in Exercise RoomsUsing Murphy beds in exercise rooms comes with several pros and cons.Some more pros and cons of using Murphy beds in exercise rooms include:Advantages of Using Murphy Beds in Exercise Rooms Disadvantages of Using Murphy Beds in Exercise Rooms Exercise mirror can be incorporated into the bed design, saving the extra wall for a painting or poster Rubber flooring for exercise rooms won’t go with the Murphy bed Murphy beds designed with cabinets can provide space to store your gym mats and towels Proper ventilation and sunlight are required Wooden floor required for exercise can aesthetically complement the Murphy bed You may need to constantly move gym equipmentWhich Rooms Should You Convert to Exercise Rooms with Murphy Beds?Convert guest rooms, kids rooms, studios, home offices, libraries, and studies into exercise rooms with a murphy bed.Murphy Bed Disguised as A Cabinet, Dresser, or DeskThis Murphy bed folds up into a cabinet.Murphy Bed with a DeskA classic Murphy bed with a desk.

Happiness is a Guest Room That's also an Exercise Room

So we moved them into this little room I am about to show you.The room is only barely wide enough for a twin bed.I love it so muchI had trouble finding adult looking bedding for a twin bed.So I got a gray queen sized bed cover and cut it down to fit a twin bed.

Happiness is a Guest Room That's also an Exercise Room
I love how this little room still feels cozy.

Emily Bowser's BEAUTIFUL Hardworking, Multipurpose Room Reveal (+

I had our friend Shade paint the room Laurel Woods by Sherwin Williams which is an INTENSELY dark green.I didn’t know it at the time but it’s also the color of the exterior of the Mountain House.We produced SO much at EHD AND I finally pulled together my primary bedroom, bathroom, living room, and dining room for reveals.

Emily Bowser's BEAUTIFUL Hardworking, Multipurpose Room Reveal (+
Paying for insurance out of pocket, bought a house, it’s a long story…ALSO DOCTOR HAVE YOU SEEN I DIDN’T KNOW I WAS PREGNANT????Wait, MORE ArtOf course, I can’t NOT mention the beautiful Minted art (the only items in this room that were gifted).

Spare Bedroom to Home Gym Transformation

Our four story-split-level home had an extra bedroom on the entry level floor.In September 2020, we decided to buy a Peloton Bike+ and were instantly hooked.FlooringI think the carpet must have been recently replaced, but it wasn’t very high quality and just wasn’t a great idea for a gym.LVP just provides a bit more durability for a gym and is a little more cost efficient too.LightingWe moved the light fixture from our bedroom down to the gym (we replaced the fixture in our bedroom with a ceiling fan!).

15 DIY Small Home Gym Ideas

PinShareTweetThese DIY small home gym ideas are super helpful, and you can easily incorporate them in your own home.It’s not always convenient to go to the gym, especially with so many of us homeschooling.One way to still incorporate exercise in our daily schedule, is to have a home gym.

15 DIY Small Home Gym Ideas
These 15 DIY ideas show how to add an exercise area in a small corner of a room, in a multi-purpose office/guest room, even in a converted garage!

Take a look at these functional small home gym ideas and let me know which one is your favorite.

Design the Ultimate Home Gym with a Murphy Bed

Lori Bed customers are making the most of their underused rooms by transforming them into home gyms.Dance it OutWhile shopping for a fold-away bed, Jenn Collins of Virginia found what she was looking for in the Lori Bed.

Design the Ultimate Home Gym with a Murphy Bed
To make the most of her underused guest room Erin Salamon from Texas ditched her traditional queen bed for a versatile Lori Bed.“The Lori Bed has been the perfect solution for turning our extra bedroom into a multi-use space (office, gym, guest bedroom) without compromising our design,” Dee said.Austin Major used his queen-size Lori Bed to elevate a spare room into a home gym that epitomizes design form and function.

office/guest room/gym combo

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15 Ways to Turn a Spare Bedroom into an Exercise Room

And, if you haven't already realized it, there are a million different things you could do with your spare bedroom.One of the most popular ways to utilize a spare bedroom is to turn it into an exercise room — a mini gym, if you will.

15 Ways to Turn a Spare Bedroom into an Exercise Room
If you're thinking about turning your spare bedroom into an exercise room, there are a bunch of different ways to do it.With those items, in addition to the free weights you have, you can do virtually almost any exercise at home in your exercise room.

As you can tell, it's easier than it seems to turn your spare bedroom into an exercise room.

Stylish Home Gym Ideas for Small Spaces

A while back, I had the idea to just hide away the workout equipment by putting a folding screen in front of it.And now I was even less likely to use the elliptical machine, or any of my other workout equipment, because the screen was heavy and cumbersome to move.

Stylish Home Gym Ideas for Small Spaces
I love using wall space to organize, so I also hung two galvanized baskets {here are some similar wall mounted baskets }.white metal hamper that holds my weighted body bars, yoga mat, and various other workout equipment.I couldn’t be happier with this how this small space home gym came together.

Office Guest Room Ideas for a Cozy Temporary Sleeping Space

10 office guest room ideas for making an extra room in your home using an air mattress feel like a comfortable temporary sleeping space for your guests.We pulled out ALL of the office guest room ideas we could think of to turn our home office into a guest room today.ALL the air mattress tricks and office guest room ideas to the rescue!

Office Guest Room Ideas for a Cozy Temporary Sleeping Space
10 Office Guest Room Ideas for a Cozy Temporary Sleeping SpaceFirst of all, a moment for that DIY shower curtain art that magically works as an air mattress headboard.

🙂Do you have any other office guest room ideas or amenities you implement in your home to help guests feel comfortable?

How to Design a Multipurpose Guest or Spare Room with a Murphy Bed

This room was being repurposed into a “slash” room (it will be Parker’s bedroom when home from college, a guest room and a Zen-meditation space).Let’s take a journey and check out 7 smart multi-purpose guest room design steps to take “your guest room at least to Columbus and beyond!”Step #1 for a multipurpose guest room – Have a vision and don’t let goAll beautifully decorated and infinitely functional rooms begin with a plan.

How to Design a Multipurpose Guest or Spare Room with a Murphy Bed
Step #2 for a multipurpose guest room – The room won’t work if it resembles a jumbo- sized junk drawer.Step #3 for a multipurpose guest room– Your spare room closet must serve two masters – you and your guestsIn most cases a guest room is simply the smallest bedroom in the house which has been repurposed.When designing your multipurpose guest room, design it around Rose (or your guest who finds it hard to sleep on bad bedding in new places).

Guest Room + Office Makeover Reveal

1.2K sharesINSIDE: Learn how to setup a Creative Guest Room and Office Makeover in an inexpensive and cost effective way.I have now been working on our guest room + office update for many months.The “before” guest room + office sat like this for seven years.Adding white walls to your Office SpaceA major positive in the space for me are the now white walls!You can read more about that mini project here on the Office Shelves post.

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123 Kinderwood Trail, Montgomery TX 77316

Great for a bedroom with bath connected or as it is being used now as a combo of guest room/ office/workout room.Upstairs full bathroomNextGen Suite with separate entrance leading to Living Room with wood floors, crown, custom paint, and beautiful open Kitchen!

123 Kinderwood Trail, Montgomery TX 77316
When 123 Kinderwood is your new home there are many amenities in Woodforest to enjoy!The main home boasts stunning flooring, formal dining, open living room with walls of windows, beautiful gourmet kitchen with maple cabinets, spacious breakfast room, premium granite, custom window treatments & paint.

Luxurious master suite with sitting area & spa-like oversized master bath.

How to Create a Multipurpose Guest Room

Our multipurpose guest room and media room combo is one great example!Organizing the multipurpose guest room spaceYou may remember earlier this year when I created my blissful office and guest room combo.That was my first experience with creating a multipurpose guest room, and it turned out beautifully!Decor ideas for your dual-purpose spaceBecause we already have multiple things going on in one room (guest room, media room, and temporary office), we don’t want to overcrowd the space with clutter.

How to Create a Multipurpose Guest Room
With this multipurpose guest room being in our basement, unfortunately there are no windows or natural light.

Bedroom and Office Combo Room Design

The Room BeforeHere are a few words from Michelle…We have a third room (size: 119″x119″) that we’d love to set up as a multi-purpose room: guest room/wellness room/office.This was a great jumping-off point as I started to think about what to do for the bedroom and office combo.Tips to Create a Bedroom And Office ComboA bedroom and office combo isn’t new, but it certainly is more common now that so many people are working from home, so I’m really excited to tackle this design dilemma.

Bedroom and Office Combo Room Design
I think the fact that this is Michelle’s guest room, as opposed to her main bedroom, makes it a tad easier.

Home Office Desk & Storage IdeasOkay, on to the next important aspect of this space…the home office.

The Saddest Little Guest Bedroom, Probably Ever (and Video

Possibly, the saddest little guest bedroom of all time.Other rooms have managed to still serve their purposes (somewhat) as I’ve worked on them, leaving my guest bedroom as my dark little secret.I have been talking to K about remodeling the guest bedroom for the last few months.

The Saddest Little Guest Bedroom, Probably Ever (and Video
The guest bedroom is the easiest space to use for this, since I work virtually everywhere else.

“The Saddest Guest Bedroom” Video TourSince I’ve been trying to make good on my promise to do more video as I move along with these rooms and projects, here’s a quick “before” guest bedroom tour so you can take in all of its blandness.

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