Using furniture specials to kit out a spare room

Whether your child has left the nest for university, or you have finally cleared the culmination of years of hoarding away to find an empty room in your home, there are exciting opportunities on the horizon for what you can do to kit out this newfound space in your home. With a sea of options at your fingertips, read this brief article to gain some direction on how to use furniture specials to create something amazing in your spare room.

How can furniture specials help you out?

Furniture specials are a great way to create your dream room while using as little money as possible. Often, you may find furniture specials on the exact pieces you had in mind. Items such as mattresses, couches, and sets are typically the first to go on sale, making your redecorating process much easier and cheaper.

Be on the lookout for furniture specials at specific times during the year, too. Holidays such as Christmas, Ramadan, Easter, and New Year’s see furniture fly off the shelves at unbelievably low prices. Black Friday is a shopping event not to be missed, with online furniture stores worldwide offering great deals for customers looking to save a few bucks. Keeping these periods in mind when you begin your search for furniture with that spare room in mind can save you a great deal of money in the long run.

Using furniture specials to create a guest room

The most common way to utilise a spare room is to create a guest bedroom, so visiting family members and friends can avoid an expensive stay at a nearby hotel or an uncomfortable one on your couch. Guests enjoy feeling at home with their own room to rest and relax during their stay.

A guest bedroom requires little furniture. Naturally, you will want to find furniture specials on mattresses and perhaps a bed frame or headboard. A headboard is not entirely necessary, but it is aesthetically pleasing and can tie the room together.

Next on the list will be your duvet, duvet cover and pillow set. Fortunately, stores offer great savings opportunities on bedding. A simple puff duvet is extremely affordable and airy, so your guests will sleep comfortably without getting too hot in the summer months. For a duvet cover, consider a plain or neutral colour scheme.

Side tables do well at giving the room a more luxurious feel and serving as a stand for valuables. Having bedside tables lets you get creative with lighting, like lamps. In terms of storage space, while they are not entirely necessary, having a cupboard or chest of drawers certainly beats having to live out of a suitcase – especially in the case of a prolonged stay.

If you have a creative streak, think of ways to complement the room after you have used furniture deals. Giving the walls a fresh coat of paint is a great way to breathe new life into a space with minimal costs. As always, simple is usually the best way to go. However, having an accent wall of a brighter or darker shade could also fare well.

Create a mini-library with furniture deals.

Shelves, shelves and more shelves. Who has not dreamed of having a library like the one in Beauty and the Beast? While a spare room is slightly limiting in terms of space and height, no one is stopping you from living out your dream, to a smaller extent. Stores offer great furniture specials on shelves, and if you’re lucky and determined enough, you can find great bulk deals if you know the right place to shop.

Creating a mini-library is as simple as lining the walls with shelves and filling them with books. Do not worry if you do not have enough books to fill the shelves just yet. Hospice shops and secondhand stores sell books for as little as R2.00, meaning that you can work on your collection over time with minimal expenses. In the meantime, fill the shelves with ornaments or plants while you begin your search for interesting novels and tales.

One ought always to have a reading nook in their (mini)-library, and what better way to spend the day than curled up with a good book on a comfy couch or chair? If you have a large-framed window, you could even create a window seat so you can enjoy your book in natural light. Of course, this is not possible for everyone.

Lighting is extremely important in this case. While reading, your eyes can sustain significant damage if the lighting is insufficient. Failing that, you could suffer from long-term visual problems. Preventing this is as easy as finding furniture specials on floor lamps, which also help tie the room together and create a homely environment.

Using furniture specials to create a home office/study area

Many choose to repurpose a spare room as a home office or study. Those who work from home could especially benefit from this type of setup. Having a home office where you can work can help you focus and build productive work habits.

An entry-level desk will not put too much of a dent in your wallet, and more often than not, you will find desks featured in various furniture specials for your convenience. Ensure that the desk you choose fits your own individual requirements. Also of utmost importance is having a supportive, functional desk chair. The correct chair will have arm support, lumbar support, and adjustable height and seat settings. Wheeled office chairs are not a necessity, but they do provide certain benefits, such as ease of movement.

Interestingly, certain colours can improve your concentration and overall performance during the workday. Consider utilising blue, whether as a wall colour or in artworks and decorations visible to you throughout the day. The colour blue increases focus and concentration for longer periods. Research has shown that green tones promote feelings of calm, which would be helpful in high-stress jobs.

Consider using shelves and containers. There are few things more off-putting than entering your workspace and being confronted with files and clutter lying around the room. Shelves and containers will help you keep your space looking sharp and organised, while promoting peace of mind.

Entertainment room

If your budget allows, pull out all the stops and go wild with an entertainment room. Unlike a lounge, an entertainment room can be a place where all the fun happens. Think gaming consoles, big speakers and a wall-mounted TV to create a place where everyone wants to be.

Your entertainment room should be a space where you feel free to do as you please. Having a mini-fridge is a fun way to complete the scene, where drinks are on hand and ready to be enjoyed.

You can use furniture specials to find the perfect couch for this space. For larger areas, L-shaped couches are a great way to provide ample seating and space to stretch out and enjoy a movie. Bean bags are another fun way to provide seating and give the room a playful aura.

If your spare room is extremely spacious, a pool table would be a great asset. Think endless nights of fun and competition with friends, and a great way to spend time with your loved ones. Alternatively, find a large table featured in furniture specials to use as a game table for Monopoly, Uno, and other board games.

A place to make art

For those with a creative streak or young children, an arts-and-crafts room is a great way to repurpose a space. Creating things with your hands is an underrated way to relax and unwind. Arts and crafts are typically a very messy business. A special room tucked away for this purpose is a clever way to hide the mess from prying eyes.

A workstation table is the most important piece of furniture in this space. Look for affordable furniture deals to find a large work surface at a low cost. You can then laminate the surface or apply a quality varnish to protect it from paint, glue, and glitter stains.

To avoid permanent stains and cleaning difficulties, place couches and chairs where you can easily clean around and beneath them. You should also choose a machine-washable carpet to protect the floor and make maintenance easier.