How to design the perfect spare room

Every spare room has the potential to be something great! No matter what size or shape, there’s always a way to turn an empty, bland room into something stylish and functional. No matter if you’re a stay-at-home parent in need of an indoor play area for your child, or you’re looking for a way to stay more consistent with your exercises through the use of a home gym, there are many different ways you can transform your spare room to fit your needs.

Keep reading as we’re going to discuss the best ways you can turn your spare room into something that suits your lifestyle. 

Turn it into your dream home office

Spare rooms tend to be on the smaller side but it doesn’t require a lot of space to fit in a dedicated desk and chair for your own personal at-home office. Whether you work from home full-time or just want an area for sorting out admin - you can never go wrong with a stylish home office. With the right design choices, you can transform a small bedroom into the workspace of your dreams.

To do this, try adding some light, vertical, modern panels to create the illusion of space as this will help even the smallest of rooms appear bigger. Let’s not forget about the importance of soundproofing for an office either. If you want a space to be as productive as it is stylish, then these White Acoustic Slat Wall panels tick all the boxes of modern, sleek and functional. The stunning 3D textures will transform any bland spare room into a masterpiece of style that's perfect for promoting productivity while drowning out any unwanted noises.

White Acoustic Slat Wall panels

Top off the look with a stylish lamp, and some indoor plants and you have the perfect mini home office. If you want to learn more about soundproofing your home office with panels then you can read through our helpful guide on how to soundproof a room or home office for more advice.

Design a spare bedroom

Sometimes the answer can be as simple as just having an extra bedroom in your home. This is a great idea if you have frequent guests or family members coming to stay in your home. A spare room can double as a sleeping area or can be designed as just another room for your family to relax in during their downtime throughout the day. Adding a daybed that can be both a sofa for relaxing or a comfortable bed is great if you have guests staying overnight and makes for an additional cosy living space in your home. 

If you’re going for the boutique hotel-style look for your spare bedroom then these Bottle Green Upholstered Panels will help you to achieve this. They’re easy to install and they take up less room than a traditional headboard as they can be mounted straight onto the wall, saving you some much-needed space. They’re the perfect option for creating a well-presented spare room that will treat your guests to undeniable luxury during their visit, and they’re even better for adding a dash of bold colour to an otherwise neutral room.

Bottle Green Upholstered Panels

Add more functionality by designing a utility room

If you don’t already have one then having a dedicated utility room can clear up space in your kitchen and reduce clutter in the rest of your house. You’ll need to consider plumbing costs for this as you will need a water supply and drainage for your washing appliances, but it will mean that you can free up space in your kitchen for a dishwasher rather than a washing machine if you wish to.

When decorating a utility room, you’ll want some water-resistant panels to help battle the potential humidity that can come with having a washing machine and dryer. These Vox Linerio Anthracite Slat Panels are the perfect choice for a dedicated utility room. Not only do they offer a stunning, modern style but with their waterproof features and durable build, they will maintain their appearance even when exposed to humid conditions.

Vox Linerio Anthracite Slat Panels 

Turn your spare room into a home library

If you’re a bookworm who finds their collection taking over the rest of the house then there’s nothing better to do with your spare room than to create your own at-home library. Even a small, strangely shaped room can handle a comfortable reading chair and a few bookshelves. 

These Vox Motivo Modern Carmel Wood Wall Panels are the perfect choice for completing that cosy reading nook for your spare room. They’re easy to clean and simple to install so you can spend more time kicking back with your favourite book series rather than scrubbing away at your walls. Top off the cosy look with some candles and blankets and you’ve got your own little reading oasis within the comfort of your own home.

Vox Motivo Modern Carmel Wood Wall Panels

Stay consistent in your exercise with a home gym

Whatever your chosen form of home workout, having a gym is a great place to work on your physical health and keep you motivated. No more excuses as your gym is now only a few steps away from your bedroom. From treadmills to yoga mats and weight lifting, the best part about turning your spare room into a home gym is that you don’t need much to convert your room into a functional space. A couple of mats and weights are all you need to get started. You may even want to hang up a TV if you prefer following workouts from coaches online. 

For a home gym, you’ll want panels that are both stylish and practical. Some people may think that a home gym doesn’t need to be nicely designed, but having a room that suits your personal taste will get you excited to work out every day. You may even find yourself not wanting to leave if you design it right! These White Brick Tile PVC Wall Panels are both modern, sleek and durable, perfect as a full-room solution or a simple feature wall. They offer a hygienic solution that is easy to clean and will brighten up any space!

White Brick Tile PVC Wall Panels

Create a dedicated arts and crafts room

Whether you enjoy painting on huge canvases or sewing your own clothes, a dedicated crafts room for your favourite hobby is a great way to keep all of your crafts organised and in one place. Having your own art room can promote both creativity and productivity as well as provide a space for your imagination to run wild. It will provide you with an area to keep your tools nice and organised, so there will be no more searching the house from top to bottom wondering what you did with your paintbrush.

When turning a spare room into your dream crafts room you’ll want to decorate it with some colourful panels that offer an inspired artsy flair to compliment your creative hobbies, such as these Vox Vilo Motivo Colour Wood. Featuring a mirage of pastel colours over neutral tones, these panels are great for both all-around coverage or a stunning feature wall. They’re easy to clean which means you don’t have to worry as much about paint spills or other accidents staining your walls, as all it takes is a simple cloth to wipe down your walls until they’re good as new.

Vox Vilo Motivo Colour Wood

Provide your kids with a dedicated playroom 

If you have young children in the house and find their toys are cluttering up your home, turn your spare room into a dedicated play area. Your children will have a place to have fun and you’ll get to enjoy seeing your living room floor again. You can add mini sofas for them and plenty of toy storage to keep the space comfortable and organised while they let their imaginations run wild.

To start creating their dream playroom you’re going to want some bright colours to add to the cheerful atmosphere that will help to encourage their imagination and have fun. We’ve got these Elegance Abstract Pink Wall Panels and Elegance Abstract Soft Blue Wall Panels if you're looking for a low-maintenance cladding option with colours that will get your little ones excited for playtime. They’re easy to clean so when your children are causing a mess and taking their art to the walls you can rest easy knowing all you’ll need is a cloth and some solution. Not to mention the easy installation means it’ll take no time at all to get their dream playroom set up and ready for their creative minds to take over.

Elegance Abstract Pink Wall Panels

Design your dream spare room with The Panel Company

Decorating any spare room starts with some reliable wall panels that will complement your interior design choices and suit your needs. Whether you’re building a cosy crafts room or a functional home gym, find something that will align with your needs. 

Here at The Panel Company, we have everything from waterproof panels to soundproof tiles, to compliment every room and every lifestyle so you can create the spare room of your dreams.