The document provides tips for maximizing space in a multi-purpose room. It recommends starting by identifying needs and priorities. Then create a floor plan on a blank slate and consider arranging items and zoning areas for different functions. Using multi-functional furniture like beds that double as seating can help utilize space. Built-ins provide storage while saving floor space. Balance different areas and make the space personal through custom details. The example of remodeling an office space demonstrates applying these tips to create distinct zones for a media area, bar, guest room and storage within the limited space.

1. Presented by
Wendy Albee
NKBA, NWSID, Master Builders, Remodeler Council, CGP

2. Maximize the space you do have
and use it all year round

3.  Who?
 How?
 When?
 What are our needs?
 Guests? Office? Kids? Storage?
 Functionality?

4. Plan Ahead
 Write down the answers to the questions
 Prioritize
 List specific items:
 How much storage?
 What are we storing?
 How often do I need access?, etc.

5. Start with a Blank Slate
 Write down the room measurements on a blank piece
of paper
 Measure items that need to be in the space
 Plan out various floor arrangement options

6. My Office
Floor Plan of Multi-Purpose Space:
Media room, bar & entertaining, guest room, storage

7. My Office
Before Remodel – Small area for storage, seating a problem in
front of fireplace…..

8. My Office
Before Remodel – Small, ‘unfriendly’ bar area,
dark paneled walls

9. My Office
Before Remodel – Storage was difficult to access

10. Create Zones
 If the space allows, create separate zones for each
function
 If space is limited, zones may overlap

11. My Office
Create Zones:
Media room, bar & entertaining, guest room, storage

12. My Office
After Remodel
Media zone has comfortable seating, built-inTV cabinet, refaced
fireplace, and beautiful finishes.

13. My Office
After Remodel
Entertainment bar has comfortable seating, wine
rack, fridge, sink, microwave, ample lighting & storage, and
complementary finishes.

14. My Office
After Remodel
Built-in storage area includes room for movies & games, display
shelves for books, a place for guest items, and a kitchen pantry.

15. These red swivel chairs can face
the fireplace or turn & be part of
the game table grouping
Swivel chairs can turn to
be part of several ‘zones’

16. Use Multi-Functional
Furniture

17. My Office
Sofa is also a comfortable bed
for grand kids and guests.

18. My Office
Here’s an interesting hideaway bed that
transforms into a desk

19. My Office
Everyone is familiar with a Murphy Bed

20. My Office
Ottoman that
turns into single
bed
Platform bed
with storage
drawers

21. My Office
Day bed can
double as a sofa
and some have
storage below

22. My Office
Large ottoman
is a coffee
table, seating, a
nd storage
Small ottoman
is a seat, place
for storage, & a
table when top
is turned over

23. My Office
Dining table
flips over to
become a poker
table
Make your formal dining room
into a multi-purpose room

24. My Office
Dining table
opens to
intricate game
table
Look online
for unique
solutions:

25. My Office
Bunk bed with desk below

26. My Office
And you can get amazingly creative!

27. My Office
Portable items also work well in a
multi-functional space

28. Hide What You Can
And Get Creative

29. Window seat
that doubles as
a bed
Window seat with
pullout bed drawer

30. Computer armoires look
great and it’s easy to
hide your mess. Just
open the doors and
you’re back where you
left off.

31. Console table is
also a file cabinet
File cabinet
serves as
bedside table

32. Artistic
Room Dividers
Holds photos
Extra
long

33. Use Built-ins to Save
Space

34. My Office
Built-in cabinetry helps unify the space and adds much
needed storage using minimal space

35. My Office
Built-in workspaces can
work wonders in home
offices

37. My Office
Wall of built-ins help create zones

38. Create balance

39. My Office
Create balance on two
sides of the same room
using area rugs, built-ins &
swivel chair
A family room with two
functions

40. My Office
Swivel chair can become
part of fireplace seating
area as well

41. Make It Personal

42. Built-in window
seats are great for
storing client
samples
Love the
chandelier!

43. Structural
post gets a
mosaic glass
design

44. Pine cabinet gets a
makeover and check out
the one-of-a-kind
crown molding

45. Custom railing
is artwork

46.  Who?
 How?
 When?
 What are our needs?
 Guests? Office? Kids? Storage?
 Functionality?

47. 1. Plan ahead
2. Start with a Blank Slate
3. Create zones
4. Use multi-functional furniture
5. Hide what you can & get creative
6. Use built-ins to save space
7. Create balance
8. Make it personal

48. Thank you!