Bonus Rooms

Check out these bonus room ideas for families of all shapes and sizes. These stylish bonus room designs are brilliant!

2,731 Heated s.f. 3-4 Beds 3.5 Baths 1-2 Stories 2-3 Cars Four pillars support the inviting front porch, which greet guests upon arrival and contribute to the great curb appeal of this exclusive, farmhouse plan. A side porch serves as the friend's entrance, leading to the mudroom with a powder bath. Cozy up next to the warm fireplace. which serves as a focal point in the family room and adjoining eat-in kitchen. A large, multi-use island in the kitchen includes seating for four, and…

Check out these bonus room ideas for families of all shapes and sizes. These stylish bonus room designs are brilliant!

A modern upgrade to a traditional bonus room over garage. Check out the full post to see all of the upgrades to our space and home bar.

With front and rear porches, this 3-bed Craftsman home plan defines country living. French doors part to grant access into the foyer, where a formal dining room sits to the right, and the combined great room and kitchen straight ahead. The vaulted ceiling with exposed beams guides your eyes to the fireplace on the left wall, and the massive island in the kitchen provides additional seating. A large pantry provides space for larger kitchen appliances and buying in bulk. The master bedroom is…

A modern upgrade to a traditional bonus room over garage. Check out the full post to see all of the upgrades to our space and home bar.

I was flipping through old photos clearing out space on my memory card when I came across some photos I took several months back of our upstairs guest room / movie room area that I realize I never shared! I had every intention to, then I guess I just forgot! I remember taking these like the week I found out I was pregnant, so I’ll just blame it on having other things on my mind! 😉 Anyway, I don’t think I ever really did share this space after we got it how we wanted it a little over a year…

The sky’s the limit for bonus rooms, if you’re lucky enough to have one. Decorating them often calls for an extra dose of creativity, and sometimes that means calling in some reinforcements, namely a pro designer. That’s exactly why homeowner Ellen McCue teamed up with Fiona Leonard of Fiona Leonard Interiors on this lounge-like hangout for her two teen sons.

My first big project of 2015 was making some built-in shelves and cabinets around this window in the Bonus Room. Before: I started out by framing the window in the craftsman style, like I've done throughout my first floor. Then, I built the base cabinets based off Ana White's Rebecca Media Center - Console plans. I've used these plans a lot for reference when building cabinets. I spent most of the month of January building and painting these two cabinets and doors. (I can't believe I don't…

Our friends are wrapping up their build of Architectural Designs House Plan 51814HZ in reverse on their rear-sloping property in Alabama. Ready when you are! Where are YOU going to build?