8 Ideas for a New Home Gift
Your home is a sanctuary, an escape from the hustle of life, a resting place, and a gathering space. At M/I Homes, we know that home is central to all of our lives and plays a critical role in our well-being.
That’s why we’ve adopted flexABILITY in our floorplans: new innovative home designs, built for today and tomorrow, so you can create the less "traditional" room you've always wanted in your home.
Learn about the myriad of possibilities waiting to be unpacked in your home's flex room and get ideas for how to make this space work perfectly for your needs!
What Is a Flex Room?
A flex room is a space in the home that can evolve with you as your needs change, such as a gym, an office, a studio, a play room, a game room, and so much more—there are so many ways you can decorate and use this room.
Flex rooms can be used as a daily transitional style space to accommodate everyone in the family or to a more themed and permanent space in your home. The best part: the flexibility to change the room as your needs change.
Flex Room Design Ideas
That’s where we come in. The flex room décor ideas below are just a sample of many ideas that you can pull from as inspiration for your personalized space.
Game / Bonus Room
Why: Great for having a central location to entertain your guests and a fun spot for the family
Steps to turn your flex room into a bonus room:
- Add a wet bar for easy access when hosting
- Add a TV, game system, pool table, etc. as a focal point
- Designer Tip: Keeping this space open enhances the flow of traffic; select a few big pieces and keep it simple.
Movie Room
Why: Create a home theater to get the family all together and enjoy a cinematic experience right at home
Steps to turn your flex room into a movie room:
- Create the ultimate theater experience with dark drapes and comfy couches and chairs
- Add a large-screen TV or a screen with a projector
- Designer Tip: Add a vintage popcorn maker for quick easy snacks and a fun aesthetic (yum!)
Office
Why: A home office space of your dreams is both convenient and inspiring for those work-from-home days
Steps to turn your flex room into an office:
- Find the largest desk that fits within this space
- Add a comfortable yet supportive office chair to get you through the work day
- Add an additional table or desk to accommodate multiple needs like school and work from home
- Opt for multiple lighting styles to get into focus mode and catch up on work, no matter what time of day
- Designer Tip: Invest in plenty of desk space in your flex room. The more desktop surface space, the easier it is to stay organized.
Play Room
Why: Tired of the kids’ toys taking over your whole house? A play room consolidates toys to one room to hide mess and stay organized
Steps to turn your flex room into a play room:
- Create a designated play area for the kids to enjoy and spread out
- Easily rotate out pieces, décor, and themes as kids grow
- Designer Tip: Add doors to your play room to hide the kids’ mess from your guests.
Want a mix of some or all? Some flex spaces can be large enough to accommodate a variety of uses. Remember this room is flexible: the point is to make it work through all the seasons of life to best suit you and your family.
Get even more ideas for what to do with a flex room.
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