Practically all modern homes have a flex space, whether it’s an extra room, a spare bedroom, a spacious stairway landing or a finished basement. A flex room is a space you can fully customize as your lifestyle needs change. Think of it as a blank canvas you can make your own. Here are some of the ways to transform your flex space, according to the expert home remodeling contractors at DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park.

1. Home Office

Flexible work arrangements aren’t going away any time soon. According to Upwork’s Future of Workforce Pulse Report, one in four Americans will be working remotely this year. And by 2025, it’s estimated that 36.2 million Americans will be working remotely. As such, a home office is a smart investment that can help you get ahead of the curve. 

Natural Lighting & Productivity in Your Home Office

Here’s a pro tip: to boost productivity in your home office, make sure there’s ample natural lighting. Sunlight not only brightens up the mood but also has an indirect impact on work productivity. According to a study conducted by Northwestern Medicine and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in 2014, office workers that had more exposure to sunlight experienced better sleep quality and overall quality of life—all of which can affect productivity. 

2. Yoga & Exercise Room

It’s important to take care of your mental and physical health. You might want to consider transforming your flex room into a yoga or exercise room through a home remodeling project. Even just a few minutes of daily exercise is beneficial. A yoga or exercise room also has other advantages. For starters, it’ll be easier to maintain your exercise routine if your yoga room is just a few steps away. Convincing yourself to go to the gym takes time and effort, which are better spent doing your routine.  

3. Extra Living Room

If you often have guests or family over, turning your flex space into an extra living room could be a great idea. When it’s not being used for entertaining guests, grandpa and grandma can use it to read or relax while the kids play or watch TV in the other room.  

4. Craft or Hobby Room

There’s nothing wrong with having a room dedicated to a hobby such as scrapbooking, quilting or music. Go ahead and treat yourself!

Let’s Start a Conversation!

DreamMaker Bath & Kitchen of St. Louis Park offers a wide range of professional home renovation services, including bath and kitchen remodeling services. To get started on your project, call us at (954) 637-6386 or get in touch with us via our online form. We serve homeowners in Dayton, Eden Prairie and Minnetonka. For more information about the DreamMaker Virtual Modified Process and updates related to COVID-19, please visit our website.