Organizing Small Spaces :: Dual Purpose Rooms

We are in the midst of a series of articles featuring tips and solutions for Organizing in Small Spaces.

When dwelling in a small space, it's helpful to find strategic ways to set up your rooms to serve dual purposes.

A book case is a superb way to section off one large space into multiple activity areas/zones (with a bonus of additional storage):

• One Space / Three Purposes:

{1: living area of a personal friend of mine}

{2 : computer/message area}

{3: Play Area}

 

• Living Room/Dining Room:

{image via housetohome.co.uk.com}

• Office / Living Room

{Image via Alanna Cavanaugh}

• Living Room / Bedroom
  

  

  {Image via apartment therapy}
  
  

• A shared sibling bedroom: 

{side 1 for a girl - via IKEA Share Space}

{side 2 for a boy- via IKEA Share Space}

 

• Kitchen/Creative Work Space:

{via BHG}

Create space for an office/creative space in any room with the  help of ...

 ~ a closet ~

{coat closet turned mini office via Women's Day}

~open shelving~

{leaning shelves sold at Container Store}

or, 

~ an armoire~

Source: bhg.com via Heidi on Pinterest

Alternatively, consider completely re-purposing a 'traditional' room entirely.  Pay no attention to how blue prints would define your space.   

Design rooms to serve you and your families individual needs:

• Formal Dining room turned Home Office:

{image via Apartment Therapy}

•   Formal Dining Room Turned Craft Room: (via Tatertots & Jello):

  
Before:

After:

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Read more from the Organizing Small Spaces Series:

1. How to Create Space in Small Living Areas
   
2. Maximize Storage with Shelving 
3. Designate a {Limited} Place for Everything