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10/06/2008

Most guest rooms lie unused most of the time, so why not turn yours into a multi-purpose space that's still practical for overnight visitors? It could even show potential buyers how versatile your home is...

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Home Office

More and more of us are turning a little-used room into a home office, and rightly so. They're popular with buyers, especially if the room is too tiny to be a useful bedroom. Chris Brown, Vice President of the National Association of Estate Agents (NAEA) says, 'Our research shows that a growing number of people are now working from home, so a home office will have a broad appeal.'

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The Must Haves

  • Get a phone line connected to the room to access the internet.
  • Home offices benefit from clean, subdued colours to create a professional atmosphere. Pale yellow stimulates quick thinking and white always looks smart in busy areas.
  • A desk and chair are obvious essentials, but include plenty of storage for files and bills. Hanging shelves, rather than a filing cabinet, will make more room for a sofa bed.
  • Alternatively, look for a desk or set of shelves that converts into a bed. The Wallbed Workshop have a good range from £1,837.
  • If you go for a regular desk, positioning it near the window will not only use up what is often dead space, it will also give you something to look at while giving your eyes a break from the screen.

All the room will need is a lick of paint, with most of the budget going on furniture, so the switch to home office could cost as little as £250.

All products and prices correct at time of publication - 11/2006

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