Most rooms in your home have a name and a designated function. If you’re lucky, your home has extra space, typically called a bonus room, to repurpose and use as you wish.

"Bonus room" is a term in the real estate business coined in the early '90s. Although debate is still going on as to what it actually means, usually the phrase describes an extra space which can't ...

Turning an unfinished basement or bonus room (such as the attic) into a living area is a major remodeling project that involves hundreds of details. Before you get started, take stock of the space ...

They refer to the room as the Skybar, and despite its name, it’s very kid-friendly, with pool, ping-pong and TV as well as snacks and drinks for all ages, including the couple’s 12- and 18 ...

Make Room For Fun. A choose-your-own-adventure bonus room comes with a lot of potential, but also a lot of indecision. If you can't quite decide what you want your space to flex as, try crafting a ...

Now becoming the new norm, bonus rooms are typically a space in the home that is — as we say in Louisiana — lagniappe. Most new builds have incorporated the bonus room phenomena with an over ...

Couples with growing families are the most frequent buyers of Landmark Homes that feature over-the-garage ”bonus rooms,” according to Julie Carwell, director of sales and marketing for the ...

“A room designated for teenagers to gather is more appealing than a bonus room, which can mean anything,” says the plan’s architect, John Thatch of Dahlin Group in San Ramon, Calif.

In Cambridge, an open third floor inspires a new look. Extra space is a luxury, but when a large bonus room is left undefined, it can become a catch-all for household projects and clutter—open ...