
{"id":860,"date":"2021-07-11T12:43:37","date_gmt":"2021-07-11T17:43:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/?p=860"},"modified":"2021-07-01T10:11:55","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T15:11:55","slug":"transform-graduates-room-move","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/blog\/2021\/07\/11\/transform-graduates-room-move\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Transform Your Graduate&#8217;s Bedroom When They Move Out"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When a child moves out after graduation, parents often feel a mixture of excitement and angst. Of course, the graduate is beginning a new phase of life, but in many ways, you are, too! If you aren&#8217;t sure how to convert your graduate&#8217;s bedroom into a more functional space for your specific needs during this new season, the experts at Matter Brothers Furniture in Naples can help. Keep these tips in mind to transform your child&#8217;s bedroom into a stylish yet practical space.<\/p>\n<h2>Declutter<\/h2>\n<p>Before transforming your graduate&#8217;s bedroom, sort through the items that to keep. Getting rid of pieces that you&#8217;ve had for a long time can be difficult at first, especially if sentimental. However, the process will get easier as you go along. Start in one corner of the room and work your way around the room in a circle. Be sure to consider every item that you come across and if it is not something you use, need, or love, get rid of it. Decluttering will be worth the trouble when you&#8217;re left with items that bring you joy and a clean, open space.<\/p>\n<h2>Define Its Style &amp; Purpose<\/h2>\n<p>After the room is clutter-free, it&#8217;s time to determine what you&#8217;d like it be used for as well as what style you plan to incorporate into the space. While the obvious choice for your graduate&#8217;s bedroom would be to use it as a guest room, perhaps it can serve you in other ways as you enter a new phase of life. If you&#8217;re unsure of what to do with the room, here are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.homes.com\/blog\/2017\/08\/6-ways-repurpose-graduates-old-room\/\">some ideas to inspire you<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Library:<\/strong> If you love to read, set up a cozy sofa, charming armchairs, and a plenty of handsome bookshelves to create a one-of-a-kind space to read and relax as you like.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Work-out Room:<\/strong> Include a yoga mat, exercise ball, hand weights, and any other must-have exercise equipment you can think of into the space to make working out at home easy and convenient. Don&#8217;t forget to include a large mirror and television to help you stay motivated while you exercise.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Office:<\/strong> Pair a charming desk, stylish chair, and table lamp together to create the home office you&#8217;ve always wanted. Be sure to add shelves, drawers, or a filing cabinet to keep your office supplies and papers organized and tidy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve defined the room&#8217;s purpose, be sure to define the style you&#8217;re striving to achieve. For a casual, relaxing atmosphere, coastal contemporary or rustic farmhouse may be what you&#8217;re looking for. On the other hand, traditional, timeless furnishings and accessories and decor can help you accomplish a homey yet sophisticated feel.<\/p>\n<h2>Make Your Graduate&#8217;s Bedroom Multi-Functional<\/h2>\n<p>Regardless of what you use your child&#8217;s old bedroom for, it&#8217;s wise to make the space as versatile as possible. How, you ask? By incorporating multi-purpose pieces. For instance, including a Murphy bed or sleeper sofa into your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.hgtv.com\/design\/rooms\/other-rooms\/10-tips-for-designing-your-home-office\">home office<\/a>\u00a0is a wonderful way to still provide a place for guests to sleep while still giving you a comfortable place to work on a regular basis. Likewise, if you decide to convert the room into your own personal art studio, you can easily add exercise equipment to a corner to squeeze in a quick workout whenever you feel so inclined.<\/p>\n<h2>Incorporate Pieces You Love Into Your Graduate&#8217;s Bedroom<\/h2>\n<p>Entering into a new phase of life without your child in the home can be difficult, but it&#8217;s equally exciting. There&#8217;s no better time to focus on the things that you love and make them a part of your home. When it&#8217;s time to redecorate your child&#8217;s old bedroom, don&#8217;t forget to add home decor that makes you happy. Include your favorite colors, artwork, and furnishings to ensure the space is a reflection of who you are and what you enjoy. If you don&#8217;t know where to start, don&#8217;t worry. The trusted design team at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/contact-us.inc\">Matter Brothers Furniture<\/a>\u00a0can make any home design project easy and fun. Stop by our\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.matterbrothersfurniture.com\/furniture-store-naples.inc\">Naples furniture store<\/a>\u00a0today to get started!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When a child moves out after graduation, parents often feel a mixture of excitement and angst. 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