Five Ideas for your “Bonus” Room

ERIE, Pa., March 25, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Whether it's a spare bedroom, the basement or extra space above the garage, there are lots of reasons to personalize "bonus" space in your home. Whatever your motivation, Consumer Reports estimates adding a flex or double-duty room can potentially boost your home's value by 4 to 6 percent. If you are looking for ideas, Erie Insurance has five suggestions to create a bonus room to brag about:

1. Workout space: Make a home gym with rubber flooring, fitness equipment and free weights. Or mellow out and design your own yoga sanctuary. Either way, adding mirrors to a room can make a smaller space appear larger and help you check your form.

2. Kids playroom: Whether it's for your own kids, grandkids or a home babysitting setup, the little ones will love having their own space. Houzz has this list of ideas for designing a playroom.

3. Arts and crafts room: Here's your excuse to splurge on home organization accessories! Creative hobbies like sewing, painting, knitting or quilting require lots of supplies. A designated space can help you keep your creative focus. Get more hobby room inspiration in this list from HGTV.

4. Movie theatre: With a home theater, the whole family can enjoy the big-screen experience without the overpriced popcorn. The must-haves? A projector, comfy seating, dimmable lighting and a solid sound system. Amp up your next showing with this list of creative family movie night ideas.

5. Music room: Soundproofing makes at-home recordings sound cleaner - and keeps the neighbors happy, too. Whether you want a home recording studio or just a space to jam with friends, opt for bold, inspirational colors, mood lighting and lots of storage space. 

Whenever you tackle a major home improvement project, don't forget to check in with your insurance agent. Major improvements that add value to your home often mean you need a higher limit on your homeowners insurance. Learn more about what makes our homeowners coverage different, or find a local ERIE agent to request a quote.

Erie Insurance Group
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 9^th largest homeowners insurer and 11^th largest automobile insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written and the 16^th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. The Group, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, has more than 5 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia. Erie Insurance Group is a FORTUNE 500 company.

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