Easy DIY ideas to transform your maid’s room

• Build Your Own Study or Workspace
• Get Some Extra Storage Space
• Have an Entertainment Room
• Create a Laundry Room
• Design a Kid’s Activity Room
• FAQs

Have a spare room you’re keen to unleash your creative ideas on? Most of the larger 2-bedroom apartments for rent in Dubai come with an additional room, traditionally used by stay-at-home nannies or other domestic staff, helping with the household chores. If you have such a space and want to utilise it to create a home office, study area or even a reading nook, here are some DIY maid’s room ideas that you can try!

BEST MAID’S ROOM IDEAS TO TRANSFORM IT INTO A USEFUL SPACE

Though you may be tempted to throw all your junk into the spare room, you’d be better served by resisting that temptation. There are several possibilities for renovating and utilising this space. With some thought and out-of-the-box planning, you can easily turn this extra space into a pleasant spot for de-stressing, relaxing, or working – you name it!

Here are some of our favourite maid’s room ideas to transform this room into an aesthetically pleasing, functional space.

MAKE WORK FUN WITH A NEW STUDY OR HOME OFFICE

If you enjoy spending hours curled up with your favourite books while sipping on your favourite cuppa or love surfing the internet away from the conversation in the living area, why not get yourself a study at home! You just need a comfortable seating area, a bookshelf and some chairs to transform your maid’s room into a personal study or a library for your kids.

It’s best to have your maid’s room designed in a way that helps you organise all your study materials in a neat, easily accessible manner.

You can simply head to the nearest furniture stores to get some shelves, chairs and coffee table and even throw in a bean bag or two to lend a more relaxed vibe.

If you think your study will eventually become your mini home office, make sure you invest in a sturdy desk with an ergonomic chair. The space should also be well-lit so you don’t end up straining your vision.

CREATE MORE STORAGE SPACE

Another useful maid’s room idea is to transform it into a storage room to de-clutter and organise your home. A storage room is a welcome addition to any home, but it’s best to keep some boundaries in place to avoid it looking like a hoarder’s den.

It’s really important to avoid putting everything that you don’t use in your storeroom otherwise it will transform into a catch-all for all the things that you don’t really need. So it’s wise to set your priorities straight before jumping into the actual building process.

Now let’s talk about how to turn a maid’s room into a storage room. There are countless storage ideas for a small space. If you are feeling overwhelmed with the number of options, a good option would be to start by adding some high shelves along the walls to store books, pictures and other small items which can often create unnecessary clutter in your living rooms and bedrooms.

Having such a dedicated space is a great way of keep things organised and ensuring your home remains clutter-free. These plastic boxes can hold anything from fabrics, tools and shoes, to old toys and decorations. You can pick a different colour box for each item or use a permanent marker to label the boxes.

A NEW ENTERTAINMENT ROOM

What to experience the latest live-action movie in your very own entertainment lounge? Then you will love our next option on this spare maid’s room ideas!

You can easily transform your maid’s room into a dedicated entertainment space with your big screen TV, home theatre systems or gaming consoles.

Add a comfy recliner, bean bag, or couch with your media setup and have yourself a great movie or game night with family and friends. You can easily find furniture and other decorative items at a discount at cheap shopping places in Dubai.

You can take the maid’s room ideas for home theatre up a notch and add a dimmer switch or recessed lights to create a low-lit ambience. This will give your home theatre cinema-like experience.

TURN IT INTO A LAUNDRY ROOM

Another popular way of revamping a maid’s room is to turn it into a laundry room. Depending on the size and layout of the additional space there are several laundry room ideas at your disposal.

Due to the nature of this revamp, some plumbing and drainage system could be required to turn your maid’s room into a laundry room. In some homes, it could be a costly idea but in the end, it would help you keep your laundry organised. You can set up an ironing table in a corner too, to press your linens as soon as they dry.

Since there may be some structural changes needed, you do have to check with your builder/landlord if the transformation is feasible/allowed. But once the project has gotten the green light – you can even add a sink with some vanity lights to create a multi-functional utility room.

ACTIVITY ROOM FOR KIDS

This maid room idea is for the little ones at home. If you have a spare maid’s room, you can make it more interesting by turning it into an activity or a playroom for kids. The first thing is to get a couple of attractive boxes to keep their toys. Then you can use some colourful wallpaper to decorate the room in a theme your kid prefers.

If you have creative kids in the house, install whiteboards or a soft board where kids can get all artsy and post their masterpieces. Get a small kids table and chairs from any of the used furniture stores in Dubai and create a space where kids can get together for a fun tea party or other activities.

If you don’t want to put in table and chairs, make a quick play area on the floor using an old-school (but still very handy) method – fancy cartoon-printed mats or rugs.

Kids love to play on the floor so make sure the floor is comfortable and safe by investing in a comfortable washable rug that covers the entire floor. The colourful and soft alphabet rubber mats are a good option as well if a rug isn’t what you’re after.

FAQs

WHAT OTHER OPTIONS DO I HAVE TO TRANSFORM MY MAID’S ROOM?

When it comes to putting an empty maid’s room in Dubai to good use, there are many options depending on your requirement and budget. Here are some other ideas:

• Guest bedroom
• Kids’ bedroom
• Hobby room or arts and crafts room
• Walk-in closet
• Fitness room

HOW CAN I MAKE AN EMPTY MAID’S ROOM APPEAR FULLER AND MORE VIBRANT?

An easy way to make your room appear more vibrant and lively is to paint it with rich and warm colours or use a colourful wallpaper. The key here is to paint the ceiling in a lighter shade than the walls unless you have a high ceiling. Adding a mural or any art piece can help the room appear fuller.

HOW MUCH WILL A MAID ROOM RENOVATION COST ME?

The cost depends on the type of renovation you require or how much furniture, paint, wallpaper and other accessories you might need. But there are plenty of options to get inexpensive home décor in Dubai. Dragon Mart Dubai has several furniture stores and home improvement products available at unbeatable prices. Or you can visit any of the open markets in Dubai to get furniture, artwork and home décor at a discount. 

This concludes our top maid room ideas to help renovate and reuse the extra space. It’s possible to make a small room appear bigger with the right paint job. Here are some amazing house painting services in Dubai that you can try. The experienced professionals will help you choose the right colour scheme to match the rest of your house.

If you don’t wish to invest in painting your home, here are some unexpected ways to use wallpaper at home. For more options check our blog for home decor ideas on a budget.