Decorating
Decorating: Creative Spaces for Hobby Enthusiasts of All Kinds
Dedicate a space in your home to spend time doing something you love
We all set resolutions to do more of what we love. And, as these creative spaces show, it’s easier than you might think to cultivate many favourite pastimes in the comfort of your own home. So if you’re mad about music or have a soft spot for sports, find inspiration from the hobby-filled spaces below.
Music
Compose a music room designed to bring the family together in song. As well as offering a practical place to play instruments, this decadent hobby space oozes theatrical glamour, with a zigzag rug and bowler hats set proudly on display on alcove shelving.
Compose a music room designed to bring the family together in song. As well as offering a practical place to play instruments, this decadent hobby space oozes theatrical glamour, with a zigzag rug and bowler hats set proudly on display on alcove shelving.
Yoga
Salute the sun each morning in a dedicated place in which to enrich your yoga practice. Keep the interiors simple, choose a space abundant with light and, if possible, choose an east-facing spot so you can celebrate the morning sun.
Salute the sun each morning in a dedicated place in which to enrich your yoga practice. Keep the interiors simple, choose a space abundant with light and, if possible, choose an east-facing spot so you can celebrate the morning sun.
Movies
Film buffs take note: you don’t have to build an entire home theatre in order to enjoy a film night. Frame your favourite movie posters on the wall and line sofas one behind the other for an equally epic home cinema.
Film buffs take note: you don’t have to build an entire home theatre in order to enjoy a film night. Frame your favourite movie posters on the wall and line sofas one behind the other for an equally epic home cinema.
Sports
Whether your a football fan, rugby nut, or a cricket person, build a room in the house dedicated to your sports paraphernalia and trophies … and don’t forget the widescreen TV.
Whether your a football fan, rugby nut, or a cricket person, build a room in the house dedicated to your sports paraphernalia and trophies … and don’t forget the widescreen TV.
Reading
Escape the hustle and bustle of your home in a novel reading room. Line the shelves with your favourite books and invest in the comfiest chair you can find.
See 9 of the best reading nooks
Escape the hustle and bustle of your home in a novel reading room. Line the shelves with your favourite books and invest in the comfiest chair you can find.
See 9 of the best reading nooks
Horse riding
For all equestrian enthusiasts out there, take heed of this beautifully rustic stable. We can only dream.
For all equestrian enthusiasts out there, take heed of this beautifully rustic stable. We can only dream.
Cartography
Mad about maps? Take inspiration from this nautical number. Map wallpaper lines the walls that surround an armchair and a dining table that’s perfect for spreading out charts. Team with accessories that encourage exploration.
Mad about maps? Take inspiration from this nautical number. Map wallpaper lines the walls that surround an armchair and a dining table that’s perfect for spreading out charts. Team with accessories that encourage exploration.
Art
Explore your inner Picasso in a dedicated art studio. This spacious studio is enveloped in inspiration.
Explore your inner Picasso in a dedicated art studio. This spacious studio is enveloped in inspiration.
Gym
If you’re tired of dragging your heels to the gym each morning, create a room you can roll out of bed and into. This energising room combines a workout area with a sauna and a place to stash the towels – now that’s motivation.
If you’re tired of dragging your heels to the gym each morning, create a room you can roll out of bed and into. This energising room combines a workout area with a sauna and a place to stash the towels – now that’s motivation.
Gaming
Gather the entire family together in a place in the house filled with games. Perfect for after-dinner entertainment, this unused space now includes floor-to-ceiling storage for board games and even a seating area devoted to the cause.
Gather the entire family together in a place in the house filled with games. Perfect for after-dinner entertainment, this unused space now includes floor-to-ceiling storage for board games and even a seating area devoted to the cause.
Writing
For a writing zone that inspires true creativity, surround yourself with your favourite reads and objects to reflect your personality. Filled with cosy furnishings and soft wooden accents, this home writing space is as inviting as they get.
For a writing zone that inspires true creativity, surround yourself with your favourite reads and objects to reflect your personality. Filled with cosy furnishings and soft wooden accents, this home writing space is as inviting as they get.
Acting
Allow the talented folk in your family to take centre stage with a home theatre… of the literal sense. Budding Cate Blanchetts can practise their lines in an adorable home stage and dress-up station like this one.
Allow the talented folk in your family to take centre stage with a home theatre… of the literal sense. Budding Cate Blanchetts can practise their lines in an adorable home stage and dress-up station like this one.
Meditation
Create a calming meditation zone inside your home. This simple, nature-inspired living space is the ideal spot in which to regroup and recharge.
Create a calming meditation zone inside your home. This simple, nature-inspired living space is the ideal spot in which to regroup and recharge.
Gardening
Green-fingered souls among us can keep their plants in order in a space devoted to gardening. Transform a tired shed by adding practical storage for pots, gardening tools and watering cans. Add a work station and chair for planting jobs, plus an outdoor radio for entertainment.
Green-fingered souls among us can keep their plants in order in a space devoted to gardening. Transform a tired shed by adding practical storage for pots, gardening tools and watering cans. Add a work station and chair for planting jobs, plus an outdoor radio for entertainment.
Woodwork
Transform your shed into a hideaway that nurtures creativity. Use simple pegboards and shelves to store tools and opt for a deep work surface that has plenty of room for working on your latest projects.
Read 8 steps for a shed you’ll want to potter in
Transform your shed into a hideaway that nurtures creativity. Use simple pegboards and shelves to store tools and opt for a deep work surface that has plenty of room for working on your latest projects.
Read 8 steps for a shed you’ll want to potter in
Entertaining
If you love nothing more than entertaining family and friends, an outdoor bar could be the answer. Fit lighting and comfortable seating for a party that will go on all night.
If you love nothing more than entertaining family and friends, an outdoor bar could be the answer. Fit lighting and comfortable seating for a party that will go on all night.
Massage
Whether you’re passionate about the art of massage or you’re lucky enough to have someone to do it for you, a relaxing, muscle-melting studio may be the perfect answer to the question: ‘What on earth can I do with my spare room?’
Whether you’re passionate about the art of massage or you’re lucky enough to have someone to do it for you, a relaxing, muscle-melting studio may be the perfect answer to the question: ‘What on earth can I do with my spare room?’
Pottery
Whatever your hobby, it’s important you plan a space that’s practical. Take this pottery studio, for instance. Double glass French doors welcome plenty of light for artistic activities and keep it ventilated. It’s also built to conform to the appropriate specifications for a kiln and other pottery tools.
Whatever your hobby, it’s important you plan a space that’s practical. Take this pottery studio, for instance. Double glass French doors welcome plenty of light for artistic activities and keep it ventilated. It’s also built to conform to the appropriate specifications for a kiln and other pottery tools.
Stargazing
Bringing new meaning to the words ‘home’ and ‘space’, this budding astronomer’s dream features bespoke stainless-steel-fabricated panels that reveal out-of-this-world wall murals. Telescope is non-negotiable.
Bringing new meaning to the words ‘home’ and ‘space’, this budding astronomer’s dream features bespoke stainless-steel-fabricated panels that reveal out-of-this-world wall murals. Telescope is non-negotiable.
Golf
This courtyard would suit a golfing enthusiast to a ‘tee’. Synthetic turf is used to create a putting green and hole for all-day entertainment.
This courtyard would suit a golfing enthusiast to a ‘tee’. Synthetic turf is used to create a putting green and hole for all-day entertainment.
Planes, trains and automobiles
Hobby spaces don’t have to be imposing. A great way to plan a space dedicated to your favourite pastime is to introduce subtle accessories, such as wall art and collectibles, as featured in this smart bedroom.
Hobby spaces don’t have to be imposing. A great way to plan a space dedicated to your favourite pastime is to introduce subtle accessories, such as wall art and collectibles, as featured in this smart bedroom.
Bowling
Remember, nothing’s out of reach if you put your mind to it. Who’d have thought we now have the tools to build a bowling lane at home? You’ll never have to leave the house for date night again.
TELL US…
Please let us know your favourite hobbies and share photos of your own hobby spaces in the Comments below.
Remember, nothing’s out of reach if you put your mind to it. Who’d have thought we now have the tools to build a bowling lane at home? You’ll never have to leave the house for date night again.
TELL US…
Please let us know your favourite hobbies and share photos of your own hobby spaces in the Comments below.
If you love the art of crafts, can sew like a pro and were built to quilt, a dedicated craft room like this one will be on your wish list. Add a collaborative double desk that provides options for both work and play, and line the walls with your favourite cuttings.