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Money is no object. You have a whole room to yourself, maybe even a warm shed. No one else is allowed in. What do you do with it?

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exwhyzed · 07/02/2019 21:23

I would set up a sewing room. Lots of lovely fabrics on organised shelves. A wine fridge. A well set up sewing table, radio 4 playing in the background. No children whinging at me.

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StatisticallyChallenged · 09/02/2019 23:02

As money is no object mine would be a dual purpose walk in wardrobe and sewing room - I mainly sew clothes so having the two close by would make sense, I could plan outfits on my mannequin that were a mix of clothes I have and fabric to make things with, could adjust things easily...

There would be a fold away sewing station (see picture), shelving for bags, hanging hooks for accessories like scarves, great shoe storage where I could SEE everything, I'd need a good hat rack too. And some great mirrors and lighting

Money is no object. You have a whole room to yourself, maybe even a warm shed. No one else is allowed in. What do you do with it?
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3in4years · 09/02/2019 17:16

A bath.
A kettle.
A skylight.
An armchair.
A bookshelf.
A writing desk.
Lots of natural light.

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topcat2014 · 09/02/2019 17:12

I like going to Burford Garden Centre and looking at these things all set up. Particularly like the big wood framed orangery/greenhouse things.

Unfortunately I live in a 3 bed semi, not a Victorian Vicarage, so haven't got the room or the money for one.

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SDTGisAnEvilWolefGenius · 09/02/2019 17:05

Joint craft room and library. Lots of shelves for books and craft stuff, and plenty of other storage too. Sofa, TV and wood burning stove at one end of the room, so I have somewhere cosy to knit, crochet, sew or read.

Big table for cutting out drsss pattern pieces and for sewing machine, or for painting or other crafts. Computer in the corner, in case I need to spend time on MN.

Kitchen and loo just outside the craft room, so I don’t need to go anywhere else except for bedtime!

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MrsMartinRohde · 09/02/2019 16:45

I'd have a small gym, an area with a bed/extremely comfy sofa and loads of snuggly blankets and pillows, a little kitchen area and bathroom, and a piano. It would be completely private, no children or partners allowed. Oh, I'd have a cat that lived there, a magical one who could look after itself. excellent wifi as well. it would smell divine and be completely soundproofed.

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OneStepMoreFun · 09/02/2019 16:39

My fantasy! It would be a long, wide rectangle with wooden floor. One long wall would be all windows, looking out over fields and hills. The opposite wall would be lined with books. One short wall would have a fire place with real fire. There'd be a chaise longue/day bed and a huge desk. The other end would be a mini gym/meditation/yoga room with a cross trainer looking out over fields, a yoga mat, weights and a mirror for barre work.

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Rufusthebewilderedreindeer · 09/02/2019 15:03

We put a pub in our shed last year

We love it

Another room id be tempted to make it a library or cinema room

Or maybe i should just have two exta rooms

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pisspawpatrol · 09/02/2019 13:51

A lovely cosy sitting room. Lots of book shelves along the wall and storage for jigsaw puzzles and crochet projects. It would have a big comfortable chair with cushions and a blanket and a really lovely arty lamp over it for reading. I'd also have a table big enough to do jigsaw puzzles at with another comfortable chair and a good light for that. There would be a few succulent plants and ornaments scattered about, some photos of family, a small fridge for drinks and snacks and fresh flowers in a vase every week. The cat can come in, but no one else!

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AliasGrape · 09/02/2019 13:10

Library. Aside from the books lining the walls everything else very muted and minimally. One huge window with window seat (in my fantasy it looks out over cliffs), big squashy chair and a desk for writing. Fireplace and a cosy bed for my dog.

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primoestate · 09/02/2019 13:00

Painting studio. With a comfy sofa, fabulous light, Bose speaker for podcasts and music, shower so I'm clean when I go back in the house, cashmere throws, masses of art supplies and underfloor heating.
Bliss.

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Thisnamechanger · 09/02/2019 12:58

Pole dancing studio 😍

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Elfinablender · 09/02/2019 12:55

Lots of books, a comfy chair and an industrial sized lock on the inside.

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Tinty · 09/02/2019 12:51

Reading room/snug. It would have a log fire, oak shelves and warm soft yellow walls. There would be an excellent radio to listen to R4 Extra. Ideally, the view would be of a river and the walls would be lovely and thick so you could have a window seat. It would have to have a couple of nice high backed chairs by the fires and a more snuggly sofa too.

This would be my choice but it would also have a kettle and a small fridge, for coffee, milk and chocolate stash and shelves for lots and lots and lots of books.

It would also have two snuggly cats.

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TwoM · 09/02/2019 12:48

My own bedroom and chill out zone with the most luxurious bed.

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Disfordarkchocolate · 09/02/2019 12:46

Reading room/snug. It would have a log fire, oak shelves and warm soft yellow walls. There would be an excellent radio to listen to R4 Extra. Ideally, the view would be of a river and the walls would be lovely and thick so you could have a window seat. It would have to have a couple of nice high backed chairs by the fires and a more snuggly sofa too.

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leasedaudi · 09/02/2019 12:36

@bookmum08 my husband has a Lego / library. No craft though

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AlanThePig · 09/02/2019 10:48

I already did it. Dh had his garage where he messes about at the weekend so I got my craft room. It's never usually this tidy though....

Money is no object. You have a whole room to yourself, maybe even a warm shed. No one else is allowed in. What do you do with it?
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haverhill · 09/02/2019 10:07

A cosy and slightly boho place with some 1960s/70s furniture and fabrics mixed with mid-century stuff.
MASSIVE sofa.
Books, DVDs and CDs in abundance.
Lots of art on the walls.
Flowers and plants.
Space enough to do Pilates/yoga.
Tea-making station.
Fridge.
Cheeky extra addition: beautiful swimming pool just outside.

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iklboo · 09/02/2019 10:02

Library with a fully stocked gin bar, comfy couches, blankets / throws, music system and cats.

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Justanotheruser01 · 09/02/2019 09:51

A really pretty extra living room with snuggly materials and a warm feeling to it and it just be mine nobody else allowed in

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GreeboIsMySpiritAnimal · 09/02/2019 09:44

Mine would have a huge, deep bath, with an unlimited supply of hot water and a large selection of beautiful smelling bath oils and foam.

There'd be an enormous book case within reach of the bath, filled with well-loved favourite books - not first editions or anything I'd worry about getting wet in the bath.

There'd be a mini fridge with wine and chocolate in it, a speaker for music/radio and a screen with a streaming service.

And it would be soundproofed and have a big lock on the door, so I could actually escape my family for a bit!

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CormoranStrike · 09/02/2019 08:12

I’d hVe a craft room in two halves - one side a sewing room, massive cutting/quilt planning room, shelves and shelves of fabric, all the tools and a good sized sewing table with my machine recessed into it.

As money is now object (great game) I would have a long arm free motion quilting machine.

At the other end would be paper crafting - scrapbooking, cardmaking etc.

Again, big table, lots of shelves.

There would be plenty of light, pretty views, warmth and a DAB radio.

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SubparOwl · 09/02/2019 07:21

I'd freeze it and fill it with penguins like Mr Popper. Surely there is no superior option.

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WineGummyBear · 09/02/2019 07:11

Yoga/cycling studio.

Massive TV screen to show my yoga teacher (Adriene). Massive windows with sea view.

Bikes set up on turbo trainer.

Awesome sound system.

Fridge with chilled drinks. Lovely fruit bowl. Couple of nice armchairs.

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spinabifidamom · 09/02/2019 07:00

*secret

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