9 Hobby Room Ideas From Interior Designers

Meditation Room

No matter how big or small, a meditation room is a calming retreat where you can tune out the noise and turn inward. This simple, serene room created by House of G Designs includes a meditation bench and cushion, various instruments, flowers, and lots of light.

“When designing this home, the homeowners shared beautiful antique bells they had collected on their many travels to Nepal, and I knew that this space needed to have the bells as its focal point,” shares interior designer Laura Giuliani, founder of House of G Designs. “The rest of the space came together with vintage furniture and textiles and a vintage-inspired wool rug with muted ocean tones.”

Home Gym

Whether you’re more of a gentle stretcher or never miss strength day, a home gym is an excellent way to leverage an unused room. This bright and airy gym by Brad Ramsey Interiors has a little bit of everything: a squat rack, yoga mat, free weights, and cardio equipment. Floor-to-ceiling mirrors create the illusion of a larger room—and allow you to check your form while you get your sweat on.

Reading Room

Any book lover is familiar with the longing of having your very own library. Even if it’s a small nook—or in this case, a repurposed dining room—the dream can be yours.

“We turned this unused formal dining room into a quiet reading room for my client,” says interior designer Melanie Bryant. The addition of custom built-ins paired with the sofa niched in the space makes the space feel like it was there from the start.”

Golf Simulator Room

Golf enthusiasts will get a kick out of a golf simulation room that allows you to practice your swing any time of day. Along with improving your game, it also makes for excellent socialization opportunities when friends visit. Designed by Margali & Flynn Designs, the large screen and comfy chairs in this space allow the room to transform into a theater when the golf clubs are put away.

Puzzle and Game Room

Game night just got way more fun. A gaming room outfitted with puzzles, board games, and books makes it easy to lose track of time in the best way. Plus, it’s a great way to keep everything contained and organized in one area.

This game room, designed by Sarah Tract Interiors, is brimming with color and texture via sculptural ceramics, a stone table, and organic woven pendant lights overhead.

Painting Space

Novice or experienced, a painting room flooded with natural light can quickly become your happy place. Make this space feel intentional by choosing a high-quality easel and beautiful décor, and provide some nearby seating so you can take a rest while contemplating your work.

Music Room

Maybe you’re a guitarist with an impressive collection, a drummer who needs a space to drown out noise, or a pianist who wants to showcase their piano. Whatever the case, a music room is easily customized to your needs. Add wall-mounted instrument displays for function and flair, hang meaningful artwork that leans into the theme, or soundproofing panels to keep the peace.

Rec Room

A recreation room is a natural choice for any home with kids (or adults who enjoy some good competition now and again). This eclectic space outfitted by Sarah Tract Interiors includes a ping pong table, swings, and seating for video games and cinema. A corner beverage station is a nice touch to help the room feel more welcoming.

Wine Room

Yes, wine counts as a hobby—especially if you’ve accrued countless bottles and want to display them beautifully and safely. This striking designed space by Bambi A’Lynn Interior Design incorporates thoughtful touches like glassware, a ladder to reach upper shelves, and a variety of storage.

Outfit the rest of your wine room with seating, ambient lighting to set the mood, and maybe even a small fridge or charcuterie prep station to complete the experience.