While living in a house the identity of certain rooms can become blurred over time as the lounge becomes part office, the spare bedroom becomes a storage room or the dining room becomes the kids play area.

If this has happened to you, it’s probably best to convert such rooms back to their original identity or make sure each room is well defined with a clear function. It shouldn’t look overfull with too much going on, nor should it be empty and lifeless. Bedrooms should all have a bed and dining rooms should vibrate lifestyle and entertaining potential.

This makes sound financial sense and could assist in obtaining a higher sales price as certain rooms may hold a greater perceived value than others, as purchasers could perceive bedrooms to be worth more than offices or dining rooms to be worth more than playrooms.