Those who snore and their sleep-deprived partners make up a significant portion of the US population.No matter who retires from the couple’s bed, the most widely used alternative is the family or living room sofa. However, rejecting the alternative and twisting and turning all night with the “circular saw” can strain a relationship, not to mention the deep circles that sleepless nights create. One solution and trend in homes is for a space adjacent to the master bedroom to serve as a “snoring room”. And surprisingly, the “circular saw” is often the one that is delegated in the snoring room.
Quietly placed at the top of wish lists by spouses building new homes, builders and designers are now offering the option, and many married couples are embracing them. Often times this new haven is a room accessible directly from the master bedroom. Some homeowners take a designated sleeping area on a builder’s floor plan, enclose, and soundproof the new room.
The snoring rooms are decorated in the colors and style of the master bedroom. A general rule of thumb is that a snoring room should have at least one double bed. This encourages visits from the other half. Room dimensions vary, but most decorators said a bed, nightstand, and comfortable reading chair, twelve by twelve feet, would comfortably hold.
As with any emerging trend, snoring rooms are popular in newer homes where modifications are easier. But, one contractor said, he’s seeing an increase in renovating existing homes to create a “snoring escape.” If you include a snoring room in your home, it’s too early to tell how they will be accepted by home buyers at resale. At this point, plan to undo a snoring room before putting your house on the market.
