Most homes have a room that isn’t living up to its potential: a dark basement, a cluttered garage, an attic full of boxes or a spare room with no real purpose. Dwell Wisp is here to help you turn those spaces into rooms you actually use.
Hi, I’m Sophie Bennett, the editor of Dwell Wisp. I started this site to share practical ideas for the extra rooms in a home: how to finish a basement on a budget, where a desk fits in a small bedroom, what size room a pool table really needs, and how to make a game room or home theater feel cozy instead of cavernous.
What you’ll find here
- Basement Ideas: finished and unfinished basements, ceilings, walls, bars, theaters and storage.
- Game Rooms: gaming setups, home theaters, pool table rooms, home bars and TV walls.
- Home Office: desk setups, small-space layouts, built-ins and office and guest room combos.
- Bonus Rooms: man caves, garage conversions, home gyms and attic bedrooms.
How we approach every project
Every idea starts with the space you really have. How high is the ceiling? Is there natural light? What does the room need to do, and on what budget? We share measurements, materials and the trade-offs of each option, and we’re clear about which projects are simple weekend updates and which are best left to a licensed contractor.
A note on links
Dwell Wisp is reader-supported. Some articles include affiliate links, which means we may earn a small commission if you buy through them, at no extra cost to you. That never changes what we recommend.
Get in touch
Have a question about a room in your home or a project you’d like us to cover? Reach out through our contact page. We read every message.