New PLaces to write at home

Finding the perfect spot to write can sometimes feel like an adventure. While a desk or a cozy nook might be the usual go-to choices, exploring unconventional spaces in your home can spark creativity and offer a refreshing change of scenery. Here are some unusual yet inspiring places you might consider for your next writing session:
1. The Attic
I mean, if you’ve got one and it’s not sweltering or freezing, the often overlooked attic can be a hidden gem for us writers. I’m sure the quiet atmosphere and unique view of the world from above (IF there’s a window) can set the stage for creative thinking. The closest thing I have to this is a garage attic space for storage where anything living goes to die.
2. Under the Stairs
Do it like Harry Potter! The space beneath the stairs is often underutilized, but with a little imagination, it can become a cozy writing nook. I’ve seen a ton of people reconfigure the space for storage or a dog hideout, why not a writer’s hideout?! Decorate it with a small desk, (even one you need to sit on the floor for) some cushions, and ambient lighting to create a snug environment perfect for focusing on your writing. AND! I bet it’s a great place for “hide and seek” with the kids.
3. The Pantry
Where all parents go to sneak a snack, writing in the pantry doesn’t sound all that weird. Surrounded by the comforting presence of food, you might find inspiration for culinary tales or simply enjoy the quietude of this tucked-away spot. Watch out for goldfish crackers on the ground though!
4. The Laundry Room
While not the most glamorous location, the laundry room can serve as an unexpected writing haven. While the washer is going, you can concentrate on your words. Multitasking is what us mom’s are great at! And some SAHD’s, too. 😉
5. The Bathtub (Without Water)
This one doesn’t seem so outrageous as I know a few writers who do their best work in the tub, with or without water. An empty bathtub can be a surprisingly comfortable place to write with the proper cushioning. Filled with pillows and blankets, it can become a snug little cocoon of writing. Just be sure to keep your electronic devices safe from any potential splashes!
6. The Closet
And not just clothes closets, I’ve learned. Water closets work wonders, too. I’m not afraid to say that I’ve gone there for a peaceful cry when I’ve been overwhelmed. I bet writing in there would be fantastic.
7. The Garage
Like the attic, make sure you can survive in this one. AC/Heater, dry from the elements, that sort of thing. Often seen as purely functional, the garage can also be a creative haven. Set up a small table and chair, and enjoy the change of scenery. The openness and rawness of the space can inspire new ideas and perspectives. ANNNND, another place to keep the kids guessing where you’re at.
8. The Balcony
Currently, I am in the process of making my bedroom balcony a place for writing during the dry months. I might even be able to put a heater next to me for when it’s just chilly. Definitely not during the winter or when it rains. Even when a cover, Washington can get crazy with it’s rainfall.
Hopefully this helps my fellow writer friends with ideas of where to get some space and peace (notice I didn’t say quiet), this summer to get some words in. Exploring some of these places in your house might just lead you to new ideas, too.