Lisähuoneena

Lisähuoneena refers to an additional room or space, often one that is not a primary living area, that is used for a specific purpose. In Finland, this term is commonly used when discussing housing and its functional spaces. A lisähuoneena can encompass a variety of areas, such as a home office, a hobby room, a guest room, or even a storage area that has been converted for more active use. The concept implies that this space is supplementary to the main living quarters like bedrooms and the living room.

The designation of a space as a lisähuoneena often depends on its usage and how it is perceived within the household. For example, a small, often unheated room in an older apartment building might be used as a storage space, but if a resident decides to set up a desk and chair there for working from home, it effectively becomes a lisähuoneena in practice. Similarly, a spare bedroom that is rarely used for guests but is consistently occupied by someone working or pursuing a hobby also functions as a lisähuoneena. The term highlights the flexibility and adaptability of living spaces to meet the evolving needs of residents. It is not a formal architectural term but rather a descriptive one used in everyday language to define a functional addition to a dwelling.