Many people think of their basement as a dark, dank area that provides extra storage and a place to put the furnace. However, a basement can be so much more than that. Today, homeowners are putting their basements to many different uses and turning them into enjoyable and highly functional spaces.
It may be tempting to make-over your basement yourself, but you will be better off if you hire a home remodeling company. Remodelers have amazing basement remodeling ideas, and they have solutions for handling issues like low ceilings, dampness or water leaks, exposed ducts and plumbing, appropriate flooring, and bare concrete walls. Here are our pick of the top basement remodeling ideas we’ve come across in projects.
The First Basement Remodeling Idea on the list is “In-Home Theaters”: In-home theaters are a natural choice for basements since they benefit from a lack of natural light. Remember that planning for an in-home theater requires more than just choosing stereo equipment and blu-ray players. The furniture and layout of your room are also essential elements. Seating should be comfortable, well-positioned for good viewing, and easy to clean, since eating in the in-home theater is a must. You will need ways to conceal excess wiring and to ensure air circulation, since all of those electronics can make the room warm. Install dimmable lights for the best control over light levels.
The Second Basement Remodeling Idea on the list is “Game Room/Bar“: Poor lighting is a problem in many basements, but in a game room or bar it can create ambiance. Basement game rooms also mean that you don’t need to worry about whether the pool table or arcade games are too heavy for the floor. When planning for a pool table, make sure you have enough room for players to move around the table easily; you don’t want to have to worry about pool cues marking your walls. You can combine your in-home theater with a bar or game room to create an overall entertainment center that provides screen space for video games. Many parents with older children like this set-up because it allows the kids to play at home while being out of the way.
The Third Basement Remodeling Idea on the list is “Guest Room or Au-Pair/In-Law Suite”: These days many families have grandparents or childcare providers living with them. You can convert unused basement space into a suite, with a small living room, bedroom, bath, and kitchenette. This gives the live-in guest some privacy and a place to call their own. Even if you don’t have someone living with you, the basement is a great place to put a guest room.
The Fourth Basement Remodeling Idea on the list is “Family Room or Play Room“: These rooms are popular for the basement since they require a lot of space to run around, something many basements have in abundance. You can combine two or more uses by setting up a family room area with seating and television (which can become a small in-home theater) and a separate play area for the children.
The Fifth Basement Remodeling Idea on the list is “Home Gym“: Basements tend to be on the cool side, but that’s not a problem in a home gym. Home gyms allow you to store a lot of exercise equipment in an out-of-the-way location and can save you money on gym memberships. Plus, you’ll have no excuses not to exercise!
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Written By:
Offer Steuer
President
OTM Designs & Remodeling, Inc.
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