4 Exciting Ideas To Makeover Your Basement

If you’re at a loss as to what to do when it comes to your basement, you're in luck. We have some exciting basement makeover ideas that will help you to come up with solutions to some of the most common problems, such as low ceilings and small windows, and inspire you to create a usable space in your own basement.
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Take a look at some of these great basement remodeling ideas below--and find some helpful tips, too!

4 Exciting Ideas To Makeover Your Basement

1.  Create A Family Hangout

Your basement could easily become a great family hangout with the right furniture and accessories.  You could create a space to study, a space to relax, and a space to play games like ping pong or foosball if you have enough room, and all you have to do is divide the space properly. Create a relaxation / social area in the middle, and then space out activities on either side. This could become a terrific spot for your kids to hang out with their friends, too.

2.  Create A Game Room or a Man Cave

Your basement has the potential to become a dedicated game room / man cave, with the inclusion of a pool table, dart board and other accoutrements.  Add a wide screen TV, perhaps a poker table, a mini fridge and some comfortable seating, and you have the optimal spot for all your manly entertaining!

3.  Create A Playroom For The Kids

If you want your kids to have a space of their own, you could convert your basement into a area just for them.  Use non-toxic flooring, paint the walls a kid-friendly color and add storage for toys and shelving for games, and you have the perfect playroom. If you need help designing your space, the right basement developers will help you to come up with a plan that works for your individual space and needs.

4.  Create A Home Gym

Enjoy working out but don’t like the idea of going to the gym? Invest in some affordable gym equipment and create your own home gym. Add a few inexpensive items like free weights, resistance bands and a workout bench to get you started.  A television and a sound system can round out the total home gym experience.  If working out isn't your bag, try creating a relaxing yoga or meditation studio!

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​Top Tips To Make The Most Of Your Basement Area

If you’re going to build a usable living space in your basement, no matter what you decide to create, you should use the following tips:

• First and foremost, be sure your basement is completely waterproof.  Foundation waterproofing provides a dry basement by reducing the amount of water that seeps into a home. It can divert it while adding a waterproof barrier.  It also reduces moisture, thus reducing potential mold and mildew from forming.
• Use lighter and brighter paint, wall coverings and flooring.  The amount of lighting in a basement is minimal, so you want to ​try and make your basement feel as light and bright as possible.
• Pick bold furniture pieces so you won’t have to use too many accessories. You don’t want your basement to look too cluttered.
• If your basement houses your washer and dryer, try to pick a designated area in your basement as a laundry room.  You can frame out a wall to separate the area, or simply hide it behind a tri-fold room divider (aka Shoji screen).
• You can use bold design elements to stop your basement from looking boring. Use wallpaper, great light fixtures, and fun accessories to create a space that you just love to spend time in.
• Don’t forget to include plants and similar accessories to bring your basement to life.  Philodendrons, ivy and even lucky bamboo are indoor plants that thrive in low light.

Making over your basement can be a lot of fun. Identify your needs, think about who is going to use it and what for, and you’ll be able to come up with a great design. Whether you want a play room, games room, or a second living area, you can create it in your very own basement.
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