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Five Top Basement Renovation Ideas

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Are you making the most of your basement? Very often, the basement is the most underrated space in any house. Some refurbishing done, a few changes here and there and you will end up enhancing your living space, and also create a cool new addition to the beauty of the whole house. There are several ways you can use the basement.

Converting it into a Basement Bar
You want to have a party at your place but do not have a specific room for it? Well, if you have redone the basement into a bar, then you don't have to worry. In an isolated part of your house, nobody is going to care how much you carouse and party with your friends. Keep it as spacious as possible for the dances, along with some subtle light from the floor for that bar ambience.

Using the space for extra bedrooms
Oops! Some unexpected guests turn up! You don't have enough extra rooms in your house. But you sure can accommodate them in a comfortable suite down in the basement. Complete the space with an en suite bathroom and TV and it becomes a cool place to stay in. Ample lighting with a sleek functionality makes a great difference.

Converting it into storage
You can also remodel your basement into a storeroom. Remove all that junk you have been storing for ages from your living room and store it in your basement. If you are the kind that has a garage filled with old items you cannot bear to throw away, a basement storage space is ideal, allowing you to free your garage for more useful things.

Building a Home Office
Some people want a quiet private place for work. So what could be better than the basement? Away from the distractions of the family, you can now focus on your job. Nevertheless, make sure it does not turn into a bleak little coop for you. You should add some bright lighting here and there to create a sense of space. Hang some nice paintings, posters or photos on the walls and place your work desk just beside the window, if you have one.

Converting Your Basement into a Playroom
Your children complain how you will not let them play in the house because they might break some beloved family heirloom or collectible or ruin the walls. Why don't you create a complete playroom for them? You can remodel the basement into a playhouse for the children. Cozy, private and safe, they can do whatever they want in their little world.

But you need to take care of some cardinal things that make the basement into a great bedroom, playhouse or office. Build a nice snug bathroom with sufficient plumbing and draining, check the lighting of the place and make sure the electricity is working. You could also go for an acoustically insulated ceiling if necessary, decorate cum protect the walls with dry walling and make sure you put in a sub-floor because if the floor is in direct contact with the ground, it is going to be very cold. Remember, remodeling sounds very easy and many adventurous D.I.Y. inclined men set out to do it themselves. However, it is always best to consult a specialist basement contractor for advice or to get a costing on the work.

by Nida Rasheed