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Design Ideas for Basements (2nd Edition)

Basement Finishing 101: The Beginner's Guide to Basement Finishing

Having your own basement should really be seen as a privilege.  There are so many ways you can utilize a basement it makes you wonder why not more homes are built with them.  A lot of people will buy a property thinking that it meets their needs, not fully understanding how their lives are going to change over the coming years.  Most people will end up finding their current home to be too small due to the introduction of new family members, acquisition of new hobbies or even starting your own business from home.  If you aren’t lucky enough to have a basement you will probably end up having to move to a larger home or extend up into the loft area.  If you have a basement but simply are not sure what to do with it, you will be pleased to know that there are numerous uses for a basement.  Don’t be afraid of converting your basement, just because it is an underground room doesn’t mean it has to be ugly or uncomfortable.

Although one of the major difficulties with a basement is the lack of natural light, there are certain types of room which work really well down in a basement.  It’s certainly much easier to convert a basement than it is to move home which is one of the most stressful things you can do.

Wine Cellar: Most people enjoy a glass or two of wine now and again, however there are some who like to take things that bit further.  For the real wine buff, having a wine cellar is the ultimate accessory for the home.  Basements are often the most ideal places to install a wine cellar however there are other considerations such as installing a wine cellar cooling system.

Games Room: It’s not just the younger members of the family who enjoy playing games.  The adults can play pool, darts, table tennis or card games.  Having a dedicated games room can really encourage the whole family to get together and have some fun rather than be stuck in front of the TV all evening whilst being unsociable.

Cocktail Bar: Your kids might already have a dedicated games room elsewhere in the house or you might not have any.  If this is the case then installing a cocktail bar is great for entertaining your friends.  One of the great things about being in a basement is that sound tends not to travel as much to your neighbors’ properties.  You can easily have some quiet or lively parties in your basement as long as you decorate it nicely and install different types of lighting.

Music or Theatre Room: Some people are really keen on watching DVDs or listening to music in dedicated rooms so that they can enjoy the experience to the max.  For better sound insulation you should have an acoustic lining installed on the walls and ceilings.  People tend to like watching DVDs with the lights turned low or off so this is another reason why installing a home theatre room in your basement is such as great idea.

Photography Studio: More and more people are choosing to work from home instead of for a larger company.  If you look in your local yellow pages you will see that there are a number of small photography studios in your area.  If you are a professional photographer and want to work from home then setting up your studio in the basement can work really well because you can control lighting much better.

Workshops: If you enjoy making things or repairing things then having a workshop in your basement can work out really well.  The good thing about workshops is that they really just need to be functional and so you don’t need to spend a fortune decorating it to the highest standard.  The downside however is the lack of natural daylight so you might find it difficult to work properly.  You should also think about taking large and heavy items in and out of the basement and how easily you would be able to do this.

Home Gym: People are very worried about their health nowadays so want to keep as fit and healthy as possible.  Some people who are currently overweight feel uncomfortable about joining a gym because they are worried that they’ll be surrounded by beautiful slim people.  Having your own home gym will allow you to exercise and sweat like a pig in privacy.  Ideal flooring for home gyms is rubber, plus you should also think about ventilation for quality air supply.

With so many basement decorating options you might be wondering why it has taken you so long to think about carrying out all the necessary work.  One you have decided what sort of room you want your basement to be, you can then get on with the work and start enjoying life more.

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