Basement Office/Work Space
Refinishing a basement into a home office or work space gives homeowners the convenience of a comfortable work environment from home. Enjoy a convenient and peaceful work environment separate from the rest of the house, while remaining only a few steps away from your home life. Recessed lighting and decorative lamps add style and necessary light to a typically poor-lit basement. Building additional storage should be taken into consideration to ensure the office is as comfortable and convenient as possible.
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Basement Gym
Enjoy working out but can’t find the time to visit the gym with your busy schedule? Finishing a basement into a home gym provides the convenience and comfort of working out in your own home. Choose equipment based on your fitness goals while ensuring it will fit properly in your space. Flooring, such as rubber padding and foam mats, should also be taken into consideration for safety, comfort, and floor protection. Flooring options should be stable and slip resistant.
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Basement Bar/Lounge
Transforming a basement into a bar and lounge is a perfect way to create space for entertaining with the convenience of being separate from the rest of the home. A wet bar will require hookups for plumbing and drain pipes. The right light fixtures, such as recessed lighting, are important in setting the room’s ambience. Other important aspects include storage, entertainment, and furniture. Pool tables, televisions, and stereo systems are nice additions to a lounge and provide additional entertainment.
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Basement Bedroom
Finishing a basement into a bedroom is a great solution to a lack of space in the rest of the home or even a private guest bedroom. Like with any basement finishing project, insulation is very important. Ceiling insulation helps minimize overhead noise and while a fully insulated floor may not be necessary, carpet with padding increases the room’s comfort. Because space may be limited, built-in headboards and storage are helpful ways to make the room seem more spacious. Warm colors will also make the room more comfortable and inviting.
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Basement Game Room
A separate game room provides children with a safe place to play while allowing you to keep your home in order. Special attention should be paid to the flooring. Selecting material such as cork is warmer and softer which helps keep children safer. Colors should be bright and fun. Built-in storage provides space for toys, games, and organization without taking away space from the rest of the room.
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