If you are lucky enough to have a basement in your home, it might be time to utilize that space. Whether your basement is finished or not, there are lots of ideas to make your basement something special.
Storage or perhaps a weight room is about the only thing an unfinished basement can be used for. Once your basement is finished though, the possibilities really open up.
Some good ideas for a finished basement are: game room, gym, living space for your teen son or daughter or you can create an apartment to rent out each month.
Game Room
Turning your finished basement into a game room is quite popular these days. You can build one room to house your big screen TV, gaming system, music system and other electronics. You probably want to think about some extra insulation or soundboard to help control the noise.
You can then build a second room to house a pool table, darts and pinball machines. You can even set up an air hockey table in this room.
The last room should contain at least a small kitchen area with the basic appliances, so you can eat and drink while you and your friends hang out.
Finally, don’t forget to have a basic restroom available to keep your guests or family from having to go upstairs all the time.
Put in some new carpet and fresh paint and you are done. (more…)
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