Of all the places in our home that get our attention, the basement gets the short end of the stick. They can be quite large and yet many people just use them for storage or for nothing at all. If you have a basement you aren’t sure what to do with, we want to help you out. We’ll give you a couple ideas for transforming your basement to get your creative juices flowing and get you in the right mindset for change.
Playroom
If your house is smaller but still has a basement, it’s a great place for the kids to have their own space. Not only does this keep their toys and games out of the way of the most used rooms in your house, but it also lets your kids feel like somewhere in the house is uniquely theirs. You can go small with just an open area for play and some storage shelves, or you can go all out with an indoor jungle gym and games table. The scope is up to you.
Home Gym
Every home could always use an exercise area. The basement is great for this because, as with the playroom, it keeps items such as dumbbells and weights out of the way of everywhere else. Your home gym is up to your own interpretation and budget. Get some fancy weight machines or exercise equipment, or just get one barbel and floor mat—whichever works better for your situation.
Spare Bedroom
Want to bump up the number of bedrooms you can say your house offers when you put it up for sale? Try turning that space in the basement into another bedroom. There are a few things to remember about renovating the basement into a place you’ll actually want to spend a lot of time, but just try to make the area as cozy as possible.
Office Space
For all of those who work from home, you don’t need to spend every hour of work at your dining room table. Of all the ideas for transforming your basement, this is arguably the most practical use. Having separate rooms for work and leisure will allow you to focus more on both, whether you’re on or off work. All you really need is a functional desk, a comfortable chair, an internet connection, and you’ll be ready to tackle the challenges of the day.
