Basement Finishing for Fun
When most people buy there homes, if they’re lucky or planned ahead, they’ll get one with a basement. Finished or not, these rooms are awesome. They stay the same temperature year round and are a great place to store things that you don’t want out in the garage or a shed.
If you’re fortunate enough to have one that doesn’t get overly humid and possibly has a sump pump, then you’re in great shape. If not, these things are fixable, though they can get a little pricey, depending on who you use.
So, let’s say the time has come and you can afford to finish that basement. What do you want to do with it? Well, you have tons of options and can combine ideas to make a really great room.
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.
Great examples of finished basements. Yep, many do not understand the work that is involved in these basement finishing projects.