No More Boring Basement! 11 Ideas That Will Make Yours the Most Enviable Basement in Your Neighborhood
Basements can be used for so much more than storage; they have incredible potential to be a cozy place to hang out. To turn your basement into a good living space, you may have to do some remodeling, and in order for the remodel to turn out well, it's important to consult with the right professionals. If you do hire the right people, though, here are some of the amazing results that can come out of the efforts you put into making your basement more homey.
This basement has been remodeled in a very modern style, with fixtures and colors that fit in with a home that has a more modern theme. The space incorporates such contemporary entertainment as a home theater, a sports bar-like area, and a spot that's perfect for playing pool. The design even includes a sleek gas fireplace!
Basements may be underground, but even so, this basement remodel proves it's possible to make your basement feel like a loft. The white walls and contemporary furniture contribute to the ambience of this basement--an ambience that seems to instantly transport you to the trendy loft apartment neighborhoods of a big city.
Even a family with kids can decorate their basement in this trendy style. Pictured above is the play area that these fashionable parents created for their tiny tots.
Trying to get fit or stay in shape? Make your basement the perfect place to keep your New Year's resolutions and reach your fitness goals. Just imagine how much more you'll work out when you don't have to leave your house to get to a gym! Depending on the space you have, you could even mount a TV or install an entire home theater system within view of your workout equipment. Then you could enjoy entertainment and fitness at the same time!
Worried about the duct work in your basement? If you think there's nothing you can do to hide the ugly duct work in your basement, just take a look at the basement remodel above. With a some black paint, these ducts actually create a striking look that complements the decor of this basement.
If you have a walk-out basement, you may even be able to make your basement feel like it's not a basement at all. This remodel makes good use of natural lighting via a wide window, which gives this basement space about as much flexibility of function as a living room. The space can be used as a well-lit reading or chatting space during the day, yet can also be a great place to watch TV or movies any time of day or night.
Your basement doesn't have to look modern, though, if the rest of your house doesn't. A good designer can add or preserve architecture that echoes the antique look of the rest of your house without compromising the livability of the space. There's no need to modernize the look of a basement that just needs some added functionality, especially if you prefer an antique ambience!
If you want, you can even create a mix of rustic and modern, like this basement home theater and poker room combo! Half of the use of the room--a home theater--is very modern, while the style of the whole room is inspired by much more rustic influences.
Admittedly, this bowling alley remodel requires a rather large basement space. But it still demonstrates that a basement can be almost anything you want it to be; you can use it for all kinds of recreation and fun with friends, family, and party guests.
In fact, if all you have is one room of your basement to make into a recreation area, even that is enough space to turn into something unique, like a home hockey rink! This homeowner is clearly really in to hockey. Like them, with a bit of remodeling, you can personalize your basement to suit your preferences, whether that's a home theater, a game room, an art studio, a home gym, or a little bit of everything!
Ultimately, be sure to have fun with the design and make it suit you and your personality. It's pretty obvious that the owner of this basement has a bright, cheerful personality. How will your basement represent your personality? The right professional can help you achieve your desired result. Now that you have some inspiration, why not design and implement your dream basement remodel?
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