It’s not that difficult to turn your basement into useable space with some basement decorating and remodeling. If you really do it up nice, it can add a new dimension to your house! While it’s true, not everyone will want to hang in a dark basement, this can actually work in the rooms favor for particular styles of rooms. Below you will find some basement decorating ideas and when you might, or might not want to use them.
Music Room - a basement can be converted into an AV (audio video) entertainment room with very little modification. The major thing you’ll be needing to do with your basement in this regard is to use acoustic lining for the walls and ceiling to keep the sound from penetrating both to and from the rest of the house. This assures total sound quality in a closed room. However, basements are prone to air moisture, which may damage your electronic equipment, so you should buy an air dehumidifier to keep the atmosphere in the basement dry.
One great use for basements that is very popular is a game room. Lots of people are putting ping pong tables, pool table and other game tables into their basements today. Plus you make a lot more noise in the basement without bothering the neighbors. You can really add some zip to the place too by painting the floor and walls and adding in some good lighting.
Home Gym - it’s pretty easy to get your basement set up as your new favorite workout area. You won’t have to worry about marking up the floors or walls and the concrete gives the equipment a solid footing. For softer footing, you can use rubber mats on the floor and place mirrors to line the walls, and you’re all set! Of course, you’ll want to be sure that you have good ventilation and are breathing in nice fresh air.
The basement is a perfect place for all your tools, so why not build a basement workshop? These days the basement works just as good, if not better, as the garage for a workshop. If you make small things in your workshop, the basement is perfect but if you build large cabinets then you might have to make the basement door larger to get them out.
You can go all out and do a major remodel on your basement or just put some fun paint down. However, like with anything else in the home decorating area, the more you spend, both in time and money, the better the outcome!
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- Lee Dobbins