Are you trying to decide what to do with your basement? By remodeling an unfinished or partially-finished basement, you gain valuable living space. Think about what your home is missing and what features you would benefit from. Here are 5 basement renovation ideas.
Basement Renovation Ideas: Add a Media Room
If you have a big family, you might want more than one space to relax. Turning your basement into a media room is a great basement renovation idea, especially if you have kids with a big age gap. Mount a big screen TV or a projector and add some comfy couches and chairs. If anyone in your family plays instruments, the media room can double as a practice space.
Make it a Guest Suite
If your basement has a separate entrance as most do, you can separate the space off from the rest of the house and use it for guests or rent it out. Having a short-term rental is an easy way to make some money quickly. Consider adding a kitchen to the basement, and you can rent it out as a whole apartment.
Kids’ Playroom
Young kids have a lot of energy and need space to play. If you don’t have a big yard, making the basement into a kids’ playroom is a great option. Install carpet in the playroom to make the area safer and more comfortable for kids.
Wine Cellar
If you are a wine aficionado, you know how much space a wine collection can take up. Transform your unfinished basement into a wine cellar. Keep in mind that a wine cellar needs to be kept cool, so you’ll want to make sure that you can keep the basement climate-controlled.
A Home Gym is One of the More Practical Basement Renovation Ideas
Your gym might still be closed due to COVID-19, and you need a new place to work out. Why not finish your basement and turn it into a home gym? You don’t need to buy fancy, expensive workout equipment to have a functional gym. Some sets of weights and a mat are all you need. Add a TV if you like following along with workout videos or online gym classes.
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