Basement Remodeling Trends
Build a Game Room, Expand Storage Space
Trends in Basement Remodeling
It used to be that when you walked into a basement, you assumed you would see certain aspects such as wood paneled walls, ugly shag carpeting, or worse – nothing. Just a regular unfinished basement! Well, these days it’s much different. People are looking to their basements as an unused room that could be potential space. Not only can it add more space for you and your family but if you ever plan on selling your home, this could be a big selling point and will add value to your home overall. If you’re interested in remodeling your basement or you just want a few ideas to help you along the way, below are a few options to consider when it comes to basement remodeling trends in 2016. If you are ready to remodel your basement you should contact a company that offers home remodeling custom ideas. A top contractor will be able to work with you to design the finished basement of your dreams!
Create More Space in Your Home
Built In Shelving and Storage Space
If you want to remodel your basement because you want to add living space, then built in shelving and storage is an absolute must! One of the cool things about basements is that they usually have a lot of nooks and crannies where you can create closets and built-in shelving units. This is a great way to use the space to your advantage so that it will feel organized and comfortable.
Add Some Color
Whoever told you that the basement has to be white was wrong. Adding a splash of color, either to all the walls, or to just one wall or certain accents are a good way to add color and make your space feel a certain way i.e.; eccentric, cozy, warm, fun, etc. Different colors added will allow for these aspects.
Add Some Walls
A basement will continue to feel like a basement if you have exposed wood or concrete on the walls. In order to fix this, simply paint over the concrete or add a drywall on to the walls for a nicer finish and then paint those.
Basement Lighting
One of the things that are sort of ominous about basements is that they are usually either partially underground or fully underground. This can cause the space to look dark, gloomy or in some cases, downright creepy. Consider adding in some light and play with the different options available. You might be surprised at how the end project looks once you add in some recessed lighting, pendant lights and a few lamps around the room. In fact, it might look like a whole space! Recessed lighting is a really good option because these are lights that go up into the ceiling, rather than bring the ceiling down any lower than it already is. Recessed lighting can really help to light up a room and add ambiance.
Add A Bathroom or Kitchen
If you are remodeling your basement, it’s probably because you want a place where you can spend some time. Well, one of the ways to increase that time and make it really special without leaving the space is to add on a bathroom and a kitchen. It doesn’t have to be anything big or fancy – unless that’s what you want. But, a smaller bathroom with a toilet and a sink are good enough. No shower needed unless that’s what you want. For the kitchen, consider adding a few necessities as well as some luxury items. You can even cordon off a section where you have a wet bar and then behind that you can add oin your stove, oven, fridge, microwave, etc. This is going to come in use for when you have parties or get together. It’s not only a good way to entertain in the basement, but if you plan on doing any sort of get together where you need more space than the upstairs kitchen, you will have it in conjunction with the space downstairs.
Non-Traditional Basement Remodel
Instead of making a basement space, why not think about other trends going on right now? A few of those options include; bedrooms, game rooms, gyms, home theaters, etc. If you want to create more bedroom space in your house, the basement is a good option, just make sure that you add in a lot of insulation so you won’t freeze in those colder months! Game rooms are also popular. You can still do all of the aspects mentioned above, but also add in some fun factors too like a pool table, mini bowling alley, a big screen TV for watching the games, some leather couches and chairs along with cool sports memorabilia. One thing a lot of people want in their house but don’t have room for is a gym. The basement is the perfect option for that. The last option is a home theater or media room. The basement is a very good place for this because it's either underground or partially underground which will hide a lot of your noise from your neighbors and a lot of the outside noise from coming inside. Also, it’s naturally dark which is definitely what you want for a media room. You can lay down some carpet, add in some really awesome theater chairs – leather or fabric which are ultra-comfy and recline, paint the walls a darker color so that there is no interference between glares from the light oon the media versus the walls. You can also add some cool options in like one of those popcorn machines, a small appetizer buffet / warming table, and of course either a big screen TV or a projector! Projectors are really technologically advanced these days. It would do you some good to check out the different sizes, options, and features available.
If you have a basement just sitting there collecting dust, do something with it! Some people don’t have basements so they just have to make do with what they have, but you? You have a goldmine just sitting there not being used! Even if you never plan to sell your home, you still could make it an asset rather than a room you never use. Come up with some more ideas based on the suggestions above and see what you can come up with.