Basements can be difficult rooms to decide what to do with.
They can be extended, but their usage may still seem limited.
After all, having no windows and limited natural light doesn’t help.
Struggling for ideas on what to do with yours?
Read on for our suggestions.
1. Cinema room
For this, you’ll need furniture and a large screen. High-performing acoustics could also enhance the experience.
The basement’s position means loud volume is unlikely to disturb other rooms or neighbours.
Once the room is set up, you can host viewing parties with popcorn and drinks. It could also be the ideal place to unwind at weekends.
2. Bedroom
Bedrooms are one of the most valuable rooms in any property. This could be a worthwhile investment because of the value they add to a property.
You may have practical uses for this. For example, if you’ve got a family member who visits you regularly.
Or you could sleep down there yourself while looking for peace and quiet.
3. Play area
A games room or play area is an exciting idea. The former could involve:
- Video games
- Snooker
- Pool
- Darts.
Or you could create a play area for young kids in your family.
This means they can enjoy themselves, jump around and shout, without being too noisy in the rest of the house.
4. Gym
Looking to get into shape? There’s no better way to do this than a gym.
And with gym memberships becoming more expensive, why not invest in yourself by building your own facility?
The equipment to put in this room may be expensive. But you could also stock it with:
- Free weights
- Mirrors
- Exercise mats
- Treadmills.
5. Utility room
Not many houses have the luxury of a utility room. Yet, these spaces don’t need to be too big.
So, even if you’ve only got a small basement, you could make this work.
You can put a washing machine, a dryer and a towel rack in this room. It may also be helpful to have storage options.
Just ensure it’s properly ventilated, especially if you’ll be leaving wet clothes out there.
6. Home office
A home office is something that’s become increasingly in demand. More people are working from home than ever before.
This creates a growing demand for this type of room.
Your house will be far more valuable when it’s got a home office.
Especially when it benefits from a strong WiFi connection, heating, and many plug sockets.
You can turn this into a quiet space for productivity, away from the noisy rest of your house.
7. Wine cellar
This is undoubtedly a more ‘luxurious’ option.
If you’re a keen collector of wine, either as an enthusiast or an investment, this could be the ideal place to store it.
Specialists could advise you on the layout of this room. This includes setting the ideal temperature.
It could be a fun indulgence that makes your house unique.
