You might be excused for thinking that all that extra footage and space under your house is there for the sole purpose of stashing that hideous furniture you got from your grandfather-in-law. However, you can easily turn all of that space into a very nice and functional cozy little room. Not only will you be able to utilize that useless space but also add value to your property. And of course, an extra bedroom (or two) can always come in handy when you have friends over. You can also create a home office if you like and start working from home. Let us check out a few really great ideas to make the most of your house basement:
- Embrace the darkness (in your basement)!
It is a fairly common issue that small basements usually don’t come equipped with windows. But you don’t have to turn it into a dungeon, not when you can embrace the darkness! You can turn it into a darling little home cinema where your projector will create cinematic magic in the dark. Apart from that, you can also create a cozy little den or man cave that you can use to take some time out from the rest of the world. Soft lighting, zero-watt bulb-equipped side lamps, and music piped through an IoT system can help create the right ambiance. You can also create a game room complete with a bridge table, chess boards, and snooker tables, each with its own lighting systems. This way, while the rest of the room will be an envelope in darkness, the actual action will be well-lit so you won’t have any problems playing your favorite game.
- Two living rooms are better than one
All homes have a living room but few of them have more than just one. It would be a great idea to have another living room in the basement. It would be a great place to chill in if your family is entertaining people who don’t want to meet. You can watch films there and also hunker down. In the colder months, a warm and cozy basement can become a singularly inviting space, especially in the colder months. You can put in low-slung furniture (especially if the ceiling is low), dark leather-backed sofas, and other stuff to make it the ideal family space in your house. You can also hang abstract art on the walls.
- Use light-colored sliding doors
If done right, even a windowless bedroom can become really cheery with the magic of bright sliding doors. A pastel-colored slider can create a feeling of a much larger space than what is actually available. You can keep them open all day long, and close them at night when you want a bit of privacy. Think carefully before you choose the color since it will be the first thing people will see when they come into the basement.
- Use dark colors
The rest of your house might be all bright and light but you can be more assertive and opt for bolder and darker colors in the basement. Since you already have light-colored doors, you can offset that to create the ultimate cozy look and feel with dark-colored walls and ceilings. Throw in plenty of ceiling lights of low wattage and place the same on the walls. This will help to create a very warm atmosphere that will give you a homely feeling every time you go to your basement. Get an office chair that you might use when you are working on something or even just gaming. Add lots of soft squishy cushions and a few strategically placed blankets to enhance the overall feel of the place.
- Install rubber flooring
You can think about buying rubber flooring for basements in order to give your basement its life back. If you concentrate on the doors, walls, ceiling, and furniture, it makes a lot of sense to install rubber flooring to protect the floor of your basement. Rubber flooring will be soft to the touch and impervious to the damp that is common in many basements.
- Conclusion
It is possible to create the perfect cozy and snug space in your basement if you are interested in increasing the value and size of your house. You just have to figure out what you want in your basement and you are good to go.
