6 uses for your basement conversion
A basement conversion is a perfect way to add some more much-needed space to your house. As well as considering what to use your basement for, you should also consider how much light you want in the basement as this will pay a key part of the design and construction of your basement. Although some guidelines need to be followed, a basement conversion is an easy way to add space to your property. Once you have some ideas of what you want to use your basement for you can begin looking for a company to help bring your vision to life.
Here are a few ideas to get you started with planning what you want to use your basement conversion for.
1). A bedroom
Struggling for bedroom space for the family or looking to add a guest bedroom, why not convert your basement into an extra bedroom? To make best use of space, build storage into the walls to keep it an open and inviting space. Also make sure to paint and decorate the room in light and airy colours to make the space seem bigger.
Why not look at building a glazed roof on your basement for optimum natural light?
2). A kitchen
Is your kitchen too small? Or you want to use the space upstairs for something else? Convert your basement into a kitchen of your dreams! The space can be turned into a kitchen with some room to spare for a dining area. Make sure to build storage in and avoid using bulky units and appliances where possible to get the most out of the space.
3). An entertainment room
Need somewhere to entertain? Or somewhere for the kids to relax after school? Converting your basement for use as an entertainment room is the perfect idea! You can make it a cinema room or a bar depending on what you enjoy most! You could even make it a playroom if you really wanted to give the kids extra freedom, the world truly is your oyster when thinking of ideas for an entertainment room!
4). A bathroom
Always fighting for the Bathroom? Convert your basement into a bathroom. Unlike adding an ensuite or making an existing room smaller to add a bathroom, converting a basement will leave plenty of room for a bath, shower and toilet without taking away any existing space. Sounds like a win-win!
5). Gym
Are you a fitness buff? Or looking to get fitter? Why not use your converted basement as a gym? You can build in any equipment you want or go for freestanding equipment in case you change your mind in the future! If yoga is your thing you can make the room very zen in its decoration to maximise the relaxation space. Make sure to build cupboard space into the wall to store your yoga mat, weights and any other gym gear you use!
6). Office
The working from home revolution has affected us all during the pandemic, and for many it is here to stay! If you are bored of working from the Kitchen table, make your basement your new home office! You can build in storage for your files and stationery, even have a kitchen or at least a fridge and a tea making station so you feel like you’re in the office all day rather than your home! For many, having a designated office space really changes your productivity and mindset and makes work-life balance even easier so if working from home is something you will be doing forever ,make it the best space you can!
What are you going to use your basement for?