Thinking of Renovating Your Basement? Find Inspiration in these Design Ideas!
Gone are the days of the dark, dusty dungeon of a basement. Now, they’re full of extra square-foot potential with the space to create something truly custom to your family.
From game nights to first date movies home-theater style, to a quiet office space tucked away from the hustle and bustle or even a secondary suite for a little added income, there’s a lot your basement can do for you.
So while you dream up the perfect use for it, we’ve pulled together some inspiration for your planning. Take a look at these uses and see what best fits your family’s lifestyle.
And when you’re ready, we’re here to help create the perfect custom basement for you.
Living Area | Home Office | Secondary Suite | Entertainment Central
Extend Your Living Area
If walking through your main floor is like a constant obstacle course — dodging toys, knocking over stacks of books or tripping over couches — extend your living space to your basement.
Adding a second or even primary living room with an entertainment console, book shelves, over-sized comfy couches and additional storage could be your new hideaway at the end of a long day.
Basement living doesn’t have to look like the all-too-classic Blockbuster gamer’s setup either (although, if that’s your thing, we’re game). Brighten the space up with airy wall colours and a design that enlarges the space and you’ll find yourself sneaking away to spend more time downstairs.
Warm Up your Basement
As you tie your basement into the rest of your home make sure coziness is a factor. Warm flooring choices like carpets, rugs, flooring insulation or in-floor heating can help your basement feel more like a place to cuddle up on cool winter nights.
Consider the addition of a gas or electric fireplace which can not only heat up the space but add a focal point and an extra flare of ambiance.
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Work From Home Now and Down the Road
Our number one lesson from COVID has been to find a space that works in your home to productively and comfortably get work done.
Basement home offices can be a great solution because they remove you from the rest of the home. They can give you clear separation between work and home time when you can simply close the door at 5 pm.
Whether this is a temporary solution or you’re in it for the long haul, we can help you set up a space that is zoom-appropriate and answers all of your specific needs
A Second Home In Your Home
Secondary suites create a versatile space for your home. They’re great for adult children attending post-secondary nearby, keeping your parents close as they age, additional income as a rental or even a complete guest suite for visitors.
The best part is they can change and adapt to different needs as the years go on.
As you design this space, think of how many bedrooms you’ll need, what storage will look like, what kind of kitchen you’ll want and whether a separate entrance is possible or not.
CookIng Up a Kitchenette
No matter who the secondary suite is for, adding a kitchenette can make their stay more independent and give them an option to make themselves a simple cup of coffee.
Kitchenettes can vary in sizes depending on your need and the area’s building codes, but you can include a sink, outlets and small refrigerator as a starting point.
Adding counter space for prep and shelves or cupboards can make it feel even more homey.
Quiet, Dark & Cool Bedrooms
On a hot summer’s night the basement bedroom might become the coveted spot. They’re quiet, dark and cool — perfect for a full night’s rest.
Add a bedroom as a spare or as a part of your secondary suite.
A Separate Entryway
If you want full autonomy from your basement suite, you can add a separate entryway that makes it feel like a more formal home. This allows you both to come and go as you please without disturbing each other and can turn it from a room rental to a full separate dwelling.
Hotel-Inspired Guest Bathrooms
Depending on how separate you want the space to be, you can Include a half or full bath. These can be simple, fuss-free additions or become a retreat of their own with the upgraded luxuries you would include for yourself on an upper level. Add heated flooring and towel racks, stand-along stubs, his and hers vanities and a glass-walled shower for ultimate luxury.
The Go-To House for Gatherings
The more time you spend at home, the more you realize you can bring outside luxuries in — and still make it a place for friends to gather.
The best part? You get to choose all of your favourite things to include and leave out the bits you don’t want, because your basement will be fully custom to you.
The At-Home Bartender
Wine, cocktails, craft beer? Whatever your taste, you can add in custom elements like a temperature controlled wine fridge, tap lines for mini craft beer kegs or back-lit shelving for your top shelf liquors. You can even add in a wet bar to have everything you need in one place, including ice.
Next Level Gaming
Your games room can take many forms, from pool tables and Foosball to board games or gaming consoles with a custom VR space. Make a separate space for the kids to play and another one for the kids at heart.
A Movie Lover’s Dream
Play your favourite movies on the big screen at home! There’s no need to fight over which movie to see or pay for overpriced popcorn, you can watch and re-watch your favourites all in your PJs at home.
Big game coming up? The home theater can double as a viewing room complete with your famous 7 layer dip (dip not included in renovation).
For the Hobbyist
Rather than pulling everything out of storage and taking over your kitchen table every time you’re ready to work on your next project, create an organized space made just for your favourite hobby or crafts.
Lego
Sewing
Woodworking
Robotics
Painting & Drawing
Models
3D printing
Gift Wrapping
And More!
Workout from Home
Just because the gyms have reopened, doesn’t mean you need to venture back out. Set up your own custom gym at home with your favourite equipment to get the best gains.
Let’s Make Your Basement the Go-To Hub.
100% Custom to You
There are plenty of options for making your basement custom to your lifestyle and we’ve only just scratched the surface.
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