Many people wish that they had more space in the property.
And yet they neglect one large area that’s just sitting there: the basement! It’s large, easily accessible, and full of potential. What’s not to love? While it might not look all that inviting right now, you can increase the likelihood that you’ll spend time just by making a few simple changes, none of which take very long. In no time, you might not only have an extra room in your house, but a new favorite room!
Change the Lighting
No-one wants to spend any time in a room that looks like it belongs in a horror movie, and we don’t blame them. But there’s nothing inherently off-putting about the basement. With a bit of clever lighting, you can make it look and feel much more appealing. Lights can change any room! So look at adding spotlights on the ceiling and a few cozy sidelights around the edges. Suddenly, you won’t be quite as afraid to venture down there (we blame horror movies). It’ll have become a lovely retreat from the world.
Take Care of Any Issues
There is a reason, however, why basements get a bad rap. It’s because they’re prone to be cold and damp. And, sure, no-one will want to spend any time in a cold and damp room when the warmth of the upstairs is available! But it’s important to keep these two issues in perspective. They’re annoying, but they’re not insurmountable. You can learn about basement waterproofing at www.getparadigm.com, for instance, while the chilly temperatures can be remedied with some insulation and a portable heater. Once you’ve done that, that cold and damp feeling of the basement will be things of the past.
Play Up The Coziness
Alright, you’re not going to be spending too much time in the basement during the summer. There’s no natural light down there! But while spring and summer should be spent outdoors, fall and winter are very much periods to be spent indoors. So why not play up the cozy, hibernation feeling of the basement, and spent your cold weather months in there? If you have comfortable seating, a few blankets, and a large television to hand, you’ll have an enviable hibernation spot. Like any room, it’s all about playing to the basement’s strengths!
Creative Spaces
Most rooms in the house already have an assigned function. But not the basement. That means you have the opportunity to do something fun with it, as soon as you’ve cleared away all the clutter, that is. Why not look at setting up a creative space there? Some people need a dedicated writing or drawing space to develop their craft. In the basement, you have a prime spot just waiting there.
If you’re less of an artist, more of a gamer, then you can create a games den. There’s a lot of potential when it comes to a large space like a basement, especially when it’s not being used for any other purpose!
