10 Ideas For Basement Renovation

Although many people have traditionally remodeled their basement for an extra bedroom, there are many other uses that can be incorporated into finishing a basement for the purpose of having an extra activity-based room. Listed below are 10 ideas for basement renovation and the associated professionals you will need to employ to get the job done.

Children's Playroom

Many basements make for wonderful children's playroom, when it comes to basement renovation. The only real materials required are particle or wall board, insulation if you are planning to heat and/or air condition the area, a rug or floor built-into it, and of course paint, whether it be merely a solid color or a theme you wish to run for your children. A general building contractor will be needed here, and possibly a painter. If you intend to put a second bathroom within this playroom, which some people have done, a plumbing contractor will be needed.

Game Room

Nearly having one's own pub at home, this room design is similar to that of what you would build for a children's playroom, only you'll be filling it with a billiards table, dart board/machine and perhaps even a wet bar. You'll need a general contractor and plumber to take care of the basics, with possibly a painter for the color scheme.

Wine Cellar

For those who appreciate fine wine, the basement area is perfect for wine storage, not only because it is generally cooler especially if it is made of stone, but also because it is an area that will usually be undisturbed, making it ease for years of wine fermentation. In order to install large wine racks, you will need to consult with a general contractor, who can additionally help you put in any walls you would like for your wine cellar.

Home Gym with Sauna

Of course the gym equipment will be costly, especially if you will keep it in a fairly good-sized area. As for the sauna, there are sauna kits you can purchase, but to have them built properly one must employ a good carpenter or general contractor.

Library or Den

Basements are typically good for this, since they are so quiet by nature. Adding walls, carpeting and painting are all contractor-specific responsibilities, but obtaining library shelving can be done by one's self or can be built by a carpenter on a "custom made" request basis. Most carpenters who design book shelving have very good ideas in order to maintain the best use of the space available.

Basement Bathroom w/Jacuzzi Tub

Some homes, especially if they are older, will only have one bathroom to start with, so the basement is a really good area for a second bathroom. Add to the fun a Jacuzzi tub, and you'll have family members using that bathroom more than the other one in the house. You'll need either a general contractor or plumber, if not both for this endeavor.

Home Office

Many people are becoming home executives and are finding the need for a home office. With expanding families, it is difficult to maintain one in one's household; here is where a basement home office comes into play. A general contractor and painter are the basic people needed, but if you are to install flooring of any kind, additionally a flooring contractor should be consulted.

Home Theater

The idea of a home theater as a basement renovation takes top priority with those who enjoy watching movie or other shows at home. If you want to additionally install a second kitchen that you and your family can utilize during shows, the addition of a plumbing contractor to that of a general contractor and painting contractor will be necessary.

Computer Room

You can create this kind of room as a replica of a college workstation computer room, so that everyone using the computers gets a chance too, especially if you have at least 4 or more available computers. This not only requires a general contractor and painter, but a flooring contractor as well.

Safe Room

Having a safe place to go, especially where there are tornadoes and other such activity, can bring peace of mind to a family. If you consider making a safe room, think about whether or not you will want a concrete or other type of enclosure. This beckons to the days of the bomb shelter, and can cost thousands of dollars to create, but with a general contractor, it can be done. Look into quotes for this type of basement renovation.

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