An unfinished basement can sometimes feel like a thorn in our side. That one spot in the house that doesn’t match the rest. While it’s easy to sit back and say that it needs to be finished, it’s harder to come up with an idea of what exactly to do. Here at Tri-City Renovations, we’re experts when it comes to finished basements and are here to give you some great ideas!
While there are those who tend to look at basements as dark and dingy, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way, and a well-designed basement living can make all the difference in the world! Imagine a world where there are no more schedule conflicts with the kids or your spouse to have the living room. This is what a second living room can do for you!
Save yourself money on gym fees by turning your basement into your own personal home gym! Use different floor types to divide up workout stations, put in a sauna, and even use some of that space for a bathroom with a stand-up shower so you can clean up after you sweat it out!
More and more families are enjoying the biggest blockbuster films at home with some studios offering same-day releases. Give yourself the ultimate theatre experience by turning your basement into an amazing home theatre! The typically dark space of a basement can play to your advantage here, giving you the theatre vibe. Raise some of the floor for a couple of rows of reclining seats and you’ll be enjoying popcorn and flicks in style!
If you have a laundry room on your main floor, you can use the basement to free up some of that prime real estate, with the added bonus of keeping dirty laundry out of the hallway and off bedroom floors. Jazz it up with bright tile and energy-efficient LED lights, and you’ve got the perfect spot for your laundry!
