Renovating a basement can be costly, but the return on this investment can be huge. If you have been wondering what to do with the basement once the renovations are done, you will be glad to know there is an endless list of things you can do with the new space. Here are some of the best ones.

Double Your Living Space

Although most homes have one central living space, there is nothing stopping you from having two. A remodeled basement gives you the perfect opportunity to give your kids their own living space while the adults occupy the more formal living space upstairs.

Turn It into a Small Apartment

If you have a larger basement, you can turn it into a small apartment suite. Add some appliances, a kitchen island, some furniture and a small space for lounging and you have a comfortable space for one of your loved ones. Remember to add boundaries for the sleeping area and the bathroom as well as a way to access the outdoors without having to go through the main house.

Turn it Into a Gaming Room

Turning your restored basement into a gaming room is a great idea, especially if you can insulate and soundproof the space. The good news is that there are no limitations to what you can do once you decide to use your basement this way. For example, you could buy a couple of large TVs and a surround sound system and use the space to enjoy some of your favorite live games.

On the other hand, you can divide up the area and have some sitting space, space for table games, and space for gaming machines. If you decide to turn part of your basement into a video arcade, you can take a lot of inspiration from Las Vegas Casinos, native-owned casinos or even an arcade in your city or town.

Turn it Into a Bedroom

A basement can be turned into a bedroom that is perfect for teenagers who are tired of sharing their bedroom with a sibling. Have the walls painted in an inviting color, add some lights and some beds and you have a private space for your teenager. You can also add some shelves so they have some storage space.

Turn it Into a Home Gym

A renovated basement provides a lot of space to add a home gym. The good news is that this workout space can be completely tailored to your unique needs. You can divide up the space to have different workout stations such as separate spaces for yoga and lifting. Add some rubber mats to protect the floor from falling equipment and add lots of bright light to give the space some life.

From creating a space for relaxation and comfort to turning your renovated basement into a home gym, there is an endless stream of ideas on what to do with your new basement. Anything you can do with your basement will only be limited by your creativity and how far you are willing to go to turn it into a usable space.

About Vince Sandri

Vince Sandri is a content writer and blogger with more than 12 years of experience. His expertise is in creating content related to disaster restoration, including information about preventing and reacting to natural disasters like flooding, water damage, fire and smoke damage, mold growth, storm damage and more.
Vince has been the main contributor to RestorationMasterFinder.com since 2014. Over that time, he has written numerous service pages and blogs for disaster restoration providers featured on RestorationMasterFinder.com. Vince has done extensive research and covered a wide range of topics relating to disaster restoration to help homeowners, business owners, and property managers better protect their property. He understands the problems that disasters like flooding, fire, smoke, and mold can cause as well as the best ways to respond to these issues to limit the damage.
Vince completed his Bachelor of Arts degree at Aurora University and his master’s degree at DePaul University. He has been writing SEO website pages, blogs, and press releases since 2012. Vince is also a musician and can be seen playing in the Chicago, IL area.