1. Make room for a second family room or game room Basements are ideal places to entertain company or to hang out as a family. Make your basement an extension of the rest of your home by adding another family room complete with a big screen TV and comfortable furniture. Take it one step further and create your very own home movie theatre! Add warmth to the space by adding the same finishing touches that you used in your upstairs rooms. Encourage your kids to play together by creating their very own playroom in the basement, kids will love having their own space and parents will love containing the mess in one room. When the kids grow up you can transform the playroom into an adult game room with a pool table and other table games. 2. Include a bed and bath Adding a bathroom and spare bedroom in the basement can create the perfect spot for out-of-town guests to stay with you. Or if you have teens in the home they will love feeling independent in a basement room. This is a great … [Read more...]