Often underused and underloved, the basement is a large space that provides numerous remodeling opportunities that can add real value to your home. The basement is much more than just additional storage, or a makeshift utility room, with a bit of imagination it can be transformed into the most popular room in the house.
Here are some of our favorite basement remodeling ideas for the Californian home.
What type of project is right for you?
An Additional Living Room
Perfect for large families with different TV tastes! A second living room is a great way to add value to the home and create an additional space to relax. The basement can be a designated place for movie nights, board games, or just a quiet place to read or listen to music.
Create Another Bedroom
If you have a growing family, or the kids are getting older and no longer want to share a room, then converting the basement into another bedroom could be the ideal project for you. Even for a smaller basement, a single bed and built-in shelving can give one of the younger family members their own personal space, or allow you to easily accommodate guests.
Turn a Large Basement into a Small Apartment
Lots of people across the US, and California in particular, are earning additional income by renting out space in their homes to holidaymakers, with self-contained apartments especially popular. If space allows, a typical basement apartment would consist of a small kitchenette with the necessary appliances and ventilation, a lounge area, and a bathroom consisting of a shower, toilet, and sink.
A project such as this would obviously require a range of skills, from kitchen fitting, carpentry, plastering, and the installation of a bathroom. As such, an expert remodeling service should be sought to ensure the job is completed correctly. SOD Home Group has built a fantastic reputation over the years and is the perfect choice for a basement remodel in Orange County, CA.
A Home Gym
Tired of paying for a gym membership each year and having little time to make full use of it? Then consider creating your own gym in the basement which can be used at your leisure and convenience. Install wood floors and create individual workout stations with rubber mats for a professional look. For an added wow factor, you could even install a small sauna to help aid recovery.
A Kid’s Playroom
If you have young children and want to create a fun space for them and their friends, then the basement is the perfect location to give them a great place to play, without toys spilling into the other rooms of your house. With ample room, you could even install a slide, a climbing frame, and a swing with padded floors, bringing the playground indoors on a rainy day.
A Dedicated Utility Room
If you are struggling for storage space in your kitchen then consider converting your basement into a dedicated utility room to house the washing machine, dryer, and maybe an additional fridge/ freezer. You could even consider splitting the room so it is half utility room/ half additional bathroom for ultimate functionality.
Your own Cinema Room
Turn your basement into the ultimate home cinema room, with ambient lighting, comfortable seating, and a good-quality projector. Recliner seats and lightning fitted with a dimmer switch can really create that authentic theatre atmosphere so you can enjoy your favorite movies, or watch the big game.
A Social Hub and Bar Area
Creating a bar area to entertain guests, enjoy cocktails, watch sports, or play games is one of the best basement remodeling projects we can think of. The perfect social space which can make you the envy of your friends and neighbors, with draught beer, bar stools, and maybe even a pool table.
Get as creative as you want with a theme of your choosing, whether it’s a stylish New York cocktail club or a quaint Tiki bar – there’s no better way to really love your basement.
We hope this article has helped to give you some ideas on how you could transform your bathroom into a great space that can increase the value of your home.
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