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Fun Ideas To Liven Up Your Basement

Are you neglecting your basement? Maybe it’s time for a basement reno to make it more inviting and comfortable to use. Basements are commonly forgotten about and deemed as a place for storage, but there’s so much potential in using all that extra space. Here are some fun ideas to liven up your basement so that you and the family will actually want to use it.

Movie Room


The basement can be a perfect spot to create your very own movie room. With limited natural light, it already has that darkened movie theatre ambience. Add a projector, surround sound, some comfy seating, maybe even a handy fridge to house snack and drinks nearby and you’re set!

Games Room


Whether it’s for the kids or you and your friends, having a games room is a great way to liven up your basement. Imagine having your very own pool table, pinball machine, poker table and more, right in your own home? Best of all, it’s tucked away off of the main level to contain any rowdy noise once the games are in full swing.

Family Room


If you’re short on space on the main level of your home, creating another family room or den for the kids can provide that much-needed extra space. You can get the kids out of your hair, or finally have enough room to lounge together as a family in a comfortable, cozy basement setting.

Woman Cave


Forget about the man cave. Today, it’s all about the woman cave! With your hectic, busy schedule, running around with the kids and everything in between, you deserve to reclaim that basement space and transform it into your own unique personal sanctuary.  Whether it’s a yoga and meditation room or a personal library where you can kick back and relax, make it your own!

Exercise Room


Gyms memberships can be costly, especially when you barely use them. But with your extra space in the basement, you can create your own personal gym right at home. You won’t have to trudge outside or use those excuses any longer! But you can finally stay in shape right from the convenience of your home.

There are endless fun ideas to liven up your basement! So get inspired and get creative to transform it into an area of the home that will be inviting and comfortable for you to use.

When you’re ready to tackle that reno, contact us or give us a call.at (613)727-9427.   We can take care of it all for you!

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