If your home has an unfinished basement, you’re living with a whole extra floor of real estate without tapping into its potential. Since January is International Creativity Month, now is the prime time to change that. Think of all the productive and cathartic activities you could do in that space—from painting to dancing, the options are limitless. Use the following basement renovation ideas to take advantage of January’s spirit and get your creative juices flowing.

3 Basement Renovation Ideas for International Creativity Month

1. Art Studio

Whatever your medium may be, you can build the ideal creative space for honing your talents. Consider installing lighting fixtures that allow you to see the true pigment of your paint, pastels, and other tools, and invest in an easel for working on and displaying your works-in-progress. You could also design storage units for stowing supplies and past pieces, or hang your best works in illuminated frames.

2. Music Practice Space

If you’ve always wanted a space to practice your drumming chops or write a hit song on guitar, use your basement renovation as a jumping-off point. There will be plenty of space to accommodate friends or hired session musicians, so you can spread out and enjoy the elbow room. To avoid disrupting the neighbors or the people upstairs and play to your fullest potential, talk to a designer about adding soundproof insulation to your practice space.

3. Dance Studio

The basement is probably the only room in your home that would allow adequate space for a dance studio. Take advantage of this by installing full-length mirrors throughout the space, and laying down a wood or marley floor that will respond to your movements without hurting your joints. If you love ballet, you can have a barre screwed into the wall. For the final touch, install a sound system that will motivate you to keep moving.

In addition to fashioning a creative space for your passion, you can celebrate International Creativity Month by working with the basement renovation team to craft the design. Ohio Kitchen Bath & Basement will be happy to entertain your suggestions and manifest your vision for a high-quality remodel. For more information on their services, including kitchen and bathroom remodeling, visit the website. You can also call (330) 801-1607 and ask for a free estimate.