Even after decorating your bedroom and filling the kitchen with high-tech appliances, if you’re still living with an unfinished basement, you haven’t tapped into the home’s full potential. The basement makes up an entire floor of a home, which means that leaving it a dark, deserted storage space doesn’t serve anyone. If you’re ready to invest in a basement refinishing project and optimize that unused square footage, use the following suggestions to get inspired.

4 Ideas for Basement Refinishing Projects

1. Gym

At the end of a busy day, it’s hard to find the motivation to make it to the gym—and it’s even harder to wake up early and break a sweat. However, with a mini-gym right in the basement, you can find the time and energy to go downstairs and burn off some calories. All it takes is some rubber flooring, mirrors, a collection of weights, and your favorite workout equipment.

2. Home Theater

If you’d rather use the basement refinishing project for something the whole family can let loose and relax in, consider a home theater. This way, you can dodge expensive ticket prices and turn the basement into a destination. Just add plush reclining chairs, a surround sound system, and a popcorn machine.

3. Man Cave

Your kids have their own separate bedrooms, and your spouse has the upstairs study to themselves. How about having a designated area for yourself too? Personalize your man cave with a mini fridge, a pool table, and a gaming system, and use it as a quiet place to hang out with your friends.

4. Kids’ Play Room

Perhaps you’re tired of your kids hogging the TV or spreading their toys around the living room when the weather doesn’t suit outdoor play. By using your basement refinishing project to make them a playroom, you can keep them safe and sound indoors while preventing guests from walking on Legos® and pillow forts in the parlor. Be sure to include plenty of storage options and leave ample floor space so they can spread their toys out and put them away later with ease. 

Make the most of your property by investing in basement refinishing with the help of A Plus Contractors in Arvada, CO. This family-owned and -operated company has ten years of experience building decks and porches, repairing gutters, constructing storage solutions, and revamping basements. For more information on their services, visit the website. Call (720) 495-7963 to schedule a consultation in the Denver Metro area.