Hiring a general contractor to complete your unfinished basement will expand your living space. Instead of making this an area for storage or laundry, you can create a room that will maximize the potential of this extra square footage. If you’re looking for inspiration for what to do with your basement, here are a few ideas that are sure to please the whole family.

What to Do With Your Finished Basement

1. Private Theater

Transforming your basement into a home theater is a creative way to increase your useful space. General contractors that specialize in carpentry will create built-in shelves to accommodate everything from speaker systems to DVDs. You can also add comfortable seating, such as reclining chairs or rows of attached recliners. A popcorn popper is another fun addition that will recreate an authentic theater experience and make this your favorite room of the house.

2. Children’s Playroom

If you’re always picking up after your kids, transforming the basement into a playroom could be an excellent solution. By containing all of their toys in this area, you will eliminate much of the clutter that normally takes up other parts of the house. An open basement also provides a lot more space to include more fun items for the kids, such as dollhouses, craft tables, and plastic slides.

3. Home Office

It can be challenging to work comfortably when you’re distracted by your everyday surroundings. If you work remotely or sometimes bring tasks home, you might want to use your newly finished basement as a home office. Being underground will muffle distracting noises and provide more privacy than you’d get in other parts of the house. To make it more comfortable, have your general contractor install bright lighting to illuminate your work space.

There are dozens of great ways to make use of a finished basement. If you’re ready to complete yours, turn to the general contractors at K&F Contracting in Port Jervis, NY. Since 2005, they’ve proudly served clients throughout all five NYC boroughs, Orange County, NY, and Sussex County, NJ. They work closely with you to bring your vision to life, and can even tackle your bathroom and kitchen remodeling projects. Visit them online to learn more about their services, or call (845) 672-3238 to schedule an appointment.