It’s time to get “Back to Basics”. Oops, we meant… “Back to Basements!” Basements are incredibly versatile and can be transformed into many different uses. It’s that space in your home that you can utilize all year round. From escaping the summer heat to enjoying cozy movie nights in the winter, basements are some of our favorite spaces to remodel because the options are endless!
Over our 20+ years, we have renewed basements throughout Ken Caryl, Littleton and beyond. Our team has finished those empty concrete zones underneath the main floor into a beautiful new space as well as remodeled existing basement rooms to better serve homeowner desires. From the perfect entertainer’s room or a quiet home office or a luxurious walk-out basement with a mountain view, our philosophy is to utilize the space for its most ideal function, comfort and ultimately, value. That’s right, improving your basement not only adds liveable square footage, but raises the value of your home, especially when making major improvements.
So, what should you do with your basement? We’re so glad you asked! Here are 5 ideas you can incorporate in your basement finish or remodel.
Home Theatre
Picture it. You walk into a room and are immediately drawn to the oversized television in the middle of the wall. You see a glow of LED lights behind the TV and hear the incredible surround sound system that seems to be hidden in the walls. The lights are dimmed and you smell and hear popcorn popping from the machine in the corner. You then see the risers built into the room with three rows of leather recliners just waiting for you to melt into. You sit down, and for the next two hours, you are taken on a journey happening right in your own basement theatre. No ticket necessary. That is what your basement can do for you! Need we say more?
Basement Bar
Who doesn’t love a basement bar? Basement bars are the perfect place to not only enjoy your own delicious craft cocktail recipes or pour a draft from your very own kegerator, but also a place where you can gather with your friends and family. Combine it with a pool table or your favorite pin-ball machine and you’ve got yourself a family bar. How convenient? It’s only a staircase away!
Home Gym
Workout in the privacy of your own home. No waiting, No gym memberships, No more loud grunting from strangers! Instead, turn a portion of your basement into the gym of your dreams. Not only do you have your own clean equipment, but you can have floor-to-ceiling mirrors, gym-style flooring, lighting and sound system to motivate you and as loud as you wish! Add a sauna or steam room or both. No locker room to share. Your very own fitness center in your very own basement. It’s so convenient, but also means no excuses!
Wine or Whiskey Cellar
Calling out all Connoisseurs and Collectors… How incredible would it be to have a climate controlled wine cellar in your very own basement? Or a whiskey room for your favorite labels? Picture the walls racked with wine or shelves of your boozy collections. A barrel or two in the center of the room is perfect for a tasting. This cellar could be a stand-alone space or an extension of the basement bar mentioned above. You’ll be the talk of the neighborhood!
Additional Living Space
This 5th option is really the endless list of options as noted earlier. The lowest level of the home allows you to leverage the extra space that fits your temporary or permanent needs. Options for additional living space include:
Craft Room
Collectors Room
Kid’s Playroom
Extra Bedroom(s)
Extra Bathroom
Home Office
In-laws / Aging Parent Suite
2nd Family Room
2nd Kitchen
Oversized Laundry Room
Storage
Interested in seeing some of our basement remodels? Take a look at our galleries below:
Now before you wrap up, have you read last month’s blog, Kitchen Remodel Must-Haves? If you haven’t, check it out!
When it comes to remodeling your basement, your options are endless. At Maverick Home Remodeling, Inc., we’ve been remodeling homes throughout the westside of Denver since 2004. In our 20+ years in business, we have helped our clients successfully renew kitchens, bathrooms, fireplaces, staircases, other interior rooms and those basements!
Are you ready to create the basement of your dreams? Contact us below.
