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If it has been relegated to a little more than a dusty storage location or have never had any things to do with a lot of anything, chances are your basement - more than any other piece of Your home - is not used to all its potential. In addition to factors such as time and money, one of the main reasons that is often the case simply does not know what to do with space, or even start the process of introducing your ideas subsoil.

"Think about how space will be used now and in the future," says organizing the coach and the authorLisa Dooley. The opportunities are endless, but the key to the profitation of them is to be intentionally intentional of what you want from the beginning, she says. Have a vision, make a plan and see it. And to provide inspiration and help you start, we have compiled in different ways - total reelings to minor touches - to transform your basement into the beautiful space you deserve.

The main complaint about the subsoil is the disturbing feeling of being underground, which stems in part from the lack of light.

John Monte, Indoor creator and owner ofElegant simplicity, suggests that the recesses can illuminate as a good option forlighten things and create a more welcoming atmosphere. "We use a simple rule that for 25 square feet of space, you should have a light can enlighten," he says. "For unique spaces or areas where more light is needed, you can also add a ceiling to the center of the room with cans around it."

And if you really want to have the right of lighting, do not let the wealth of overhead occupy all your goal and budget, please adviseKaren E. Wool andMina Starsiak, the mother-daughter duo of HGTVBone throughResidential Partners Trane. "Work lighting, floor lamps, table lamps and decorative chandeliers are all perfect for creating an atmosphere and helping your selected theme throughout the space," he said.

Although it is unlikely that your basement is flooded with natural light, there are ways to make the most of the little few things that shine.Nina Edwards Anker architect, interior architect and founder ofStudio born Suggests "painting your brilliant white basements and placing mirrors to amplify the daylight." When they are hooked correctly, the mirrors will reflect the light and, in a sense, will create the illusion of real windows.

Opt for bright and airypaint colors For walls is another great way to lighten things in your basement. This also gives you the opportunity to have fun by choosing colors that you really like, but you may be a little bold for the main ground floor of your home.

"Not only does it help that your efforts to make more brilliant, but it also creates the illusion of space," says Monte. "On the other hand, the darker colors will absorb more light and make your subsoil smaller.

If you can tell the difference between a Cabernet Sauvignon and a merlot with a single sip, it would not be nice to have a place in your house to store and collect all these bottles that you enjoy and enjoy it? Well, you're lucky.

"The dark and fresh environment in the basement is perfect for a wine cellar and does not require much to get it started," saysKeith Melanson, a project manager atRenosgroup, a home renovation company based in Ottawa, Canada. "If you like tasting or gathering wine, there is no doubt that it's worth the effort to engage and create a space that supports your hobby."

There is certainly nothing wrong with using your subsoil for storage purposes, but that does not mean that it must be a dark room and diving full of spider covered waste.

"Decorate your basement with shelves and storage furniture - this will allow you to hide all your unwanted substances," saysAhmed Ali ofCenriqu. "The walls with labeled baskets are super too, especially for storing small objects that you can not put elsewhere. This will create a very necessary respiratory space in your basement."

Always envisaged the kind of subsoil where family and friends gather to participate in a friendly competition? With the right accessories, you can make this vision a reality in no time.

"Add an entertainment console or an old arcade machine and turn your basement into a games room," suggestsWooden, Owner ofNational pool fences. Other fun games to consider can include ping-pong, swimming pool or darts. Mix in a mini-fridge to keep the cold drinks by hand and your basement will be the ideal place for the fun party with family or any other gathering that you can organize.

I love bending with a good book on a rainy weekend afternoon? Your basement can easily become the ideal place to escape and losing yourself quietly in this novel, you can not seem to be depositing.

"Library versions like me would always prefer a quiet and personal space where we can build a library of our favorite titles," says Wood, noting that it would not take too much work to create such an atmosphere. "Just a large sofa, a large lighting and a mini-fridge can make your space a favorite meeting place." Upcycle an old wooden ladder to place against your shelves, add a little decorationCandles and comfortable blanketAnd you are ready for business.

Take pause tickets and snacks too expensive whenever you feel in the atmosphere of a movie and turn your basement into your own theater.

"Nothing is worth the classic basement of the theater house of the house where family and friends can broadcast their favorite netflix broadcasts on a large flat-screen TV," says the wood. "Take soft tilting chairs and set your audio on surround sound for this perfect theater visualization experience."

This relooking of the basement could use parents with children who are starting to learn a new instrument or adults who welcome hospitality practices for their rock band. "Make the room ready to record and download your music on YouTube", suggests wood.

If you are serious about your musical career, make sure you getAll essential elements, including a digital audio workstation and microphones. Decorate the walls with posters of your favorite bands, add acoustic panels and you are ready to switch.

Another tactic to tackle the lighting problem facing most basements is "to work with an architect to create a central" well "to allow a more natural light," saysGUDE HUDSON-GOOL ofFoyer. "You can use the well for the stairs and have glass stairs, which will pass through the light and brighten the room with a natural light," she says. And if the glass stairs are too expensive or not quite your style, you can opt for a spiral staircase that will not prevent the light from above.

Adding decoration to your walls Can change the feeling of all space, help you and your guests forget that you are underground. In a few options,Megan Hersch, Owner ofINTERIOR STUDIO MGsays "Consider a coat and a stick wallpaperWalls need love Or a photo or art gallery wall. "Whatever you decide, the most important thing is to find the right decor to reflect your personality and call the environment you want in your basement.

If you live somewhere with four seasons, Monte suggests rotating the season-season upholstery to meet temperature changes and allows you to maximize your use of the basement. "A jute carpet or Bray curtains are perfect for a fresh and elegantly relaxed atmosphere in summer, but in winter,Soft carpet layer, install the drapery thicker and add the correct color and sweetness to create theBecause Perfare Winter Plan," he says.

Something as small as adding a carpet can make a huge difference. "The basements may seem smaller when lined with carpets, try adding a carpet to break the space and make the area felt larger," suggestsJ.B. SassanoPresident ofMr. Handyman, aNeighborly business.

Due to the underground nature of the subsoil and their ceilings notoriously low, it may be a struggle to add height to space. However, what you can do, however, works with what you have thinking vertically. "Verticalpaneling and paneling Make ceilings are higher than they are, "Sassano said.

Too often, the couch that lies in your living room and the dresser who started his life in your bedroom finishes in the basement. While these pieces could have been beautiful in their original rooms, they are probably too clumsy for the basement. Instead, Sassano suggests, try to break the furniture or buy new compact furniture to give your space more dimension. "

DehumidifierCan change the smell, air quality and temperature of your basement and make room more inviting and comfortable. "The subsoils of their very nature tend to be wet and chilled-clearly not the kind of space you want to spend a lot of time in, especially if they start feeling the moldy," saysCourtney Keene, Director of OperationsMyroofingpal. "The installation of a dehumidifier and a thermostat or a kind of heater and portable air in your basement will help enormously."

Many people think of their basement as a separate entity from the rest of their home and you can feel it when you go down the stairs.

"I would advise the owners to make the design as close to the rest of the house as possible," says Keene. "Complete walls and floors,decorate This corresponds to what is upstairs and treat the basement as if it is just another room. It helps keep the transition from being if Jarring. "