Redesigning Your Basement For Entertaining

Many people want their home to be the go-to house for gatherings. Whether it’s the party spot, the space to relax, or a place to grab a drink, your home can be the ultimate entertaining destination with the right design. Using the often ignored basement allows you to have a designated spot to host guests and create a welcoming atmosphere without giving up one of your already utilized living spaces. Here’s how to get started. 

FIRST STEPS

The first step you should take in redesigning your basement is determining how much work your basement will require to create your masterpiece. If your space is unfinished and is used mainly for storage and laundry, you’ll need to clean out the area from both dirt and clutter. This process will help you get an idea of how much space you actually have to work with. 

Next, you’ll need to start the process of finishing your basement if it isn’t already. Adding a subfloor, determining the plumbing and electric situation, and more will ultimately guide you into adding floors and appliances into the space. 

In pursuing your dream entertaining space, consider looking into a home equity line of credit loan. This ensures you’ll be prepared for any surprise that comes up during the renovation. You can also dream bigger with the funding from this loan! This funding option becomes a benefit to you as the renovations are tax-deductible when the funds are used for home improvement purposes. With the financials all set, you can get started on our favorite part – designing the space.

DESIGN YOUR DREAM BASEMENT 

Now that the space is cleared, cleaned out, and the management of finances is done, it’s time to create your ideal space to host guests. Deciding on a theme helps tie everything within the space together and provides the atmosphere you’re trying to achieve for your next get-together. Here are some of our past designs to give you some ideas and inspiration. 

BRING COLOR AND TEXTURE INTO YOUR SPACE

This bold basement gives guests a place to let loose and have fun. The added pops of oranges and greens against the variety of blues give off a retro jungle theme that brings a lot of energy to the room. Including a patterned rug, along with the geode accent wall behind the bar, provides texture to the basement while being pulled together by the blue coloring. 

Guests have options for relaxing with both the bar area, the tabletop set, and couches and chairs. This allows for movement in the room so you can kick your feet up, grab a drink, or do whatever you have planned for your guests. A bright and colorful basement can bring energy to a party and give your company a place to have fun!

CREATE AN INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

This Irish pub inspired basement allows guests to travel to Dublin without needing a passport. The juxtaposed dark wood and leather against lighter accent pieces bring light into what would otherwise be a dim room. This pub theme is brought together by the mix of brick walls, tin ceiling tiles, and large double doors. 

Your guests will have all the options of an Irish pub when invited over, as they can play pool, darts, or shuffleboard. Last but not least, you can’t forget the staple of any Irish pub – the beer! Guests can have beer from the tap in your bar, while enjoying a warm fire. 

The built-in bar with working taps enhances the feeling of being in a pub with friends. Creating a basement that has features of a pub can make it feel less like someone’s home and more like a common meeting place. 

REVAMP AN UNUSED SPACE

Another way to incorporate a beverage area into a smaller basement is by putting it in the under-utilized space under your stairs. Here we have a unit that allows for easy clean-up and storage. 

The built-in wine rack and small fridge, as well as the custom-cut shelves, give the host counter space they wouldn’t otherwise have. Including bright white cabinets brings light into a normally dark space, especially against the dark green tiles and black fridge. You can get creative with areas that might not originally seem very useful with these features and styles. 

ALLOW A PLACE FOR PLAY

This gaming corner idea is a specific way to transform a smaller basement. Dark walls create a backdrop for the neon accent wall to add a pop of cool color to the space. The lighter floors, chairs, and pool tabletop energizes the space and keeps it bright in the darkness. Having a small side table and storage cabinets allows for less clutter and more open space for you to effectively entertain your guests. In the end, you want to keep a smaller space functional so guests don’t feel too overwhelmed.

These are just a few ways your basement can be transformed into the ideal hang-out spot for you and your guests.  Have an idea of how you want to transform your unused basement into a space to entertain? Contact us today.