Many homeowners don t fully utilize their basements; some even ignore their basement altogether. Rather than being wasted space, a basement can be great for storage, working areas and recreation. Here are four ideas for making the most of your basement by changing up the floor plan:
Make a Secluded Office Space
Thanks to their natural sound insulation, basements are often some of the best places for home offices. Even if you have other people home upstairs, you can retreat to your basement office and work without interruption. To create an office space, you ll need to wall off part of your basement and install a door, because you ll need privacy while you re working. Make sure you leave enough space for your desk, a chair and any other furniture you want in your new office.