THE STEPS TO DECORATE THE BASEMENT

Basement construction is one of the most tedious tasks in the construction business. It needs a lot of background work before you can make use of the basement as a new living space. However, once the construction is over it’s time for the next step – decoration. Are you clear about the intended use of the basement? There are some people who use the basement as an extended storage place while others turn this place into their make-shift office, an extra bedroom or more.

The decoration of the basementdepends largely on your usage of the basement. The style of the decorationdepends on you as an individual. Your mood, taste and choices reflect on your house. So, be thoughtfulin decorating any part of the house including the basement. Here’s some of the factors that need to be considered while decoratingthe basement:

Decide on the theme – A basement serves you according to your purpose. Whether you want to use it as an extended spacefor your home or use it as an entertainment section of the house, the choice is yours. Once you know what you want to use it as the decoration becomes easier. If you’re looking for making it as an office then go for modern and contemporary themes while on the other hand for play zone you can opt for fun and colourful themes.

Choose the furniture – Once you’re done with finalising the theme of the basement, you can decide on the furniture. If you’re using it as your make-shift office, and you have chosen a contemporary theme, then minimal furniture with a contemporary look and feel should work well.

Get the flooring right – The flooring of the basement is determined by its purpose. If you’re using it as a storage room then you shouldn’t look for expensive flooring – rather something functional. On the other hand, if you have made it for your kids’ leisure then robust, softer floowingmight be a better option.

Pick the lighting – The basement of the house is oftendarker than other areas of the house as it is underground and also because it’s devoid of sunlight. So, you have to choose the lighting of the place accordingly. For instance, if you’re using it as an office choose bright lighting might be appropriate. If you are using it for entertainment then dimmable lighting might be important.

We hope these tips will help you decorate your basement appropriately