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Basement is considered store room by default by most people but it can be creatively utilized to make room for your hobbies, interests etc. Architect Onal Kothari puts forth different ways this space can be put into use.
- Extension of a room: You can create an extension of your rooms by designing it with same materials and finishing. This space should be used in such a way that it takes care of your needs and life goals.
- Bar: Turn your basement into a brewery and invite your friends for drinks. This is a unique way to put the spotlight back to your basement area.
- Theatre rooms: Enclosed walls, projected screening, reclining seats and music of your choice could be the most preferable selection of interiors for basements for a real enthusiast. Integrate it with a popcorn machine, instrumental showcase or coffee bar and enjoy the movie.
- Sports room: Create your very own underground sport area and enjoy atmospheric games of snooker or bowling with your near and dear ones. Don’t forget to set up a big television with quality sound system for cricket or football get-togethers.
- Music auditorium: For kids who like instrumental music, playing guitar, drums etc. the basement space can become a dedicated music room or auditorium for the future rockstar. This is another trend and nothing matches a soundproof space than your basement to meditate with music.
- Library: If the current room is small enough for your books, set up your very own library with a spot to relax with your fiction character, a spot to visualize every motivational line or to enjoy the inner child in you with comics.
- Home gym or spa: Utilize your basement area to convert it into a workout space. In fact, you can go a step further by creating a luxurious home spa.
- Artist workshop: Bring out the creativity in you with a multi-functional space. You will have the freedom to operate your machinery like a very cool garage man cave for anyone who is into working on cars or a ceramic station for someone with passion for pottery.
- Personal museum: Creating a space with unique quality would boost the value of your property. Expanding your viable area with your personal collections add glory to the basement area.
- Guest suite: Transform the basement into a bedroom for your guest, especially when you want to go bigger. You can even have comfortable sittings, adequate storage to offer your guest more comfort with privacy.