
Basements sit rotting away in lots of homes. It's unfortunate because they have so much potential, which anyone with savings can use to their advantage. Do you know what kind of changes you would make to your finished basement?
Some renovation projects will improve your life in so many different ways. Let's look at some of the top things you can choose from if you're ready to get started. If you have a big enough budget, anything is possible.
1. Gives You Extra Space
The scope of work for excavation projects is massive, but sometimes builders make mistakes. They don't make basements big enough when building new homes, which can be problematic. Would you appreciate your basement ceilings being higher?
It's possible to lower the entire room if you hire the right underpinning specialists. A few extra inches go a long way, even though it doesn't sound like much. It's a massive project that's absolutely worth it.
2. Basements Offer a Second Living Area

Lowering the foundations of your basement is great, but it's even better once you create a lovely living space. To build something suitable, you'll need to add a few things. It should probably have a bathroom and kitchen.
It means someone living downstairs won't need to run up the stairs whenever they need something. Older children will appreciate it more than you'll ever know. You might discover they won't want to move out unless you force them.
3. Soundproof Your Finished Basement for Even More Possibilities
Imagine everything you can do in your finished basement if you soundproof the room. If you want to ensure it's silent in other areas of your home, you'll need to cover the walls and ceiling to avoid annoying people.
You could start a band with your friends who love playing drums and guitar. If you build a game room, you can argue with your friends playing Call of Duty. You will even be able to use the basement as a workshop or a theater.
4. You Could Create a Luxurious Office in Your Basement

If you walk into any office building in the world, you'll notice upper management has luxury offices. The average employee is lucky if they have their own desk. You don't need to settle for a horrible setup if you work from home.
You can create a basement office CEOs would be envious of because it's so flashy. It will cost lots of money if you invest in a high-end desk and famous paintings, but it's worth every penny if your business is successful.
5. You Could Drink Beer on the Weekends in Your Very Own Basement Home Bar
Most people enjoy having a good time with their friends on the weekend, but we've learned something in the last few years. You can't depend on bars and clubs being open. You'll also be limited by opening times.
It's possible to turn your finished basement into a little bar with tables and chairs. It will be even more special if someone knows how to mix cocktails. If you have space for a dance floor, everyone will love visiting your home.
Don't Do Nothing With Your Finished Basement
It's sad when people do nothing with their basements because they have so much potential. Even if you don't like the ideas we've talked about today, you'll be able to come up with something you love. Good luck!
Does your home have a finished basement?
Such great information and gets me excite to finish my Basement! Never thought about the soundproofing but that is a great idea going to add this in the plans now. Especially for my son while is sleeping and down with his friends I am sure he will like that.
Your son will love that! We hope to have a basement again one day, and soundproofing is on our list when we finish it out.
When my brother and sister in law built their house they lived in their basement. One big open space with enclosed bathroom, kitchen area, living/bedroom area close to fireplace and later a wood burning stove. The rest of the house is finished and now they are working on the basement. going to share this with them
That’s great they had their basement to live in while they were building the rest of their house