When it comes to the world of creating a finished basement, the options are endless and can be uniquely crafted to fit your personal aesthetic and lifestyle. But after years of building experience and working on a variety of projects, big or small, we here at Hawthrone Finished Basements in Omaha want to discuss three questions to consider when designing your finished basement.
Three Questions to Consider when Designing Your Finished Basement
Before the drill can be powered on, a sheet of drywall installed, or a coat of paint brushed on; the work truly begins with your grand finished basement plan. The blueprint and vision must be designed with thoughtful consideration and assessment with every detail covered.
Depending on your family’s lifestyle, hobbies, interests, and enjoyments; your basement may be designed very differently than someone else’s.
1. What is the ultimate purpose and use for your finished basement space?
Are you a family with young kids and are looking to finish your basement in order to create a designated space – far away – to send your kids down to play? Will this space house all their toys, games, and gadgets? If those two questions speak to your mom-heart, then your basement design must reflect those objectives. If you’re like us, we want our kids to have the latest and greatest items to help them grow and evolve, and simply have fun; but that doesn’t necessarily mean we want to see such things in our perfectly created, decorated main living areas.
One of the key components we suggest incorporating in your finished basement will certainly be storage and shelves. Built-in book shelving will not only be aesthetically pleasing but allows for ease of use for your kids along with multiple organizational techniques to choose from.
2. Will you be entertaining and hosting parties?
Are you the hostess with the most and are known to your nearest and dearest as the home where all of the best parties take place? If you are nodding your head yes, then a wet bar or full kitchen will be a must for you. If you opt for a wet bar, you’ll include a sink for rinsing dishes and glassware. To boot your wet bar, a wine fridge will be the best accessory to your fashionable, yet functional entertaining basement space.
But why stop there? If space allows for it, we recommend expanding your wet bar to include other components to complete the ultimate entertaining setup. First, consider a large island with bar stools. This is a natural welcoming point for your guests to gather and enjoy fare, and fun where the conversations will be flowing more than the beverages. A standard fridge, along with a microwave, will complete the space.
3. Will you be expecting house guests?
For many families and cultures, opening your home to aging members of the family is the norm. If this resonates with you, then you will want to consider living quarters for your loved ones. Whether it’s a long-term stay for a parent or you have an out-of-town family that visits frequently, then incorporating a spacious guest bedroom with closet accommodations and bathroom amenities will be important to include.
Along with personal living quarters, you’ll also want to ensure your house guests or residents have the comforts of their own home with kitchen items, allowing for autonomy and personal time, as well as a living space for relaxation in their downtime.
These all are questions that must be closely evaluated and answers clearly defined to ensure your finished basement is meeting your full needs and wants.
We understand that with so many things to consider when designing your finished basement, things can seem overwhelming. But Hawthrone Finished Basements is here to guide you through the process and take on the burden of stress and worry, allowing you to enjoy the fun part of creating a brand new space for you and your loved ones!
