Make your unfinished basement cozy with these add-ons.

Having trouble deciding whether to finish your basement or not? With so many pros and cons to weigh and consider, you might worry that making a decision might take a long time. However, take your time before making up your mind.

Because even if you are still thinking about whether you will finish your basement, you can still use the space! On the other hand, if you decide to keep your basement as is, you can still add and apply these excellent finishing touches.

Before you start, though, ensure the area is dry and clean. Water and waterproofing issues should be addressed, and seal your concrete flooring to avoid dust. Once everything's done and in place, roll up your sleeves, and let's get ready to transform your unfinished basement.

Add Foam Mats

Concrete flooring is what you mostly see when it comes to unfinished basements. Not only are they hard, but they're also cold to the touch. Not an ideal experience to relax and lounge in your basement while barefoot. So, warm and soften up the place with foam mats. They're affordable and easy to add and remove. Whether it's for work or playtime with the kids, you'll be sure that you will be experiencing less of the cold and hard concrete floors.

Light 'Em Up

When you say basement, some people think it's the dark and dreary part of their homes. A place that only ever has one light bulb and is known as a home for ghosts and other creepy crawlies. Well, that's probably because of how basements are depicted in movies. But we're here to help you prove them wrong!

Instead of just one light bulb, light up the place with fairy lights or string lights. Banish the horrors and bring a playful, fantastical, and whimsical vibe to your basement.

Makeover with Paint

Lights won't be enough to brighten up the place if your walls and floors are in a sad and somber color. Paint the walls with a solid hue that can boost your lights. Or better yet, go wild. You don't have to be an artist to paint the walls and floors of your basement. It would be a unique and great way to express yourself. Let your creativity shine and your inner artist out while giving your unfinished basement the makeover it needs.

Making Use of a Projector

On the other hand, you can take advantage of the darkness that your unfinished basement can give. Its location, situated far from the other rooms, makes it a perfect place for a booming sound system for an epic movie marathon. And that's where your projector comes in. Enjoy and have fun with friends and family in your very own makeshift private cinema. 

You don't need expensive materials or have to make some significant changes in your basement to make it cozy. You'll also discover that you can still use the basement despite it being unfinished. With the help of this blog, we hope that you get ideas to spruce up your basement and transform it from cold and dreary to useful and comfortable.

If you want to make the most of your unfinished basement or decide to have it finished, feel free to give us a ring! Our basement contractors will give you the perfect advice and suggestions to make your basement plans a reality.