Basement Remodeling Ideas

Traditionally, basements have been used for storing food and wine. The low temperatures in these underground rooms use to be very convenient to preserve products in a time when there was no refrigeration.

It was not until the 1950s that Americans began to use their basements as living spaces too. Since then, a greater importance started to be given to the design of these rooms. Now you can remodel your basement into anything you want. Here are a couple of ideas.

How can you turn the cellar into a winery?

If you enjoy wine and plan to start a collection, or simply have a space where you can store your drinks better, transforming your cellar into a winery is a great idea. A wine cellar typically has either a rustic style or an elegant style. In the case of a traditional wine cellar, you can complete the decoration with rustic elements such as barrels, wooden beams or even an old chandelier (if the height of the room allows it).

 

How can you turn the cellar into a fitness room?

The cellar can be also an ideal place for a small fitness room. As a decoration, one of the walls will have to be completely covered by a mirror. The light should be white, strong and provided by ceiling spots.

The temperature in a fitness room has to be comfortable, so you will have to invest in a heating and cooling system. You can also finish the floor and the walls with parquet and wood siding, but make sure before that that the waterproofing is done as efficiently as possible.

For more details on the ideas discussed above, as well as additional Fort Collins basement finishing ideas, give Swift Builders a call.

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