10 Things to Do With a Basement Bonus Room
I have one. It's semi-finished. And it kind of looks like a lounge/club room.
1. Two Leather Chairs and a Two-Person Game Table
Something to play backgammon, go, chess, or other two-person brain-powered games while sipping a seltzer.
2. A Single Overhead Light Fixture
This could be something simple or maybe add a little flair to the space. Something that accentuates any activity or gathering going on.
3. Add a Standing "Back Bar" Area For Guests
If it turns into a more social space, adding a small rail along the back wall provides for a place for guests to place their beverages and also "lean" in while talking about things.
4. Books and Games
It should double as a quiet reading room from time to time. Having a few nice bookshelves will provide the space with a scholarly atmosphere.
5. A Vintage Wall Hanging
I have a very cool, antique original tobacco ad painting which will go really well with the motif.
6. Something Wild: Poker Table or a Blackjack table
Games of chance with friends (not poker, but blackjack for sure) are always a good time and would be a nice addition to the room. The challenge is having something either modularized or small enough to accommodate the space.
7. An Espresso Bar
Coffee on 2/3 levels of my house sounds like a good idea.
8. Nice Audio and Soundproofing
Because 1) talking with guests can disturb those upstairs and 2) I'm probably going to turn the adjacent room into a music practice space.
9. A Handmade Custom Wooden Table
I can also build a nice table myself that fits the space exactly and then I can use a modular tabletop approach to allow for multi-purpose activities.
10. A Wood Stove
There used to be one there apparently years ago, and so I could make use of the existing flue and have a really cozy reading/game den and also heat a good portion of the rest of the house.
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