One of the most cost-effective ways to add more space to a home is to better utilize the space that is already there. While additions or extensions to a home can be both exciting and provide its residents with more space, the costs associated with extensions and additions are far greater than those associated with remodeling or conversion projects. A homeowner simply needs to select a space within their home that sees infrequent use or none at all. Such areas can include an attic, garage and surprisingly a basement.

While not all homes include a basement those that do provide homeowners with an opportunity to create a room that is unique and if they wish it private. The majority of basements are generally dark areas that are used for storage of old toys, seasonal decorations, and sometimes old furniture or emergency items. As there are plenty of alternative storage options available outside of a home, homeowners may wish to consider remodeling a basement and converting it from a storage area or neglected area into something workable and livable.

Many homeowners and even professionals recommend that basements be converted into gaming rooms, home theaters, or darkrooms due to their underground location and lack of light. If these ideas don't work for homeowners or for their particular basement, they can consider converting a basement into a play area for children, a private bedroom for their teenager, and of course a music studio. The location of most basements make some very private which can help create the specific atmosphere that is necessitated by all of the aforementioned ideas. Being underneath the home, basements also provide homeowners with an area where individuals can make plenty of noise without it disturbing the rest of the house. Some basements may require a small amount soundproofing but this is usually inexpensive and a professional contractor can get the job done relatively quickly.

There are plenty of individuals who enjoy working out or exercising at home though they don't necessarily do it often do to crowded living space, lack of privacy, and an atmosphere that is conducive to staying focused while exercising. Basements provide homeowners with all of these things in spades and can be converted into an exercise space or mini gym at a relatively low cost. Exercising in a basement also frees up space for people in the home as well.

If a homeowner has a basement and isn't none of the previous idea work for them, they could always have it converted into a simple gathering room complete with a mini refrigerator, pool table, and a stereo or music system. Even basements of a smaller nature can provide homeowners and their guests with a nice place to relax, shoot the breeze, and take in a game of billiards.

Basement conversions can range from very inexpensive to the luxurious and extremely expensive. Homeowners should higher a professional contractor to help them both plan and execute their basement conversion projects so as to ensure the end result is something they'll be excited about.

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