10 Tips to Transform Your Basement Space into a Basement Bedroom

You can easily make your basement a comfortable living space with a bedroom, particularly if you’re running out of space in the rest of the home. Chances are your basement isn’t getting the use it could with the help of a bonus bedroom, in addition to other improvements.

Here are some tips to help you transform your basement into the perfect bedroom.

1. Make Sure There’s Sufficient Insulation

Insulation is important for making sure that noise is contained and the basement remains comfortably warm. With insulation in place, guests or residents will be able to sleep well without any loud disruptions.

2. Leave Certain Elements Unfinished

While a finished basement will certainly add to its appeal, consider leaving some beams exposed or the ceiling unfinished, which could contribute a level of charm.

3. Install Plenty of Lighting

Bedrooms in any part of the home should be warm and inviting rather than dark and cold, making lighting a priority for your basement bedroom. Consider adding bedside lighting, sconces, recessed lighting, or other types of ceiling fixtures to keep the bedroom consistently comfortable.

4. Go with Warmer Colors for the Walls

Because basements are often without natural light, it’s best to bring some warm colors into the space to make up for its absence. Colors such as gold, orange, and melon are excellent to use on the walls, brightening your bedroom under nearly any lighting condition.

5. Add More Height

One of the benefits of leaving the ceiling unfinished is the added height to the space, particularly when painted a dark color. Simply paint the ceiling dark and incorporate the unfinished look to make the room feel and look higher. If the basement ceiling is a bit tricky, consider hiring professional painters to get the job done and give your basement the look you want.

6. Make Sure Flooring is Appropriate for Low-Level Installation

You can speak with your local flooring installers to see which materials are ideal to use in your area. Materials such as wool may not be good to use because of the humidity they can generate. Instead, opt for coated or stained cement floors with area rugs.

7. Install Escape Routes

Before getting started on construction, make sure to check your local building codes to determine your basement’s escape requirements. The necessary routes can also enhance any space. Large upper windows can allow for more natural lighting while also serving as an escape route.

8. Take Care When Configuring the Layout

You can place the bed against an interior wall in the bedroom, but avoid exterior walls, because they tend to change temperature, which means your bed will be cold in the winter or even in warmer months if the basement is below grade.

9. Think About Access Points

Staircases leading into a basement are often prone to wear and may be steeper, but you can free up more room and make the basement easier to access with spiral stairs instead.

10. Go with Luxurious Bedding

Using luxurious bedding is a good way to create a welcoming bedroom, with thick comforters and pillows along with pillow shams and a fitted bed skirt that make the room even more impressive.

Taking each of these steps into account, you can build the perfect basement bedroom that serves as an excellent high-end addition to the home, leaving you and your guests impressed once completed. Contact CMH Builders today, and get started on building your dream basement bedroom!