Basement Renovation Ideas in Kitchener Waterloo

A partly-finished basement is like a blank canvas! Why not take this space beyond a predictable guest bedroom or laundry room and make it somewhere you, your friends and your family will love spending time?

You’re someone who loves entertaining, an impeccable host. Your dinner parties are delightful affairs filled with engaging conversation, good food, and good drink. We love an after-dinner whisky tasting – wouldn’t your guests love that too? A basement renovation doesn’t have to be for your kids to enjoy, a wet bar is an elegant use of your downstairs space.

Picture a well-lit bar, complete with under-cabinet lighting and drop lights to bring focus to your curated whisky collection. Cozy bar stools set at a solid wood bar let your guests linger in warmth and comfort. A sink, faucet, ice machine, and under-counter refrigerator are key to a functional wet bar.

If whisky isn’t your speed, consider a kegerator and tap, or dual-zone wine chiller to transform your basement into the ultimate entertainment space.

For the Connoisseurs: a wet bar

If whisky isn’t your speed, consider a kegerator and tap, or dual-zone wine chiller to transform your basement into the ultimate entertainment space.

for the kids: their very own play zone

We’re all for letting the little ones play outside at every opportunity! But when the sun sets early, or the rain keeps them indoors, they need a fun place to play. A screen-free space that’s exciting and inviting can keep your kids engaged for hours!

A basement space for your kids should keep a few key design elements in mind:

bright lighting is key (for reading, Lego-building, and crafting)
comfortable, kid-sized furniture soft, warm flooring (such as radiant-heated floors, carpeting, or cork tiles)
recessed lights and easy-to-access switches
storage, lots and lots of storage!

If your young ones are keen, involve them in developing the decor! Browse through magazines together to pick out colours, furniture, flooring, and features. They’ll love seeing their ideas come to life in their very own space.

For the Yogi: a moment of zen

If the thought of laying your mat down on your cold concrete basement floor has you cringing, we have some great ideas for a meditation space renovation.

Bring some warmth from the ground up and install radiant heat in the floor! Electric floor heating doesn’t rely on pumps or boilers and is easy to incorporate into an existing concrete floor.

Your favourite yoga studio likely has cork flooring, a gorgeous choice for a meditation space at home. Cork is durable, comfortable, and warm. It’s a flooring option that’s growing in popularity and becoming more widely available.

Smart lights linked to an app on your phone can be dimmed with a swipe! You can stay in savasana with your gaze soft, and the lights low. We wrote about smart lights here.

Your basement has so much potential to become a place you love spending time in – just use your imagination! We love turning our clients’ passions into livable spaces within the home. Give us a call today to find out how we can help.