Collection of attic and basement – Part 2

Link to attic/basement directory

One key function of the basement area is utility. Meaning the basement space is to house those items such as HVAC, laundry, and other “home utility” needs.

The last you need is a basement flood. It does so much damage and takes a lot of energy to clean it up. So what can you do to prevent it?

Having your personal home storage room in the basement is a must if you are looking to save money and to protect your family from an unfortunate storm or disaster that may come your way.

What should be in the basement? It is a great area for storage – whether it is household goods and other house items.

A perfect solution for the artistic person in your home. Convert your attic space into an artist studio room and work area.

Question is what to do with the attic space? Leave it as is or design something neat? Let’s explore some ideas that can be used in that space to give some certain class.

What is in your attic? Most likely nothing but junk. But if you own an old home, you might discover some interesting “attic” treasures.

It is nice to have a guest room when company visits – a place where they can have privacy. One of the best spots is guest bedroom in the basement. A room they can call their own as they visit.

The attic is a room that doesn’t get much attention – unless taking down or up the holiday decorations. But now, you can make your attic space valuable. Turn it into an attic playground.

Do you have an older home with a run-down attic? How about converting attic and turn it into something new and exciting.

Let’s turn that attic space into an attic living room area. A place where you can escape that is far away from everyone. You own secluded palace.

If you have a basement, you might consider building a basement cold room. Use the cold room to storage food, wine, cheese, and other food items that need a cool temperature.

Let’s turn that attic space into an attic living room area. A place where you can escape that is far away from everyone. You own secluded palace.

So you have a basement with a window. You will then have a window well that protects your window from flooding. Let’s consider some additives to make your window safe and more decorative.

The attic is a perfect place to put in an extra bedroom for a teenage child or guests. Add some sky windows for night exploring. You will have a room that will be the envy of the family.

You have this basement. And it is not being utilized properly. It is mostly a room that is empty where the kids can play or an area for storing junk. So let’s look at some ideas you can consider for that basement space.

Relaxing conversation room in attic with fireplace Notes: Always a question on what you would like to do with the extra space in the attic. Yes, you normally use your attic for storage – but what could be done to

Bedroom in an attic conversion with pallet bed and wooden crate on brick wall Notes: As your kids become teenagers, they start clamoring for their own bedroom. You can make their wish it to covert part of the attic into

Sump pump installed in a basement of a home powered backup system Notes: Depending on where live, table water may be higher than built in-ground basement or crawl spaces. Sump pumps are valuable pumps to keep basements from flooding. Table

Attic interior with storage shelves Notes: What is in your attic? Most of us would likely say too much junk. But some of that junk needs to be kept whether it is holiday decorations, kid’s stuff, and other. Since the

Young women boxing, hitting a boxing bag in the attic. Notes: There are a number of ideas that can be considered for your attic space – it depends how much you are willing to spend. Attic spaces are commonly used

Basement in new construction home with brick fireplace and home bar. Notes: Home bars are becoming more popular as homeowners design and/or remodel their basement. Nice looking home bar in dark wood with two bar stools. Service area on side

Basement entertainment room. Notes: Comfortable basement room for viewing theater and entertaining. The room is wired for a casting screen for home theater. Small food/bar prep station of the far side wall. Decorative stair railing descending down to dark wood

Loft bedroom covered in hardwood floors with pictures, seat cushions and other decorations with slanted windows above. Notes: View the large sky windows that open the room to the stellar night. You might want to consider automatic shades for privacy

A basement lounge area with TV and fireplace. Notes: They add a small home bar lounge along the far wall Nice sitting arrangement facing the fireplace and TV. But the TV is too small to accommodate the viewing area. The