The basement is often left aside to pile up miscellaneous goods and furniture that is no longer used. However, when the size of the house does not allow for an extra bedroom and the means of enlarging it are limited because of the costs for the work that this would require, the best solution is to transform your basement into a a guest room that is both comfortable and welcoming. Find in this article, the necessary advice for the development of the basement in a guest room.
Sanitizing the floor is very important before turning the room into a guest bedroom. Therefore, it is necessary to make certain adjustments that are important to optimize the quality of the room. First, the basement must have sufficient height to avoid a feeling of suffocation and to improve the design of the bedroom. For this, it must be at least 2.40 meters high.
Next, pay attention to the humidity in your basement. To improve the comfort of the room, you need to make it have low and constant humidity. This parameter is essential so that your things that will be installed there are not damaged.
In addition, this place must have openings large enough to have maximum natural light. If it offers only a small ingress of light, try to enlarge it as much as possible. In case you do not know how to do it, call a specialist in construction work.
Last point to check, do not forget to find out about the regulations in force governing the basement to ensure that it is suitable for the desired layout.
When you have completed this first step, all you have to do is move on to decorating to offer your guests a pleasant and comfortable space. This step is very important. Your guests should not be installed in an empty and lifeless place. You can give them a warm and soothing space by decorating the basement in a simple, yet attractive way.
Go for a white color, but any light color will also do. Indeed, it is pleasing to the eyes and makes your basement more spacious. In addition, this color will help improve the light in the room. The lights will bring a nice touch of decoration. They optimize the lighting of your room and offer a soothing atmosphere. Choose light fixtures that are not too powerful, such as table lamps or wall lights.
Installing a closet under the stairs will minimize clutter in your basement and add a stylish touch to the decor. You can install shelves by fixing them to the wall and add a small curtain or a blind in front if you want to hide your storage.
Insulation is equally important so that the room can be habitable on winter days. Regarding the choice of materials used, wood is an excellent insulator to keep you warm, while being pleasant.
