If you live in Gardner, Massachusetts all you need is a basement that you’re not currently using for anything in particular and to read this 4-minute article through.
By the time you finish it, you’ll know the best strategy to turn this dream into a reality in four weeks or less. Don’t believe us? With 20+ years of remodeling basements with the Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System® and more than 7,000 projects completed successfully under our belt, we’ve learned a thing or two about what makes a remodel successful and what turns it into a nightmare.
Below are our top three tips for when you’re planning on turning your basement into a home office that can double down as a spare bedroom. Best part? If you live in Gardner, Massachusetts you can always depend on our services to help you transform your basement into the perfect shell for your brand-new home office. But more on that later, for now, let’s focus on the top three rules we promised.
- A Murphy bed is key
The central piece of an office/spare bedroom combo is always a Murphy bed. After it’s been installed and when it sits in the upright position, the Murphy bed will make the room smaller by only a few inches. On top of that, you can order a model that doubles down as a bookcase when it’s not used as a bed.
Apart from being a cool addition to your home and a great conversation piece, a Murphy bed is the most effective way of going about this project. Inexpensive, easy to use, and with the added benefit of being completely hidden when not in use, it’s hard if not impossible to beat.
In 2021 there are tons of manufacturers you can choose from and you can even take a DIY approach.
- See about proper lighting
On average, you’ll spend 8 hours a day or more Monday through Friday in your home office if you plan on working remotely. Even if you don’t use the room that much, it’s still a place where you work once in a while and you should do everything in your power to make sure the room helps you be productive.
One of the best ways to get great light in your basement home office is to install a few windows, even if they’re narrow and to the top of the room. You can also have a transparent or semi-transparent door leading to your basement so more light can seep in from the ground floor.
Bright white walls and accent lights also help set the right mood.
- A bathroom in your basement is a must
Well, not necessarily a must because you can do without one, but it’s quite important that you set a bathroom up in your basement. Imagine having to go up a flight of stairs every time you need to use the bathroom. Not to mention how disruptive it is to get out of the office and into the house.
A private bathroom is also important for when you’ll need to use the room as a spare bedroom, otherwise you’ll make your guests quite uncomfortable by asking them to get out of their room before they had a chance to freshen up in the morning or in the middle of the night.
The bonus tip on our list?
Easy.
Work with great service providers and choose high-quality materials only. Your home office/spare bedroom can be an investment that will serve you well for decades to come or an expense that will need fixing every other year. Our Owens Corning® Basement Finishing System® comes with some unbeatable benefits such as easily removable panels, mold- and mildew-proof, heat insulation, plus the know-how and the experience of a company that’s been in business for 20+ years.
Get a free estimate of your project. It might be well within your reach to add a brand-new room to your home.