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The basement is often the room that gets the least attention. Apart from this room only being used as a parking area or warehouse, basements usually also tend to be dirty and stuffy. However, who would have thought that you could add extra room by building an addition or renovating the basement that you already have. For me, the basement might be the perfect place to use as a home office because your productivity in the office is closely related to its location. If you want a room that is far from distractions and noise, but still easy to access, then a basement is the right design choice.
Although an attic may feel more inviting at first because of its access to natural light, a basement is actually easier to renovate. The reason is, many basements are spacious, secluded and quiet, so this is an advantage when you want to build an office in the basement. Apart from that, the basement already has supporting infrastructure for a larger living space. From a man cave to a stylish basement home office, here are some inspirations for giving new life to your previously neglected dark space!
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Wall
Walls are the most important part when designing a basement home office. First of all, we start from using a color scheme, such as neutral colors and light colors. This is standard for any room, including basements. If you want a creative work space look, consider adding a whiteboard wall or wire wall. This unique wall creates a new work surface and allows work to be more efficient. If you have a large basement and don’t want to dedicate the entire room to your home office, there are ways to separate your space by adding additional interior walls. However, if you want the option of complete privacy, but without feeling stuffy, go for large double doors that meet at the corner.
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Floor
Apart from walls, the floor is the main focus that supports comfort in your home office. If you want something smooth and comfortable, consider the same things for your home office floor as you would any other basement flooring option. For example, while hardwood floors can provide a traditional look, engineered laminate floors can provide a classic feel with extra durability. Additionally, you can also add more comfort using carpet, and carpet over hardwood or laminate flooring is a great solution.
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Furniture
Furniture is crucial to any home office design. If you want a blank canvas that supports any creativity, furniture with crisp white accents is the perfect design. It can support whatever color story you decide to use in your office. For a minimalist home office, furniture such as a clear acrylic table is the right choice. This lets in light so the room feels open and bright. Meanwhile, for a classic style, choose a large traditional wooden table. Once you choose a table, you should choose a comfortable chair. Whether this chair has wheels or a standard design, you want to be comfortable while working.
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Décor
A basement home office will look more lively with lighting that can help you feel more productive in your workspace. Natural light is always best, but it may not be an option in a downstairs room. The solution, use soft white lights to brighten your room. For extra organization, add an accent to your workspace using a pegboard. They provide flexibility by giving you a large space that you can fill with pegs to support baskets or shelves on the wall. They come with various hole sizes to suit different pegs. The larger the stake, the more stable the support will be. Get inspired!
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