Basement Layout Recommendations
Hi,
I'm currently in the process of designing our unfinished basement and I'm looking for a different set of eyes to ensure that what I'm thinking about doing is making sense.
Needs
1. Bathroom
2. Office
3. TV Area
4. Storage / Gym
In the layout image attached, the bathroom, Storage / Gym, & mechanical area cannot be changed. It feels like there is a lot of empty space that is potentially wasted.
No, moving the HVAC or beam are not in play.
Thank you
Comments (6)
- 5 months ago
Thank you, I have added some information to the picture.
Stairs have been highlighted.
Windows have been added.
Sump pump room was originally missing + some of the plumbing coming through the floor in the unfinished room.
Also yes, the office, rec room, pantry, mechanical, unfinished / gym, and sump pump room would all have doors.
There is nothing stopping that room from being finished, but figured I could use it for a gym and storage, but I am open to any ideas. Related Discussions
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5 months agolast modified: 5 months agoThis is the schematic from which our basement was planned. We used masking tape to position walls to envision the space, also marked spots for cannister lights with tape as well. it was finished faithful to the plan though bathroom never added, rather became an office/craft room
Below is a link showing the finished space. Entirely DIY over five winters.
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