Did you just move into a home that has a basement? If this is your first time living in a home with a basement, you are probably happy to have the extra space! But, you might be wondering what exactly you are supposed to do with it! Good question!

Why not turn it into livable space? If you have kids, this will make for the perfect play, study, or hangout space! First things first, you need to turn the cement covered space into a lively, comfortable room. This is easy and affordable! Brook Furniture Rental has all the furnishings available for rent that you will need to spruce up your basement.

First, think about wall color. Decide if you want to go with wall paper or paint. Both are good options. However, if you think your basement might have an issue with moisture, paint might be the better choice. That way you won’t have to worry about the wall paper bubbling or peeling. Check out the shades Hazelnut Cream or Sliced Cucumber by Behr. Depending on how much color you want, you have a wide variety of choices. It is suggested to select a lighter color to help make the atmosphere less gloomy.

Second, think about flooring. You have a few choices to make in this department. Do you want to cover the cement floor all together? Do you want to do carpet, aluminum, wood? If you want to cover the floor all together, check out carpet tiles. It is a great way to cover the floors. If damage occurs you can simply replace the tiles. This is probably the best option if your new basement has a history of flooding.

Third, you want to select furniture. This is the fun part. Brook has many different sofa options available. This Chambray Sleeper is perfect for a furnished basement. Not to mention it will be great for when guests sleepover. Consider adding a Powered recliner into your basement furniture layout. It will add another perfectly comfortable seat for family movie nights. The Aspen media storage stand is perfect for holding the TV, DVD player and any video gaming systems. For a coffee table, the simple Rustic X is perfect for basements. It is not bulky and is very sturdy.

Lastly, decide on different accent pieces for decorations. This could be anything from lamps to accent pillows. Including such pieces in your basement will help to make it look less like a basement and more like a living space.

Before you know it, your basement will be transformed into a beautiful place for relaxation and family time!