- By Dylan Smith
- In Design, Build, Renovation
Tips to Make A Study Room in your Basement
Sometimes the day-to-day life can get a bit too noisy, evoking the need for a quiet place where one can think about work and get things done. And regardless of how hard a person tries, picking out a silent room at home seems impossible because no matter how sternly you tell everyone to let you work in peace, someone always manages to break the workflow. The minute you start working in the room down the hall, someone will come knocking at the door looking for some stuff they had left there earlier, or they want to speak with you.
In short, despite your best efforts and sincere pleas to everyone, getting any work done at home is never easy, if not entirely impossible. But why put yourself through so much trouble to work on a few office files? We have the perfect solution for all who wish to complete office-related tasks or school assignments in peace; turn your basement into an in-home study.
We know what you must be thinking; why make an underground study when you can have one with the rest of your house? Well, because having a study on the upper level of your home will not give you the peace you want because the chances are someone will end up disturbing you when you try to work. In contrast to that, an underground study will give you the solitude you want to get things done at home.
If you think having a basement study is something you would want to try, here are some tips to help you make the conversion.
Consider The Dimensions
In order to design a room, you need to consider the dimensions of the space you want to work with. While doing so is essential for every place, it’s particularly imperative when working with a basement. The area underneath a house is congested, which is why you need to consider the dimensions elaborately to choose all the interior decor elements, such as the paint and furniture.
Think About The Paint
Pick out richly pigmented hues for your basement study, preferably dark tones to make the room vibrant. Choosing dark bright colors lends personality to an otherwise dull basement that doesn’t receive natural light. If you color your basement walls with pigmented hues and light the room with high-beam lights, your study will turn out bright despite the lack of natural light.
Pick Out The Materials Wisely
Since the basement is located underground, it receives moisture from the surrounding area, making it an unsuitable place for certain materials such as wood. But because a study has to have many wooden elements such as a table and shelves, you cannot completely eliminate wood from your basement sanctuary. So, what can you do to tackle such a tricky issue? It’s simple, hire professionals to finish your basement right and then put wooden furniture. But remember, whichever furnishing piece you pick out should be properly sealed to minimize water damage.
The basement is a multifaceted space that can be used for many things beyond a storage room. Be it a playroom, a library, or a study; there is a lot you can do with your underground cellar, as long as you are up for some creativity!
