Basements are undergoing a renaissance right now. ?Traditionally, basements were filled with a sectional, a big screen television, a pool table and a mini fridge for small refreshments,? according to Patrick Garrett, real estate broker at H&H Realty in Trussville, AL. However, he says the basement is now transitioning from man cave to family room. […]
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Basements are undergoing a renaissance right now. ?Traditionally, basements were filled with a sectional, a big screen television, a pool table and a mini fridge for small refreshments,? according to Patrick Garrett, real estate broker at H&H Realty in Trussville, AL.
However, he says the basement is now transitioning from man cave to family room. ?Many modern-day homeowners are now going for the ?wow? factor,? Garrett explains. From movie theaters to offices and even kitchens, homeowners are using their basements for way more than storage. Here are some imaginative ways that you can transform your basement.
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Entrance to a Westborough, MA basement home theater. Image: CHIC Redesign

This basement home theater certainly looks opulent – but that?s actually a basic solid core door with upholstered vinyl panels. The photo below shows the inside of the theater.

A true home entertainment experience. Image: CHIC Redesign

?From mass in-home family game rooms to full-blown home theaters, you can expect to see ...