8 Cool Ways to Use Your Walk Out Basement

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If you are one of the countless buyers out there taking advantage of today’s amazing interest rates and looking at getting into a new property, chances are you are making a lot of decisions about what features you want put in the home. Especially if yours is a Celebrity Homes home, there are lots of choices to make – whether it be about deciding on the type of flooring, kitchen cabinets or counter tops or even the look of your house’s exterior.

One of the features you can choose to have in your space is a walk out basement, depending on the location on the lot and within the neighborhood. For people that have not yet owned a home with a walk out basement there may be some question as to why it is such a highly desired feature that so many buyers today are seeking. The space is added living space that provides plenty of additional storage and recreation area, features a flood of natural light and openness plus gives family members easy access to the rear portion and outdoor living space of the home. Add to that the extra privacy you get and you have a winning combination of additional living space with private seclusion.

Here are eight cool ways to use that walk out basement:

Set Up a Play Room For the Kids
Not only will your kids appreciate their own domain but it will also help to keep the rest of your home clutter-free and tidy. Your kids will spend lots of time in the safe, secure and comfortable space while enjoying an area all their own.

Designate a Custom Exercise Room and Workout Space
You will have no room for excuses when you can walk downstairs to the exercise room to work out. Skip on commute times to the gym and focus that time on yourself while enjoying the benefits of great health in the process!

Create a Comfortable Media Room
Who doesn’t want a media room these days?  Cordon off the area and set up comfy chairs, a huge big screen TV, some tables and voila!  You have a media room ready to use right away for the entire family or to have movie nights with friends.

Section Off a Space Only To Be Used As the Man Cave
Every man seems to be wanting a man cave these days and your walk out basement will provide you with your very own space just to relax and spend time doing anything from working to reading to watching TV or anything else you love doing.

Have Great Parties and Use the Space for Entertaining Larger Groups
Walk out basements are perfect for entertaining large groups of people, holding children’s birthday parties or for any other purpose that involves inviting people over to just hang out. You will love this extra space that is perfect for indoor/outdoor parties.

Use It As a Mother-in-Law Suite
Go ahead and invite Mom-in-Law over to stay. You can easily accommodate her (or other guests) in her own private area while going about your own routine throughout the stay. It also gives your guest(s) the perfect amount of privacy with easy access to the rest of the home.

Turn It Into the Family’s Game Room
A space designated solely for game time is a very popular option among homeowners that have extra finished space in their basement. The added benefit of being able to walk right outside allows family members to engage in outdoor games too!
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