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A finished basement can be a great place to put a recreation area complete with a dedicated entertainment center for gaming. It’s also an ideal space to add some extra sleeping options since it’s out of the way of the rest of the house. It also saves space, since you won’t have to set up a full-time guest bedroom to be ready for visitors.
Sectional Sofa Beds
Sectionals are often a great idea for sofa beds because the mattress pulls out from one side of the couch, leaving the chaise or additional couch area free. If you have visitors with small kids, that free area is an ideal extra bunk. Otherwise, it keeps luggage and personal items nearby and off the floor. When you don’t need the bed, a sectional gives you seating for an entire party at once. That makes it a great complement to anything from a basement bar to a home theater.
Leather Sofa Sleepers
If you are looking for a sofa bed that suits a wide range of decor choices, check out the options in leather. Leather fits well into just about any color theme, and it is also easy to care for. It can help you build the atmosphere of a billiard hall or an old-fashioned social club, too. That makes it ideal for any basement game room that seeks to maintain a vintage mood. It’s also a great option for a basement library if your entertainment is the quiet kind.
Space-Saving Apartment Sofas
Not every basement game room has a lot of extra space for a sofa sleeper. If you already have a couch or you are working with big features like pool tables, it might be easier to fit compact sofa beds like loveseats or apartment-length couches. Apartment length is a good compromise because it is still large enough for three adults as a couch or a full bed when unfolded, but it is only 74 inches long. It does not need as much open wall space to fit along the edge of a room, and it works with just about any setup you choose for your bonus space.
End Tables and Ottomans To Complete the Room
Once you have your major entertainment features picked out and the location of your couch planned, the next thing you need to find will be the small pieces that finish the room. Ottomans can provide extra storage space for games or even serve as extra seats if things get crowded. End tables are not just a way to display decor, they’re functional if you’re serving food or drinks.
Additionally, consider adding throw pillows for comfort and style, a cozy rug to tie the room together, curtains or blinds for privacy and ambiance, a stylish floor lamp for reading nooks, a sleek coffee table for convenience, a media console to organize electronics, a decorative tray for serving snacks, a bookshelf for displaying your favorite reads, wall art or mirrors to add personality, a cozy throw blanket for chilly nights, a plant or two for a touch of greenery, a stylish vase for fresh flowers, coasters to protect surfaces, a clock for keeping time, candles or diffusers for a pleasant scent, a decorative bowl for keys or knick-knacks, and a magazine rack for organizing reading material.
These small touches can elevate your space from functional to fabulous, creating a welcoming and stylish environment for relaxing and entertaining alike.
The key to a great recreation space in a finished basement is understanding your entertainment goals. If you’re planning on partying, you need room to serve refreshments. If you’re setting up a family room, an open space that lets kids move is the best bet. Whatever you want your basement to be, it starts with a few measurements and an essential anchor like a couch, a large TV, or a pool table. From there, it’s easy to fit anything else you need around those major features.
Published By: Aize Perez
