Comments on: i am remodeling a basement into a hangout what can i do with it?

By: Neethu T

Neethu T — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 19:18:59 +0000

do a design that has choc brown, and sky blue. watch hgtv.
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By: Joey P

Joey P — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:40:59 +0000

keep the walls the same but make sure to put down carpet so its comfy also it will give the room a little warmth. decorate with retro or just plain gooffy things. Like put in a large mounted fish or animal. old bar signs and stuff is always fun. pool table darts old retro arcade games like pac man and the missus. get a good tv and some couches hook up the video games. maybe get a fridge or put in a wet bar. always make sure its stocked or thats just lame. have fun sounds cool hope you have a big budget
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By: ♫ Mad Luv ♫

♫ Mad Luv ♫ — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 18:05:59 +0000

put a futon or a couch with a pull out bed (added sleeping room is great)
add a bar (entertainment)
Pool tables cost a lot so save up for that but try getting air hockey or fuse ball or hockey bubbles,, dart boards are cheaper
set up a tv with every gaming consule you own Nintnedo sage.. playstation xbox ect…
also get bean bags or other types of seating area’s
and a small table or icecream nook set so you can have a tine place to eat if desired!
a poker table is sweet too if you play cards!
do a theme of old classics dont’ matter if it’s music movies or tv shows just put something that wasn’t released in 2000 even 1990′s push it some! but you can be the judge of that!

or go with a game theme have the suits like spades clubs painted on the wall and have lots of mirrors!!

Good luck most importantly have fun or the room won’t be fun!
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By: Sun burns suck

Sun burns suck — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:42:59 +0000

Ok I saw this totally awesome basement remodel on a budget in a magazine and I want to do it with my own basement. If you are up for a cool hang out with a modern/industrial feel. What they did is take Sheet Metal Roofing you know like a metal roof but in steel they put that across the bottom and but a finish on it to give it a shine. used really bright carpet tiles which are so easy to install and easy to change out if you get a stain. Then on the top they took just cheap plywood stained it with a high gloss and used a used metal roofing edging as the trim between the two. It looked so neat. Then for the ceiling it had drywall with recessed lighting but you could do a drop ceiling. Then they built a bar and used the metal for it too. For tables they used plywood added legs stained it and took old board games and glued them to the top and but a high gloss clear finish on them. They had huge posters like classic moive stars and wine etc hanging on the wall. It was a neat mix but looked so good. If you are interested send me a message I'll scan the pictures for you.
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By: JuScUZ... thats why!

JuScUZ... thats why! — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:52:59 +0000

oohhh!!! you definately need to watch HGTV or Style! i hope you have cable lol.. but if u watch those shows you can get BRILLIANT ideas! i love stuff like this.. but yeah. paint the walls a cool color and put some couches in there that go with the wall- not the same color but you know.. and put some picture art on the wall. i think vibrant colors are fun if you are going to turn it into like an entertainment area.. look up HGTV or Style network on the internet. i’m sure they got TONS of ideas!
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i watch HGTV and Style everyday!

By: Sean M

Sean M — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:11:59 +0000

you could have a big lounge couch.If your a kid, you might want like a game station like a xbox, or ps2. You could have cool retro tables, and a snack area. you could have a computer too. A tv wouldnt be a bad idea either
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By: snuffles

snuffles — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:49:59 +0000

If you’re using tile, make sure it’s something durable and not too ugly. Cover the area with comfortable rugs.

If you’re using carpet, make sure it’s something darker and neutral and relatively durable. You want it to last a long time and not need vaccumming all the time.

Couches and armchairs as well as a television with a DVD player can add a good place for "hanging out" and conversation.

Games like foozeball, pingpong, and pool also provide entertainment.

If you plan on eating down there, think about a minifridge and a microwave for popcorn.
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By: LizXoX2008

LizXoX2008 — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:27:59 +0000

dude u really need a pull out couch and like some tunes! make sure it something that everyone would like lol well definatley a tv or something a bar fridge would be cool also and why not add in some cuboards for some other things too oh u need a black light or a strobe light trippy!
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By: Mar

Mar — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:07:59 +0000

Get some cool, comfy furniture. Find a TV: big screens are great, but if you don't want to pay that much you could try a smaller one. Make sure you have some tables and things to do. Make sure that the room's not crowded, but that it has enough furniture. For really great room remodels, watch HGTV (you have to pay extra.) We remodeled our playroom into a lounge, it turned out pretty great.
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By: HowardZin

HowardZin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:29:59 +0000

try create as much open space as you can like if you can get a sofa down there then stick against a wall, painting would be a good idea but if you don't want to paint it then just stcik loads of stuff up it's always good having things to look at, take a t.v down there and a games console of some sort. Get like an orange light bulb so it has a nice warm feeling and some fairy lights as well they always look good.
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