4 Benefits of Building a Kitchen in Your Basement
Have you thought about including a kitchen in your basement finish? While wet bars are a common feature and quite convenient, adding just a few more appliances and a bit more counter space gives you a second kitchen and opens possibilities you may not have previously envisioned. See if these four benefits pique your interest:
1. Enhance entertaining options.
A basement kitchen provides greater flexibility and freedom when entertaining. Stay downstairs and enjoy the fun with your family and guests, as you won’t have to continually run up and down the stairs to ferry food, drinks, or serving utensils. When it’s time to clean up, simply load the dishwasher and put the leftovers in the fridge. No need to haul all the dishes and food back upstairs.
2. Expand living space.
Have you considered adding a rental or in-law suite? If you add a kitchen to the basement, the space would be well-suited as a stand-alone rental unit, or as comfortable living space for aging parents or adult children. Not ready for permanent tenants? Guests will also appreciate the convenience and hospitality of having the use of a kitchen without disturbing the main household. And don’t forget about the holidays–when you’re always wishing for one more oven in which to bake pies and rolls! With a spare in the basement, your baking problems are solved.
3. Escalate home value.
As second kitchens gain popularity, having one in your home will add to its value.
4. Express creativity!
As the basement is separate from the main areas of the home, you may feel less bound by existing styles of decor and color. Here’s your chance to try something more bold or whimsical–for instance, colored kitchen cabinetry, unusual hardware or light fixtures, or bold paint selections. Go for it!
