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When family and friends come for extended visits, where do you put them? By using this basement remodeling idea, you can provide your guests a room to themselves, and take advantage of all that wasted space in your unused basement.

I am sure you know how odd it can feel when you visit someone and you don't have anywhere to sleep. You end up displacing someone out of their bedroom or you end up on the sofa. Now, you can keep your own guests from feeling that way at your house, because they will have a room just for them.

In order for this basement idea to work, you will need to clean out your basement. Here is a shopping list of the things you will need to purchase or find for your basement remodeling idea: - Paint for the walls - Carpet or a nice rug - A bed set with matching sheets, pillows, shams and bed skirt - A few chairs or a small couch for a nice guest sitting area - A small dorm-sized refrigerator to leave snacks and refreshments for your guests. - A side table with a clock - A bill to give to your guests for their stay... just kidding!

Paint the walls in the color you have picked out. Try to coordinate the colors with the bedding, the walls, and the sofa or chairs. As an example, choose what color you like best in your bed cover and match it to your walls.

Install your floors, or hire a professional to do it for you. Now it is furniture time. Organize it nicely, to maximize space, and devote some extra effort to making it look great.

There are some finishing touches you can add to your guest room to make it even more special. A small pot for coffee and some coffee packets are a nice addition. Leave a few mugs and some condiments down there.

Add some beautiful scented candles on the night stand, and place a television somewhere so your guests can watch a little late night t.v. without disturbing the family members.

Your guests will no longer feel like they are getting in the way, or kicking someone out of their own room. This is one of the best basement ideas, especially if you have a lot of people visiting during the holiday season. Have fun and enjoy your guests.

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