We didn’t plan on turning the basement into a guest space. It just slowly made sense.
Whenever family visited, someone ended up on the couch. It worked, but it wasn’t ideal. Our basement had a quiet corner with its own little window not fancy, but private. So we turned it into a small guest bedroom and added a bathroom nearby.
The key challenge wasn’t decorating. It was plumbing, ventilation, and making sure everything stayed dry. We brought in professionals for anything involving drains and electrical. Everything else, we tackled slowly on weekends: painting, choosing simple furniture, adding lamps instead of relying on ceiling lights.
Now when people visit, they have their own tucked-away space. It feels generous without being over-the-top. And when no one’s staying over, it doubles as a reading room.
Funny how a room you barely noticed can turn into one of the most appreciated parts of the house.
