Purchasing or renting a home with a basement is a great way to acquire more space, which can be used as a game room, living area, extra bedroom or storage area. Unfortunately, regardless of how well-decorated a basement may be or how good your intentions are for creating a rec room in your basement, they tend to end up acting as a repository for all manner of things. Seasonal clothing, sports equipment, extra furniture, holiday decorations, camping equipment and all of that stuff you do not need, but cannot bring yourself to get rid of, all seem to find their way into the basement at one point or another. This can lead to quite a bit of accumulated clutter, sometimes so overwhelming that you may avoid going into your basement at all.
If you need to unclutter your basement and are searching for ways to create storage that is both functional and visually appealing, storage furniture for small spaces is an ideal option. Depending on how much room you are working with and the function you would like your basement to serve, you can opt for a small chair and ottoman for a cozy reading area, a full-size couch for family movie nights, or a sectional sofa that will provide more than enough seating when your friends come over to watch the big game.
The key to making your basement furniture work for you is to opt for furniture with built-in storage that is designed for small spaces. Furniture with built-in storage includes ottomans with removable cushions that reveal a large storage space underneath, chairs that offer built-in storage under the seat and small space sectional sofas with storage compartments under every cushion. Sectional sofas for small spaces are particularly well-suited for basement rooms. Small space sectionals provide ample seating for family game nights, home theater rooms, recreation rooms or basement family rooms. And, when you choose a sectional sofa with built-in storage, you have a handy place to stow holiday decorations, seasonal clothing, movies, board games, blankets or other items that would otherwise clutter your basement.
Opting for basement storage furniture makes uncluttering your basement a simple task and adds a stylish seating option that will undoubtedly inspire you and your family or friends to spend more time in your basement. Whether you dream of turning your lower level into a media room, a cozy retreat for you and your partner, or a functional space for family time, chairs, ottomans and sectionals for small spaces that come with included storage compartments will help you unclutter your basement and create an appealing living space.
Aimee Jo Davis is a freelance writer in the Seattle, Washington area.
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