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If you are considering making use of your unused basement space that you might already though about converting into an office. This will be especially handy for anyone who works from home and will allow you to more easily separate your life and work spaces. If so then you will probably appreciate a few pointers to help you get the most from your renovation.

A fulltime basement office space must be dry, warm, have as much natural lighting as possible, have good electrical lighting and lots of outlets to plug-in equipment. If you are renovating your basement from scratch, put in double the number of electrical outlets you think you need in the area where the office will be. It’s a big mistake to have only two outlets when at least 5 is a must. Let’s assume you have sealed the basement of cracks and leaks and the basics are done. Raise the floor slightly off the cement, if possible, and have floor heating installed, especially if your area is cold in the winter.

The biggest problem with basement offices is that they are cold and the easiest way to make a comfy space is to have a dry warm floor where your feet will rest 8 or more hours a day. Hardwood is the best finish. Add an area rung under your desk for your feet. If there’s a window, place your desk so you will face the window, not a wall. The best basement renovation ideas, architectural plans and beautiful décor won’t matter much if all you see all day is a wall. Place your desk in the middle of the room or away from the wall, invest in a comfortable padded swivel chair, and have shelving built into every spare place you can.

The key to a success fulltime basement office will be having a warm, dry, comfortable, bright, well lit and well organized space where you will want to work every day. Spend your money on heating, flooring, lighting and storage. Those are the top home office basement renovation ideas that are often overlooked.