Decorating a Basement

　　Part 2: Unfinished Basements

　　If you are not fortunate enough to have the big bucks necessary to do an overhaul on your basement, you may have sealed it off as wasted space, or relegated it to storage for old junk. However with a few creative touches, it may be possible to dull the dilapidated feel of this space, and actually create an attractive room.

　　Water

　　Water is the biggest problem in most basements, and will determine what you can eventually do with the space. Since your basement is underground it is the room which is closest to the water table. The water table is the subterranean level at which the soil is completely saturated. This level will rise and fall according to how wet the weather in the region is, the phase of the moon, and the tides, and can potentially result in a flood

　　If you live in a place where the water level is situated such that flooding can occur, then you will have to limit the kinds of material you use in the decoration of this space. Floor rugs, felt and cloth furniture, pillows, and wooden furniture are all in danger of being ruined at the next great deluge. Electrical accessories will also have to be limited, as leaving them plugged in during inclement weather could result in a fire.

　　If you are in danger of having a flood, there are still a few decorative options you have to dress up the space. Plastic lawn furniture includes a wide variety of chairs, tables, and even recliners which are all resistant to moisture damage. Placing cushions in the seat will help to increase the comfort and simulate normal indoor furnishings. If you are tied to your wooden fixtures, try raising them on bricks. As long as the flooding isn't too severe you may be able to avoid damage to the pieces, or at least limit it to the legs.

　　A flood alert system, and a sub pump, may also provide you with some added security. These devices are placed on the basement floor, close to the place where flooding first occurs, usually near a window or outer door. When a flood begins, the alert system sounds an alarm, informing those in the house to the incoming water. The sub pump can then be turned on, to start expelling the water out of the basement. This can give you the time necessary to move any moisture sensitive materials to safety, before the deluge gets out of control.

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