Do you have a basement? If it's anything like a lot of people's basements, you could be letting great space go to waste. But if you start making use of your basement, you'll suddenly have a lot of extra room in your house. Well, yes, basements are partly underground, and yes, they can be dark and disturbing places when they don't have the best lighting. But there's a lot of things you can do to make your basement a fun place to be. Are you game for some basement decorating? Then here are a few great ideas.

Idea #1 - A Play Room - This is a great idea to consider if you have kids: Transform your basement into one giant play room for them. If you get frustrated with out of place toys in your children's rooms, then you may want to make a playroom in the basement where they can enjoy playing and you won't have to worry about the mess. Like the sound of that? Chances are your children will LOVE it.

Idea #2 - Game Room - But maybe you'd rather make the basement a place for the whole family. So here's an idea for basement decorating: Turn it into a game room. It's easy. Just add a pool table (every large game room should have one!), drop lights, an air hockey table, or some other games to create a fun room where the whole family can hang out.

Idea #3 - A Home Gym - Maybe you've been longing to get in shape, but you never have time to hit the gym (or you just hate going). Maybe it's time to transform your basement into the perfect home gym. You'll be all set and ready to go if you just add gym equipment and a TV or radio to work out with. This will make great use of the basement and it will help you lose those extra five pounds as well.

There are lots of basement decorating ideas for you to consider. You aren't limited to just those. Pick an idea that suits you and then start turning your basement into something that is exciting and fun for the whole family.