Hasn’t the year just ripped by? That seems to be said every year, but here we are again looking down the barrel of another Halloween, Christmas, and New Year period. If you’re thinking about having a cellar conversion, how are you going to integrate this extra space into your festivities? 
It might be that you already have designs on that man cave, extra bedroom, or games room. But if you have just converted your cellar to add value to your house, here are some ways to incorporate that space into your festive season. 

How to turn your cellar into a seasonal retreat 

This time of year, is busy for everyone. Getting the kids costumes ready, putting up the tree, Christmas shopping, riotous Black Friday adventures, and hiding away from all those trick or treaters. It takes time and energy. You might need to retreat a little and get some me time. Enter your little grotto! 
 
Create the ultimate home cinema for holiday movie nights  
 
Turn your cellar conversion into a cosy little cinema. You can show horror movies at Halloween and have Die Hard on repeat throughout December (yes, it is a Christmas movie). 
 
Transform your cellar into a magical kids playroom 
 
If you have kids, it might be more prudent to send them away as opposed to running away from them. At least you know where they are. Deck that hall with boughs of soft play toys and festive curios to keep them entertained. 
Winter wonderland room
Winter speakeasy beverage

Host memorable celebrations in your cellar conversion 

Perhaps you’re less introverted and much more a people person. After all, this is the season for getting together. It’s not for hiding away from the world whilst they have all the fun, right? 
 
Set up a chic speakeasy bar for festive gatherings 
 
Take your friends back to prohibition America with a dim lit bar that nobody (other than everyone you know) is aware of. It’s a great place to bring your friends to relax. 
 
Design the perfect games room for entertaining friends 
 
Perhaps you’re the nerdy type that loves a good board game or an evening session of D&D. Of course, you don’t want your neighbours to know that you’re a dice goblin, so bring it all downstairs and hold your secret gaming sessions below deck. 
 

Maximise your cellar for holiday preparations 

Perhaps you have your entertainment needs already sorted. It might be that you don’t need to escape from the world. What you need is a practical space to do practical things in a practical manner. 
 
Organise a gift wrapping station in your cellar 
 
The last thing you want is to be wandering around all year finding those lost little bits of Sellotape that you lost whilst burritoed in wrapping paper. Let’s take it all downstairs in an orderly fashion. 
 
Efficiently store your holiday décor and gifts in style 
 
It could be that your friends, family, kids, and pets are all hunting around the house for your Christmas stash. You don’t want great aunt Maud to see that glittery new ironing board cover. Store it in your little Santa’s warehouse below the floorboards. costly mistakes. 

Unlock the Full Potential of Your Cellar This Festive Season 

Golly gosh, I bet you didn’t think that you were going to have this much to think about. But that’s the point of having all that extra space, isn’t it? You can do so much more with your home than you could before. That’s a great reason to consider getting that cellar converted into something that you will enjoy spending time in. 
To discuss cellar conversions with an expert, call us on 01604 380 930, or email info@srgillbuilders.co.uk with your enquiry. 
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