Are there any red flags in our plan to "finish" this basement room?

This is the state the room in our basement was in when we bought the house; two walls are drywall and two are the cement foundation walls. Our plan is to put carpet tile down, clean and paint the walls, maybe put some shelving on one of the drywall walls, and then slap some bedroom furniture in. Smoke/CO2 detector as well. We know it's not legally a bedroom as there isn't a full window but there is a walkout door on the basement level. We think it'll be nice for guests or to sleep in during the hottest nights. Is there anything we should consider before doing this? submitted by /u/marauding-bagel [link] [comments]

Jun 21, 2025 - 02:24
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Are there any red flags in our plan to "finish" this basement room?
Are there any red flags in our plan to "finish" this basement room?

This is the state the room in our basement was in when we bought the house; two walls are drywall and two are the cement foundation walls.

Our plan is to put carpet tile down, clean and paint the walls, maybe put some shelving on one of the drywall walls, and then slap some bedroom furniture in. Smoke/CO2 detector as well.

We know it's not legally a bedroom as there isn't a full window but there is a walkout door on the basement level. We think it'll be nice for guests or to sleep in during the hottest nights.

Is there anything we should consider before doing this?

submitted by /u/marauding-bagel
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