[mhermsen21]

Hello - I am new to the forum and looking for some help and suggestions. I am a do-it-yourselfer with no construction background. I'm going to have experienced family members help me finish my basement. However, I need help with the plans and the do's and don'ts before we begin. I have attached a drawing of my proposed basement plans and could use a few suggestions on if this will work and if there is a better way to do this. The basement is currently unfinished with only the cellar and furnace room immovable. I'm struggling to make everything fit without being too crammed. I want to have a spare bedroom, bar, family room, and pool table. Also a small storage room for misc items (labeled Matt's room). Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

 

[mhermsen21]

 

[rjniles]

Get a permit. You need an egress window for the bedroom.

 

[123pugsy]

Get a permit. You need an egress window for the bedroom.

Looks like a sliding door walk out.
Two exits OK?

 

[mhermsen21]

The bedroom does have Egress windows. There are 3 large windows total in the basement. There is 1 sliding door walkout (next to the pool table). Thanks.

 

[123pugsy]

The bedroom does have Egress windows. There are 3 large windows total in the basement. There is 1 sliding door walkout (next to the pool table). Thanks.

Now that we know you can get in and out OK, I'd say your design looks fine. :wink2:

I don't see any columns. Are there any close to the pool table?

 

[mhermsen21]

There are no columns and we shouldn't need any. The main issue I am having is the configuration of the spare bedroom and the storage area. I need the area big enough for a spare room, but that doesn't take up too much room for the bar area. Also, the smaller I make that room the smaller the other room gets because of the door location. Just can't find the right design for that area.