--- title: Northern VA Basement Remodeling description: The best basement contractors in Northern Virginia, Moss Building & Design, shares how you can spruce up your basement for the holiday season. image: https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Basement%20Photos/Copy%20of%200002%20resized%20for%20web.jpg --- [![Moss Building and Design](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/logo-small-1.png?width=173&height=108&name=logo-small-1.png "Moss Building and Design")](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/)   4125 Lafayette Center Drive, Suite 100 Chantilly, Virginia 20151 703.961.7707 [![Facebook](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/facebook.png)](https://www.facebook.com/mossbuildinganddesign) [![Instagram](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/instagram.png)](https://www.instagram.com/mossbuildinganddesign/) [![Houzz](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/houzz.png)](https://www.houzz.com/pro/mossbuildinganddesign/moss-building-and-design) [![Twitter](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/twitter.png)](https://twitter.com/mossbuilddesign) [![LinkedIn](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/linkedin.png)](https://www.linkedin.com/company/moss-building-%26-design/) [![Pinterest](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hubfs/Moss_Jan_2017%20Files/Images/pinterest.png)](https://www.pinterest.com/mossbuilddesign/) ** # Northern VA Basement Remodeling by Alison Rubenstein on October 12, 2017 By: Alison Rubenstein The first thought many homeowners have when preparing for the holidays is: “Where am I going to host everyone??” Whether you are hosting out of town guests for days or entertaining for just a few hours, you are already anticipating all of the cleaning and decorating that will go into the preparations. Here are a few tips for creating that perfect accommodating space in your basement! ## Open Concept Design for your Basement Remodel Let’s start with the basics. Open concept design for houses is very popular right now and for good reason! It allows rooms to flow within each other and creates the perception of a larger space. This is the perfect design for entertaining guests, for they have plenty of room to spread out without being closed off from each other. > [![download.png](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Basement%20Photos/download.png?width=320&name=download.png)](https://www.houzz.com/pro/marshalldesigngroup) > > Credit: [Mashall Design Group](https://www.houzz.com/pro/marshalldesigngroup) ## Cozy Living It’s imperative to have enough seating to accommodate all of your guests. Or, if you’re hosting overnight, make sure you have enough beds! If you don’t have a guest bedroom, there are so many trendy options for sleeper sofas now, it’s easy; like [this](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/manstad-sofa-bed-with-storage-45592) one from Ikea!  This basement remodel in Oakton, VA has plenty of seating with the secitional and even has a guest bedroom and bathroom for friends and family that stay overnight. ![oakton basement.jpg](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/oakton%20basement.jpg?width=666&height=285&name=oakton%20basement.jpg) ## Add a Wet Bar/Kitchenette to your Basement We all know a favorite way of spreading holiday cheer – in a glass! Whether the kids are snuggling up with a hot chocolate or you’re creating a fancy adult drink, a kitchenette or wet bar is necessary for the basement. It also offers overnight guests more privacy during their stay, not needing to leave the basement for kitchen needs.  The basement remodel in Oakton (pictured above and below) features a gorgeous wet bar. [![11 web final resize.jpg](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Basement%20Photos/11%20web%20final%20resize.jpg?width=377&name=11%20web%20final%20resize.jpg)](https://www.mossbuildinganddesign.com/our-portfolio/basements) ## Entertaining in your New Basement Finally, the fun part – entertainment! The best part about hosting guests is the opportunity for fun. Whether it’s a new TV sound system or game room, this is a great opportunity to liven it up! Pool tables, foosball tables, or a fireplace to gather around makes for the perfect holiday season surrounded by family and friends. 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