We do not like to call them basements; they are only basements until you remodel them. Then they become a lower level of your house.
A full basement offers square footage equivalent to that of the first floor of your house, why waste it all filling it up with debris
you will throw out or give away when you move? Pare down your belongings with a garage sale and remodel your basement for a better use.
Whether if you are planning to renovate your basement for another living space for a larger family, or planning on remodeling it for a recreation room with a
gym setup, or if you are planning to convert your basement into a play area for the kids or yourself, with a pool table, home theater system, partial solarium,
and even a guests quarter, we can do it all.
Houses are more expensive than ever, so it just makes sense to make the fullest use of your home that would not only increase your property value but also
provide you and your family the luxury space to do many things that you always wanted to with the space in your basement.
Every room in the basement presents it's own special meaning to the home owners. It is important to have a well plan layout and not to cheat
your budget. When remodeling your basement, you will need to know one or more of the following problems that basements are known to
face: Darkness: Basements generally have fewer and smaller windows than the rest of your home, so don't skimp on the lighting. Incandescent recessed
lights give off a brilliant so don't skimp on the lighting. Incandescent recessed lights give off a brilliant white light and brighten the room. Additionally, maximize any available natural light either by enlarging basement windows where possible, or by tunneling sunlight from the roof of the basement stairway via a skylight tube with super reflective interior.
The skylight tube features a clear, weatherproof dome on the top that extends through the roof and a light diffuser on the bottom that mounts in the room's ceiling and looks like standard ceiling light fixture. These tubes are particularly good for providing energy-efficient, natural lighting for entranceways, pantries, and stairwells. Some models include an exhaust vent fan for use in bathrooms and built-in electric lights for use at night.
Dampness: Your lower level will never be more than a cellar until you take care of any moisture problems, whether they are caused by internal forces such as condensation from humid air, external forces such as poor grading or tiny leaks in the foundation, or a combination of the two. Wrapping pipes in insulation and running a dehumidifier would solve the condensation problem, as does occasionally cracking open a few basement windows when the dehumidifier is turned off.
Low ceilings: To counteract the claustrophobic feeling of low basement ceilings, use horizontal lines that emphasize the room's length rather than
vertical lines that highlight height. For example setting floor tiles in diagonal pattern will make the room feel wider. Don't install a suspended ceiling. They not only visually shorten a room that is already lacking height, they are completely passe. Lastly, hang any artwork slightly lower than you would on other floor of your home.
Support columns, beam, and duct work: Messing with your home's support system is generally never a good idea. Instead, conceal the worst visual offenders in soffits, walls, or built-in cabinets.
Choosing to remodel the basement may seem like a lot of work and money but it is still one of the cheapest additions for new space besides taking over the garage.
The other options require months of messy construction while, with a basement remodel, the carnage can be restricted to an area that can be closed off.
For more information, Contact Us today and one of our basement renovation specialists
will be able to assist you further.
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