Make The Place Ideal with Basement Renovations

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Basement Renovations

• Make The Place Ideal

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Synopsis

• List of things to check for your Finished
  Basement
• List of things to do before and after designing
  your basement
• Top 3 Reasons For Basement Renovations
• How To Plan A Finished Basement In Your Budget

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List of things to check for your Finished Basement

• First, decide who is the basement for
• We live in the times were parents cant wait for
  their children to move out and live on their own.
  Children cant wait to send their parents to care
  homes. However, there are a few families that
  prefer to live together and care for each other.
  So, if you have a basement, you can always have
  an extended space for your children or the
  elderly. You can even rent the space to a college
  or a university student for a decent price.
• Second, pick a style
• From music to food to the basement could use a
  unique style. Using style also means you show off
  your personality. You could choose from the
  contemporary, Transitional, Traditional, Simple
  and Rustic or blend any two styles. Its your
  personality, hence, your style. If you are
  designing this space for someone else, you may
  have to keep their choices in your mind. For
  instance, if it is for an elderly person, they
  might love the traditional or a simple look. And,
  dont forget to install a proper storage space.

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List of things to check for your Finished Basement

• Third, check for any issues
• Since its a basement, it is likely that there
  might be problems with the water or electricity.
  Even if it could be a minor leak, you must
  promptly get it checked and fixed before you
  start the construction or remodelling. Its not a
  problem if you would like to do it yourself,
  however, Id recommend you to contact your local
  plumber to do a thorough checking. You dont want
  the leak, trust me!
• Fourth, work on the walls
• Now, the basement is usually cold and damp from
  the rest of the house as it lacks the direct
  sunlight. The best solution to avoid the dampness
  and to keep the warmth within the walls is to
  insulate them. You can choose the best options
  depending on the climate type of your city or
  town. Then paint it! Go for a solid colour or go
  crazy and turn it into an art studio. I would
  choose the latter.
• Fifth, light up the ceilings
• Who wouldnt love a decorated lamps or a
  chandelier on the ceiling? Having lights fixed on
  the ceiling is a good way to make the entire
  space look bright. We dont want to step into the
  basement that reminds us of every horror films.
  Where you always find a nasty ghost in the dark.
  So, get creative! Design the ceiling and let
  there be light!

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List of things to do before and after designing
your basement

• Three Ds to do before you start remodelling
  your basement
• Do proper research.
• Well, if you are going to spend a lot of amount
  on doing something as important as transforming
  or constructing your basement, an important part
  of your house, you have to dedicate your time to
  talk to the engineers or contractors first. Make
  sure you have acquired the building permission.
• Double check your plumbing.
• Most of the basements are always wet and damp. As
  there is no sufficient light or an outlet. Above
  that, the water pipes could cause a lot of
  issues. They might break or leak. If you are
  considering to have a bathroom in the basement,
  you might want to consult an engineer to reroute
  the pipes to avoid the overflow or backflow of
  the drainage water. Use as less piping as you
  can.
• Decide the best time to begin the remodelling.
• Most of the time you may think Anytime is right
  and you can remodel or construct the basement in
  any season. However, not all the months are in
  our favour. So make sure the weather is in your
  favour and not wet. If you are hiring a
  contractor, they might not able to work during a
  bad weather. My choice to work on remodelling the
  basement or the house is the spring season or the
  summer.

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List of things to do before and after designing
your basement

• Three Ps to do after you remodelling your
  basement
• Pay attention to the lighting.
• Everything looks better with light even at night.
  Since the basement doesnt have direct sunlight,
  you can install lights on the ceiling. Id choose
  LED lights as they are brighter than the normal
  lights. If you can build a wall with a window
  cut-outs, you can install a glass to let the
  natural light in. You would alsoneed night lamp
  and study lamp if you are choosing this place
  exclusively for studies.
• Pay attention to the flooring.
• Its a known fact that the basement easily
  absorbs moisture. And depending on your area
  type, you may also have to worry about flooding.
  So, instead of going for usual wooden flooring
  you can pick a rubber or a ceramic flooring.
  Also, opt for a good heating system to keep your
  basement warm and comfortable.
• Pay attention to the paints.
• While I prefer dark painted walls, this idea is
  not so good for the basement. More importantly,
  you dont want to have your newly renovated space
  look dark and gloomy. Hence, pick a light colour
  and ensure it reflects the light well. You can
  add designs to the wall and use a lot of creative
  ideas. Remember light colours along with lights,
  changes the entire appearance of the basement and
  makes it fine-looking.

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Top 3 Reasons For Basement Renovations

• Basement as a guest room
• Where would they stay, if they dont have enough
  room? This when the basement calls you. Whenever
  you have a family or a friend they can always
  sleep in your renovated basement or you can
  simply rent them for extra money.
• Basement as a study or an office room
• If your basement is empty with nothing but creepy
  cobwebs, its time to clear that space, chase
  away the spider. Then pick up your phone and call
  the contractor or a basement finisher or just do
  it yourself. Dont forget to light it up, or else
  you wont enjoy reading or having a work space in
  an obscure room.
• Basement as a home theatre
• If you are someone who loves to throw slumber
  parties or a sleepover and host a movie night,
  this idea is perfect for you. You dont have to
  be a teenager to do so. You can also enjoy a
  family movie night together. If you are a game
  savvy and love playing games on s big screen.
  This could be an optimum choice for you too.

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How To Plan A Finished Basement In Your Budget

• Basement Finishing System
• If you go for a Basement finishing system, the
  cost would be in thousands but it could be worth
  it. You will be working with a company similar
  to the interior designers and leave everything in
  their hands. They mostly use high-quality
  materials and they dont need your guidance. They
  ensure the insulation is used for the walls.
  However, you have to be careful when you are
  adding extra features to the basement. There
  might be extra charges added to every feature you
  add. Hence, do your research, yes more research,
  on the company, look for the people who used
  their service and then go for it!
• Contractors
• If you choose to give it as a contract, you are
  the designer but the budget may not be under your
  control. The contractor will mostly follow your
  guidelines, and get the materials and then gives
  you the furnished space. Hence, it is almost like
  giving it to a Basement finishing system. The
  advantage here is, all the purchases made will be
  transparent and you can raise or lower the budget
  and change the design as much as you wish. Keep
  in mind, the changes we are talking about is,
  before beginning the work. You will still have to
  be prepared to spend a five-figure sum for it.
• Do ItYourself
• We have come to my favourite part. You would
  probably want to hire a handyman for helping.
  Doing it yourself involves a lot of work and time
  but it is indeed budget friendly and 50 lesser
  than the above options. However, you still have
  to use the insulating material for the wall and
  the right type of flooring and lighting. You are
  in charge of all the purchases, which is good.
  So, you have to be patient until you have done a
  great amount of research before starting the
  work.

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