Consider The Many Options In Basement Remodelling

Thursday, 10 November 2016

By Mary Bell


In most residential homes, the lowest level of the property is rarely used. There are actually many old and new homes that have yet to have their basements finished. If you want to find a fun and practical way to improve the value of your real estate investment, while increasing the usable space that building residents have access to, a basement remodelling project could be right for you.

Basements usually travel a large portion of the length of the property. As such, they tend to be large, wide open spaces. Moreover, given that they are the bottom-most floor of the building, they tend to get little to no natural light.

When windows happen to present at this level, they are not easy to access or use and they tend to be fairly small. The space that you will be working with will naturally be poorly ventilated and lacking in natural illumination, yet it will still be big. These are strengths and weaknesses that you should remember when crafting your design plan.

If your family is a large one and there is limited room upstairs, consider breaking this large area down into multiple rooms. With better ventilation and lighting, this could be the ideal area for a small office and an extra bedroom or a family room. You can make this space just as comfortable and modern as any other room in the house and you will be given property residents more room for relaxation and enjoyment.

Another thing that you can do is to design your own at-home movie theater. With this option, limited naturally lighting will be a benefit given that you will always get a clear picture quality. There are many suppliers that offer genuine theater seating in a broad range of modern and classic styles along with different options in audio visual equipment. You'll be able to create an amazing space for hosting guests and you can also limit your spending on real theater tickets. You may even be able to access the most recent movie titles by opting to align yourself with a reputable and innovative streaming service.

Some people may want to simply use this as additional storage. This could be the ideal place for housing family keepsakes until these are pulled out and passed on. No matter what design plan you choose, however, your first step will be to cover all existing wiring and plumbing and to improve upon the floor.

Checking for leaks is another vital step to take before any construction is started. If you don't do this, anything that you install could be subject to water damage due to a seasonal flood or leak. It's often best to have a sump pump in place for both ongoing and emergency protection.

Heating and cooling will also be a concern. Fortunately, this is something that can be handled during the installation of your ventilation system. With a bit more money to spend, you can also invest in an air mover or air purifier to ensure that the indoor air is always at an optimal level, even in this lowest portion of your house.




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