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Sep
10

What Could Your Basement Become?

Posted in Interior Design

If your home has an unfinished basement offering the potential for extra space, it may be time to consider remodeling this area. Often, basement areas are left unfinished to serve as storage or laundry rooms when they could be additional living spaces. With the right designer and contractor, you can turn this wasted space into a useful addition to your home. 

Ideas For Basement Remodels

There are many uses for the basement area in your home. Depending on the size of your basement and how much is of the available space is already being actively used, there may be several options available. Let your imagination run wild, thinking of how you could use that space just below your feet. 

  • Family or play room. For families with children, finished basements can offer a great area for a den, family or play room away from the main living area from the home. This can create a space where the kids can play, watch TV or have friends over which is conveniently located on its own level of the home.
     
  • Extra bedrooms. If your family has grown and you need more bedrooms, a basement can offer square footage to add extras rooms. Remodeling existing space is usually much less expensive than buying a larger home for your family.
     
  • Office or studio. Have you always wanted a home office or studio? Your basement may the perfect area to transform into your work space at home. 

Remodeling your basement can create more living space while adding to the value of your home. With the help of your professional designer and contractor, you can finally use that wasted space and add more room to your home.

Posted on behalf or J Christopher Design

Jan
17

Ideas For Your Finished Basement

Posted in Interior Design

One area of many homes which often gets overlooked for its potential is the finished basement. This spacious area is often left open and greatly unused, or only used for storage, despite the possibilities for increased living space in the home. With a little help from an experienced basement remodeling contractor, your basement can become the extra family room, play area or even the home office you always wanted. 

Finished Basement Remodel Ideas

Your basement can have the potential to add value to your home and add one or more new rooms to your living space. Depending on the size and layout of your basement, you may decide to dedicate the entire area to one type of space or create a few different rooms. Some ideas on how to use this extra space: 

  • Home office – Create a quiet working space away from the rest of the home, with room to store all your files, computer equipment and books.
     
  • Play room – Give your kids a place to play as loud as they want in their own level of the home. It could have a indoor jungle gym, a cozy TV area and a place for all their favorite toys.
     
  • Family room – Make a spacious room for everyone in the family to enjoy time together. Add a small kitchen for snacks, comfy furniture, games and even a home theater system to make it the perfect place for family fun and relaxing.
     
  • Extra bedrooms – Add an extra bedroom to give your teenager their own space or to have for guests. 

A professional basement remodeling contractor can help you make the most of your finished basement, adding more room and value to your home. Don’t let this area be neglected when there are so many ways to use that extra space.

Posted on behalf of J Christopher Services

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