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Finished basements are a homeowners opportunity to increase and improve their living space as well as creating the room or rooms they have always dreamed of, and making their vision a reality. A finished basements is very versatile. Unlike other rooms, where location often dictates their function, finished basements can literally be made into any type of room with any purpose you choose. One would not make the room that the front door walks into their bedroom, but your finished basements can be either, and more. It can be used for anything you can imagine!
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Imagine having the finished basements you've always dreamed of. No longer is your lower level a cold dark storage area, but it is now a bright, new living space that is warm, practical and inviting. It's the place you anticipate retreating to after work. The place you enjoy entertaining family and friends. The kids and their friends enjoy it just as much! It's the best value you've received in home improvement.
Are you ready to transform that cold dark area into liveable space and create that room or rooms you have always wanted? If you are, you have come to the right place. At the BasementDepot, we have accredited contractors that can help you with all aspects of your project. Since we are a large resource center and all of our contractors interact through various features, you are getting national service even when you hire someone locally!
Before you consider your finished basements, it is critical that you fix dampness problems before attempting to finish the space. For this you want to consult a BasementDepot professional waterproofing contractor to insure that your space is suitable to become a finished basements. To find out about waterproofing, look at our knowledgebase as well as our Help Forum to learn all you can about wetness and dampness and how to resolve the problems.
Although finished basements can be anything you can imagine or want it to be, below are a few suggestions that your space may be particularly suited for:
Workout Room
Weights, treadmills and stationary bicycles are large objects that take up a lot of room and usually detract from the decor of a normal room. If you work out often and exercise but do not appreciate the loss of space and class of your upstairs floor plan, consider consolidating your health accoutrements in a newly renovated space. Any dropped weights or uneven treadmills will do minimal damage to the durable walls and floor. Noise levels are also maintained at a minimum and you are far less likely to be interrupted.
Playroom/Children's Room
If you have small children, you might find yourself always frustrated that there are toys all over the floor, creating obstacles for you to jump over. Getting your children to pick up their room or a family room can be difficult, and it often results in you having to do the cleaning yourself. One way to alleviate this problem is to centrally locate all toys and playthings in an out of the way room that is spacious enough for your children and their friends. While it is no means a license for your kids to make a mess and leave it there, the untidiness is a small price to pay for cleanliness throughout the rest of the house. The use of dent resistant walls and floors will stand up to the most intense of games and cleaning them is easy. The natural insulation and noise reduction provided in this space is often a welcomed addition.
Recreation Room
If you have a number of hobbies, such as music, billiards, table tennis, or football which you can't seem to accommodate upstairs, your basement might be the answer. Be it through lack of space, consideration for others, or simply no practical spot for it, you may have to curtail your hobbies and passions. On the other hand, finished basements will fit an entire drum set, a ping pong table, and a big screen TV. Make your finished basements the room where you can escape and have no thoughts of space, decoration, or others.
Entertainment Center
Finished basements are a great place for entertainment centers. By nature, they have low light and are generally quiet, making them an ideal location for an entertainment center. Like other uses, the natural insulation also offers great noise control, keeping outside noise from interfering with your entertainment. Conversely, imagine a room where you or your children can blast the TV or their favorite music without disturbing the entire household!
Dark Room
Finished basements are an ideal location for a darkroom - after all, it is already dark! If you love photography, consider devoting part of your space to a darkroom. You will find yourself spending hours enjoying your photography in the privacy of your own personalized darkroom.
Where do I start?
You start by contacting a BasementDepot Contractor and asking for a consultation and estimate. Most BasementDepot contractors will provide free inspections and advice. Take all the advice you can get. Hire with confidence and enjoy your new found space!
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