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Basement Finishing

Design ideas:

Home Theater

Home theater

Get the same feeling of being at the cinema with a large screen, theater system & comfortable chairs.

Pool Table

Hobby area

Personalize the space to match your hobbies like games, crafts or play area for the kids. 

Wet Bar

Wet bar

Ideal for entertaining -- no need to tip!

Home Gym

Home gym

Make use of your exercise equipment by creating your own personal gym.

Wine Cellar

Wine cellar

if you are a wine connoisseur, your basement is a perfect place to store your collection of wines. 

Laundry Room Relocate laundry

A laundry area in the basement will free up space on the main level.

Light Colored Walls & Floors

Light colored flooring & wall finishes

Help brighten the space up or use a mixture of light and dark to create shadows similar to main levels.

Window Well

Maximize natural light

Add more light in from outside with new windows or enlarge the existing ones. Creating expansive window well retaining walls also do the trick.

Basement Lighting

Artificial light

A mix of indirect and recessed lighting will open the space up and allow for a variety of lighting moods.

Mirrors

Mirrors

Mirrors, mirrors on the wall will make the space appear not as small.

Bright Accents 

Bright accents

Add cheer and drama with bright furniture or accents like pillows, rugs, artwork.

 

Things to pay attention to…

Waterproofing – applying a concrete sealer will make the basement a more useable, safe and odor free area.

 

Insulation – proper insulation is important in creating a comfortable dry basement – it keeps the cold air out and prevents condensation.

 

Heat source – adding a second heat source like a fireplace or floor warming system is a good idea.