Remodeling your basement doesn’t have to cost a fortune or be extensive. Options abound for this underused space in many homes, and that includes a remodel that may not be entirely “finished” but includes everything you need.
At Precision Siding & Construction, we can help you take advantage of cost savings with a creative basement remodel that takes advantage of the character of your basement, boosts your home value, and adds needed living space for your family. Whether your plan includes office space, a teen hangout, or a man cave, consider the following.
Don’t forget the bathroom
If you think including a bathroom in your basement remodel will be a big expense, think again. Odds are you already have the water source and drainage for a half or full bath, so keep the cost down by keeping it simple.
- Incorporate the new bath with the area designated for your laundry, with shared walls, storage, and shelving. You may even consider putting the laundry and bath together in a single space.
- Remember, this is an extra bath, so this new space can be small, with just enough room for a toilet and sink.
- It’s your basement, so the walls, floors and ceiling can rugged, rustic, and even unfinished. Walls can be basic partitions that stop short of the ceiling. If you stick with concrete flooring, add a washable area rug.
Include only what you need for a laundry room
Speaking of the laundry room, your basement laundry can be clean and bright, yet mostly unfinished. Add painted shelving above and alongside your washer and dryer. If the concrete floor is a bit rough, level and paint it, then add an area rug for a pop of color.
Design creative walls
For the various uses you envision for your basement, get creative anywhere you want to partition off space. Instead of framing with taped and painted drywall, consider other materials, such as pressed board or corrugated metal, to complete both exterior and interior walls. You also can segregate an area with a half wall that also serves as a shelf.
You can leave the ceiling open
A finished ceiling can sometimes be the most difficult part of finishing a basement, especially for homes with traditional lower ceiling clearance in their basements. Instead of losing height as you attempt to close off the vents and pipes running through your basement ceiling, consider simply using a dark colored paint. Finished walls for a rec room or office with deep brown or black ceiling joists and vents create a feeling of openness while pipes, vents, and framing blend in and become less obvious.
The professionals at Precision will bring both expertise and creativity to your basement and bathroom remodel. Call today to learn how we can help you add more living space to your home by finishing or partially finishing your basement at a price you can get excited about.
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