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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

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