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Basement Improvement Project
Basement remodeling is one of the easiest ways to bring more spaces into your home. It's not an easy project and far from cheap - basement renovation needs waterproofing and appropriate flooring, adequate lighting and ventilation and lots of other details to look into -- but once finished, your basement can give you a multitude of utility and design possibilities. In fat, you'll probably love your finished basement so much, you'll want to have a spare bedroom, a play area and game room, and home cinema in your basement! Besides, a finished basement can lead to an increase in the resale value because of the abundant space beneath your ground floor.
There are a number of steps to implement before you go filling your basement with rugs and couches. There is waterproofing to take care of, and this is the most important process of basement renovation. The basement walls have to be finished to prevent condensation that can lead to moisture loss. Besides, a sub floor that protects your floor covering from moisture has to be installed. Drywalls have to be taken care of. Once this is done, you can consider the possibilities for your basement, but first, you have to conceal the hidden pipes and ductwork that have their home in your basement. You can't get rid of these, but you can attempt to hide them by using special decorative screens that look great while hiding unwanted pipes.
After your basement has been water proofed and finished, you can look at ways to enhance your new living spaces. Naturally, your new finished basement should give an illusion of brightness and light. If you have been unable to have larger windows installed due to structural issues, take special care when you choose basement lighting. Low lighting may give the place a warm glow, but it does nothing to brighten the room. Recessed ceiling basement lighting can help illuminate the area nicely. Special areas in your basement like the recreation area or kids play area, will need brighter lighting, while the home theater section could possibly do with a more subtle basement lighting. This illusion of lightness has to be kept in mind when selecting colors for basement painting too. Keep it as light as possible with shades of ivory, yellows and other pastels being the most recommended shades for your basement walls. Keep these tips in mind, and you'll have a bright and cheery finished basement that's ready for use!