Renovate the Basement of your House

Define your Basement Purpose

Maybe you want a common area to receive guests, a family room, a gym or you need an extra bedroom. The general rule is that every function you can think of for your basement is good as long as you don’t need a lot of natural light to fulfill it, but even windows can be incorporated in some cases.

Prioritize the Wall’s Structure

Usually, basement walls don’t serve structural purposes, however, they are very important to set the space. They make it easier to install and place electrical wires and receptacles. They can divide the space into rooms or even make it more aesthetically pleasing.

Getting the right wall materials and placement will make the basement a lot more comfortable and functional. Not to mention that it can help avoid moisture.

Create an Effective Lighting Plan

Most of the time, it’s not possible to incorporate windows or any type of natural light into a basement. However, if you want to make it a habitable and enjoyable place, you will need to add plenty of light.

Getting the right lighting can make you forget that you don’t have access to real sunlight while you’re down there. This is especially important if you want to turn it into a room or common area.

Plan Heating and Cooling

If you want to be able to use the basement all year long, you probably want to take the different seasons and weather conditions into account. Although basements tend to regulate temperature better than the rest of the house, since they are underground, heaters and air conditioners are needed most of the time to make it comfortable.