Turn your basement into a family room, and watch the changes in our family life. The kids will love having a space where they can watch hang out with you, and you’ll love the many options for decorating and personalizing that a family room in the basement can give you. With just a little imaginative basement finishing, and with the help of an experienced basement remodeling contractors, you can turn your formerly dark and gloomy basement into the warm and bright heart of your home.
Make sure to include lots of storage space in your family room to hold books, CDs, magazines and other odds and ends you might need for entertainment. A few photographs or curios will add a personal touch, and give the family room a cheery look. Some comfy couches and a carpet can round off the décor. Your basement remodeling contractor will be able to suggest ideas on keeping unsightly pipes and ductwork out of sight.
Use carpets to hide unseemly bumps or irregularities in the flooring. Make sure there is plenty of storage space and lots of book shelves all around. Hanging lights are an absolute no-no because ceiling height is so limited. Consider recessed lighting that’s fitted into false ceiling to save on space.
Areas in need of improvement: heating, lighting and carpeting
Frank C
I need to increase the ceiling height of the basement by 2 ft. approximately
Derek D