Basements are often the forgotten part of your home. Having a finished basement can nearly double your living space and is a great return on investment. A finished basement can provide a place for things like additional bedrooms to accommodate a growing family, a home theatre or playroom for the children, a large home office, or even an at-home fitness center.
To finish your basement, you will need to begin with the walls. Making sure that your basement is properly waterproofed is the most important step in finishing your basement. Once your basement has been waterproofed, you will want to insulate it to help control the temperature inside your space. Choosing insulation with a vapor barrier will provide another layer of protection. Next, you will want to add a ceiling to your space. A drop ceiling is a great choice for your basement because it provides a way to conceal your electrical and plumbing but it also provides easy access to those wires and pipes should you need it, and there are many different attractive options to choose from. A great basement lighting option is recessed lighting. Recessed lights are extremely easy to install in a drop ceiling, and do not take up valuable overhead space like a traditional light fixture. From there, you will need to consider the design and layout of your basement. Are you adding interior walls for bedrooms or a storage room for all your holiday decorations? Your design layout is where you can begin to put your stamp on this project.
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