Basement remodelling and renovations are all the rage at the moment and are a great way to add value to your home. If you’re living in an older house, the basement may be an unsightly and unpleasant part of the home. But it can be transformed relatively affordably and data shows that more often than not it’s a good return on investment. So if you are looking into the option of remodeling the basement, keep the following in mind!
* Use the Right Color
* Try to Limit Noise
Don’t Underestimate the Importance of Light
Being a basement, there will naturally be less natural light shining into the room. If possible, plan for plenty of north-facing windows/doors, which can improve your chance of getting sunlight into the room in the morning and through the day. Just don’t forget that your basement is holding up the house in a sense, so it’s probably a good idea to discuss with your builder the number of windows and doors that can be safely be placed in without upsetting the structural integrity of the home.
Use the Right Color
It’s also worthwhile thinking about the paint color – choose a light color that will reflect sunlight and help keep the room well lit. This can ensure that the space is more enjoyable and nice to spend time in. If you have a particularly bright basement for whatever reason, you obviously have more options at your disposal. But in most cases, the basement is a room that needs to be decorated in a way that helps spread around the limited light it does receive. Usually you can’t go wrong with white and creams for the basement. Combining with another light hue such as a light blue or even a grey can also look great.
Try to Limit Noise
One thing that is often underestimated is just how much sound can travel from the basement up into the rest of the house. Often the basement will be used as an entertainment room, where people may watch television or play music. This can simply add to the noise issue, as sound travels through the timber in the ceiling.
