The perfect family room or hobby space could be waiting in the subterranean level of your home. Check out these comfortable and stylish ideas for finishing your basement, and learn about the best surfaces and materials to use.
Basement Kitchens and Bar Areas
Make your basement better for entertaining and more comfortable for guests by adding a kitchen or minibar.
"… cooling system and insulation in the basement walls and ceiling, as well as a … barrier. This expansive walk-in wine cellar stores hundreds of bottles. A countertop … living areas of a newly finished basement . The walk-out basement is designed …"
Articles
… ceiling rafters, and painted concrete floors complete the effect. Yet these materials also raise the question: Is this a basement or a loft? Like a loft, this lower-level space relies on furniture placement to create one area for lounging and another …
Water in a basement can be caused by something as simple … When warm air comes in contact with cool basement walls and floors as well as plumbing … aluminum foil to different spots on the basement floor and walls, using duct tapes to secure …
… 1. Expect a payback. Finishing a basement can be a good investment. According … average return on investment for a basement project nationally is currently around 75 cents on the dollar. And a basement project is also likely to add new …
Videos
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Slide Shows
… make their way down to the basement . Stairs are a transitional … shift in materials suits the basement 's function as a wine cellar and entertaining area. Personalize … in the guest suite in this basement . The custom-crafted stair …
… To make the most of space, a basement laundry room can double as valuable … for storing wine, such as this basement cellar . Aged boxes sit atop one another … design can be easily redone in your basement with some aged wood in various …
Renovating a basement to include a kitchen allows you to move entertaining downstairs … front cabinets is a good trick for brightening a windowless basement , too. Got a finished basement in need of an update? Try painting over the wood paneling …
Create a focal point wall in the basement by painting it a bold, warm color. This deep orange … orange and reflects light, eliminating any danger of basement gloom. In a basement hobby room or office, turn one wall into an oversize …
… Painting is an easy way to infuse a basement bedroom with cozy character. Chocolate-brown walls wrap this walkout basement with inviting warmth. A sisal rug … admit plenty of natural light. In a basement with only an egress window, you …
Basement Window And Door Ideas
Doing some basement remodeling? Big windows can make your … a view. If your house has a walkout basement , windows aren't your only option … French doors. Upgrading to more refined basement doors such as these adds style and energy …
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