These days’ people are making huge efforts to remodel the extra space of their house including basement. There are several basement remodeling ideas which are popularized by interior decorators which force people change their mind. The most important point is to accept the new concept of basement. Earlier people use to think that basement is the useless place of the house but they are converting this useless place into the most exciting place of their home. This thought allows them to hit upon various exciting basement renovation ideas. You must consider the thing which lacks the most in your family.

You can convert your basement into the following

• Home theater with mini bar
• Guest room with bathroom
• Music room
• Gym
• Home office
• Study room with a library
• Kids playroom
• TV room

These are the few basement remodeling ideas. You can have many more. If you really want to take the complete advantage of your basement then it is highly recommended to take help of a contractor. There are several work which can be done only by the contractor or an expert. It is impossible for a novice to do this mechanical and electrical work.

• Basement Flooring- If flooring is not chosen properly then it may lead to several problems like moisture and then mold growth.
• Basement Lighting- It is the darkest place so consider the lighting properly otherwise your basement will be good for nothing.
• Basement Framing- With proper framing you can achieve a proper construction.
• Basement Wall Paneling- It provides insulation and saves your basement from moisture attack.
• Basement Ceiling- You must hire a licensed builder for this as most of the mold formation is found on basement ceiling.
• Basement Staircases- Without them you can not ever reach your basement. Complementary designed stairs with matching rails have enough potential to add an extra spark to your basement.
• Basement waterproofing- It is last but not the least. It plays an important part in basement. Even single day moisture can lead to the growth of mold.

Basement is the moisture sensitive zone of your house. Even a single mistake in any of the above construction can lead to several problems ahead. Contractors help in working out our plans. The experts can even modify your plans if they are not according to the real world situation. They also help you in estimating a proper budget for your plans.

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Points to remember!

• Make use of both natural and artificial lighting. Utilizing natural lighting saves your budget and protects your basement from mold. It proves that nature always saves your economy.
• Install large windows or French doors so that your basement can get proper amount of outdoor daylight.
• Always make use of light colors as basement is already so dark and gloomy and the use of dark colors will absorb more light. But shades of dark colors are always good to add. Colors play an important role in the overall effect of any architecture.
• Use of mirrors on ceilings or walls will make your basement look bigger.
• Furniture, antique hardware, plants, wall hanging and other decorative features can add an extra spark to any basement theme if used properly. Therefore the consideration of these features plays an important role. So take help of interior decorators in getting best out of a place like basement.
• The above things also conceal the things which are off putting.
• Make use of horizontal designs which creates an illusion of a bigger room.

This is your basement so it is advised that you must apply your own taste beside the other technologies mentioned by the expert builders. So what ever your basement remodeling ideas are, till the time you do not consider some points you can never enjoy it completely.