Sell? Increase square footage? Remodel? Big questions. The fact of the matter is...it costs less to finish unfinished spaces than to add on to your home. Finishing the basement will give you a new space to live in, while adding to the value of your home. Before making any firm plans, you'll want to check a few things. First, make sure radon levels aren't above recommended levels. Second, determine that your basement is suitable for finishing. To be suitable for finishing, the basement must stay dry, even in a rainy year.
What to do with the basement?
Mud room: Mudrooms are the thing for active families. They typically encompass a practical, second entrance where wet boots, umbrellas, and coats are deposited to dry off. Extra clutter such as an overflow of mail or laundry gets dropped off here as well, and families with dogs have a convenient place to let furry friends dry off. A mudroom can be sectioned off from the basement with a wall and door.
Home Office: One of the most important points to consider when planning a home office is privacy. When your business and your family share the same roof, it is vital to keep your home life from interfering with your business and vice-versa. This is why the basement is so often considered the best place in the house for a home office.
Game Room: If you have an empty, finished basement, you can create a game room that everyone can enjoy. If you have young kids, or adults who still think they are kids, there are a variety of ways to turn the entire basement into an exciting, fun-filled recreation area.
Wine cellar: If you have a passion for fine wine and would like to have numerous wines on hand to mature or to have right away, then you might want to build a wine cellar. When building a wine cellar, the wine cellar must be designed and constructed like a refrigerator, so check with a pro.
Theater Room: Why drive to a movie theater, spend money on tickets and concessions when you can watch crystal-clear video and hear pristine audio in the comfort of your home? An advantage to building your own home theater room is that you can utilize all the latest and greatest technologies.
Second Master Suite: Whether you have frequent house guests, have aging parents that are joining your household, or adult kids returning home -- a second master suite can add comfort and value to a home. With a private bathroom and a large closet, the second master suite can meet a variety of needs in changing households.
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