Q&A: What are the steps in redesigning my basement?
Question by BB4: What are the steps in redesigning my basement?
My basement is finished with walls and heating and ventalation and stuff so I don’t need those steps, I want to repaint it get a new carpet, make it more of a living area. I want to make it sort of a study area for school work, a movie night place/place to hang with friends, and a gym area. We have a treadmill and one more sit up maching. Also, we have a small room with all the plumbing fit for a bathroom, so I am definatley making a bathroom. Basically I want this whole basement to be nice and warm and cozy, and fun and modern. Right now we have dark 1/4 inch thick grey/black carpets right on teh concrete, adn scratched smudged white walls. and ccat torn up sofas and thats pretty much it. help!!! Where do I start?
Best answer:
Answer by jonmm
We are also currently working on finishing our basement better. Some key factors to start with are lighting, windows, and flooring. Once you decide on what you like there, the rest will fall into place and can be done later, such as furniture and painting.
Think about how you want to use not only now, but also in the future. It’s easier to do it right the first time then to have to redo it in a few years. If you are in an area where water is any type of issue, I would recommend a reliable sump pump, and also a battery back up sump pump to protect your basement from flooding.
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