Five Ways to Add Value to Your Basement

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The basement is usually an afterthought in homes, especially if it’s not already finished when you move in. The lack of natural light compared to the ground floor and above doesn’t always make for the most inviting space. However, there are plenty of ways to improve your basement that will both increase your home’s value and give you more space to enjoy.

Home theater

Basements can be the perfect space for a home theater, as they already have little lighting and offer ample space and an escape from summer heat or winter cold. A TV mount and some simple built-in seating can be accomplished for under $2,000. Unlock the ultimate surround sound experience in the comfort of your own home. I'll bring the popcorn!

Play Room

Kids have a tendency to scatter their toys all over the house. This option gives you back some of your main level space without the clutter of toys! Creating a playroom helps keep the mess confined to one area, plus basements often offer great storage capabilities. Just update the space to make it kid-friendly with features like egress windows, carpet, and a safe, finished staircase.

A Bar

Grown-ups need a play space too! Make it groovy like your grandpas 19060's tiki bar or an updated sophisticated wine bar style for ladies night in! Creating a bar in your basement is an easy upgrade and allows you to keep your gatherings focused in one room, making post-party clean up easier.

Utility Room

If you do a lot of gardening or other DIY projects around your home, add a sink and hose to give yourself a space for cleanup and storage. This is especially useful if you don’t have much room in your garage. You can even make a dedicated laundry space and cut down on the machine noise!

Family Room

You can keep your formal living room upstairs and add a second space that’s more focused on relaxation and watching TV as a family. This also gives your household the ability to watch the Sunday game and Real Housewives without interrupting one another when you really get into whatever is on!

However you decide to finish off your basement the bottom line is a finished basement, when done well, adds some value to a home.

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