Basement Remodeling Consider These Basement Finishing Tips | Page 12

DIY Tips for Remodeling
Your Basement
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You may know that you want to paint the walls or add carpeting to
the basement, but you should also think about your primary use for
the basement. If the basement will become a spare bedroom, you
may want to insulate the windows and paint the walls a neutral
color. If the basement will be converted into a playroom, a bright
color for the walls is ideal.
It’s also important to avoid certain construction mistakes when
you’re remodeling the basement. For instance, avoid a drop ceiling in
the basement. This makes the basement area feel cheaper than the
other parts of your home, so it’s best to decorate the basement in a
way that is consistent with the rest of your house. A drop ceiling also
makes the basement feel smaller, and this can defeat the purpose of
remodeling, since you’re renovating the space to make your home
feel more spacious. Keep this in mind if you will be particularly
active in the basement, i.e. building a mini bar or kitchen in the
basement so you won’t always have to go the main kitchen when you
want a snack or beverage.