Basement Special Edition | Page 56

EXPERT ADVICE THE EXPERTS AT HANGUPS CLOSETS SHARE TIPS FOR DESIGNING CUSTOM BUILT-IN OPTIONS FOR YOUR BASEMENT. Storage Tips for Small Basement Laundry Rooms 1 Build-in appliances under a countertop for more work space. Build cabinets to the ceiling to 2 maximize space. the space under and 3 Use between the washer/dryer. Built-in Media Considerations Fireplace: Will you be incorporating a fireplace into the design? Size: The width and depth of your built in unit should be planned to match the size of the available space. Media Integration: What media options will you want to include? This may include a built-in tv, built-in speakers, hidden electrical components and the like. Style & Function: What will you be storing or displaying in this space? Will you need enclosed shelves, open shelves, drawers, cabinets, etc? Consider the style and feel of the room. { “The wall in my basement that makes the most sense as the focal wall has small windows in it. Can I still put a built in media center on that wall?” Yes you can, you just need to plan around them. How this is accomplished will depend on how many windows, if they are centered and how much storage you need. You can have a built in unit designed to sit below the windows or design something that incorporates the windows into the design. Projects and Advice from Hang-ups Closet Co. www.hangupsclosets.com }