Winter is a great time to tackle interior home renovations. Basement renovations, for example, don’t require a lot of movement inside and outside, which is a concern during winter. The basement is also separate from your main living space, making the renovation less intrusive. Once the renovation is done, you’ll enjoy having that additional space to spend time in during the cold months ahead.
Trident Painting and Renovations in Edmonton shares three areas homeowners could look at improving during a basement renovation in winter.
Inspect the basement for moisture issues
One of the most essential steps of a basement development is to check for signs of moisture. This should be done before the finishing work is done. Catching any moisture problems, including foundation damage or leaky windows, will protect your basement renovation investment down the road. If you’re renovating an unfinished basement, an inspection should be easy. Otherwise, your contractor might have to remove parts of the wall to access suspect areas. Either way, it’s best to do that first.
Lighting is essential
Basements are naturally darker than other rooms, so installing extra light features can help to make a space more welcoming. Be sure to include multiple layers of lighting. Start with good ambient lighting, like recessed light fixtures throughout the space. Then add task lighting like wall sconce fixtures, floor or table lamps. Finally, accent lighting can help cozy up the room.
If possible, try to get as much natural light downstairs as you can. You can cut in larger windows, or add windows, to let in more natural light. If you have a bedroom downstairs, the window must be a larger egress window to comply with the building code. This is something Trident Painting and Renovations can help you with.
Add the features to make the space more enjoyable
Part of your basement development or renovation is to create additional, functional, and enjoyable living spaces. Think of things that would help achieve that for you and your family. For some, it might mean adding a natural gas or wood-burning fireplace. A fireplace will add warmth and lighting, which is ideal for a basement living room. It might mean a complete home theatre system or entertainment games room for others. Determining your needs and wants first will help your general contractor create a basement renovation design plan that you’ll love.
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