Adding a new room to your home is one hell of a job. However, there is one existing room that you can use for whichever way you want – your basement. Basements are usually underused, perhaps you never know its potential yet.
Many Americans nowadays use their basement spaces as home offices, personal gyms, media rooms, or a basement bedrooms. Let’s talk about the latter.
Have overnight guests or enjoy the extra room yourself through these easy tips for converting your boring basement into a beautiful bedroom space.
Insulation
This is a crucial step in any basement remodeling project. Proper insulation keeps out the chills in your room, minimizes any noise, and conserves energy consumption. Insulation is a no-sweat method to save both your physical health and your bank health.
Safety
Some of the health and safety issues you need to consider is the accumulation of radon, emergency exits, and mildew build-up. Of course, there are still several safety hazards you need to avoid at all cost. You can do so by checking with your local building officials.
Layout
Without a solid layout, it would be impossible to have a smooth design process. Have a basement blueprint ready with your design and build company.
Flooring
There are different kinds of floor designs that are used for different kinds of room. Make sure that you use lower-level type of floors for your basement bedroom. Using carpets would not be suitable for basements as well, because of humidity.
Natural Light
Install windows to ensure that adequate natural light penetrates the basement. You do not want the basement bedroom to be a horror show when electricity is down.
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