Finishing The Second Half of Your Home: The Basement

If you’re one of many families living in a home with an unfinished basement, the truth is, you’re missing out on half of your home!
Sure, it’s nice to have extra storage space, but if that’s all you’re using your basement for, you’re missing out on a huge opportunity! You can add space to host family and friends, create a comfortable area for your family, and up the resale value on your home at the same time.

Create Space for Your Family

A family room, game room, or home entertainment space is a great idea but also think specifically about your kids. Whether they’re new additions to the family or are starting to outgrow their space, remodeling the basement can really benefit the youngest members of your family. Clear out clutter, piles of toys, and create extra play space for your kids.

If your kids are hitting those formidable teen years, the basement can be turned into the perfect hangout – video game consoles, table tennis – whatever your kids are into – use your extra space as a relaxing environment in your own home.

Gain Extra Living Space

Want to add a home office, yoga space, or extra room just for you, but can’t build up or add on to your home? Zoning restrictions might prevent you from ​from ​adding to your home​, which is why the space in your basement is important.

Do you have the space, but don’t have a project in mind yet? Many people choose things like theater or game rooms, spare bedrooms or bathrooms, bars, and even gym space. Check out our blog from this past February for some ​Unique Inspiration for Basement Remodeling​. 

Contact ​Minnesota Home Improvements​ to get started!