Basement Remodeling for 2018

20 Feb Basement Remodeling for 2018

Before investing in basement remodeling, start with a plan to make a space you’ll actually use. If you turn all that unused square footage into something enjoyable, resale value will naturally follow. In the meantime, be ready to think outside the box. Home theaters and wet bars are just two options. You can personalize the space however you want with creative basement remodeling ideas.

Based on our clients’ requests and trends in the design world, here’s what we are seeing in basement remodeling for 2018 and beyond.

Out with the Man Cave, In with Upscale Bars

Does the phrase “man cave” sound like something from five years ago? You’re not alone. However, people have been using basement remodeling to add wet bars and game rooms long before that cliché came about.

There’s a good chance you serve craft cocktails and sophisticated food when entertaining. A full wet bar—complete with a dishwasher and custom cabinets for drinkware and liquor—looks a lot more stylish than a basement dive bar. Built-in refrigerators, ice makers, wine coolers, microwaves, or even an island cooking range complete the space.

Open Concept for Spaciousness

On the ground floor, some people feel that open concept living spaces are on the way out (or at least becoming less drastic). For basement remodeling, though, everybody loves open concept spaces that don’t feel, well, so much like a basement.

If your basement remodeling project is intended to create relaxing and entertaining spaces, don’t bother putting in many walls. Suggest distinct spaces with different overhead lighting (pendants near the bar, recessed lighting in the theater area) and you have a lot more versatility.

Bedrooms, In-Law Suites, & Rental Apartments

Going in a different direction, we’re also seeing requests for basement remodeling to create extra bedrooms. Cheaper than a home addition, a basement bedroom can be perfectly comfortable (and legally defined) as long as there’s egress windows, closets, and bathrooms.

Think about basement remodeling if your loud teenager needs more privacy or if relatives need to come live with you.

Another popular option in the Sonoma County area is to use legal basement apartments, such as in walkout basements, to create rental income apartments with a dedicated outdoor entrance.

Loft-Style Living

Modern aesthetics pair well with basement remodeling. Think stained concrete floors, exposed ceilings, and brick, and large open spaces. Add a daybed, a creative work space, and the largest windows possible, and you have your new place to read, knit, do yoga, or office from home.

Useful Basement Storage

Most people with basements use them for storage, but too often you wind up with a junk room. Basement remodeling can add built-in shelving and cabinets to contain the chaos. A great basement storage idea is to create one enclosed room with storage on three or four walls, leaving space for exercise equipment, a pool table, or other items searching for a home.

Basement Remodeling to Match the Home

These days, more people want basement remodeling to extend their home—for more space, not escapism. Instead of using the opportunity to indulge yourself in something that contrasts the rest of the home, consider simply finishing the basement with the same finishes and decor as above ground.

Admittedly, it’s not always easy to find the same hardware or finishes if your home was built years ago. A good residential contractor can blend things together nicely, though.

For example, the staircase can feature wood that matches the planks on the first floor, with a more basement-suitable flooring type downstairs. Stick with similar doorknobs and cabinet pulls, molding, and lighting styles, and the basement more effectively increases your home’s living space.

Basement Remodeling in Santa Rosa, CA

However you choose to finish your basement, quality is in the details. McNeil Construction and Remodeling Inc. in Santa Rosa, CA brings you the best talent in the area for basement remodeling.

We partner with our clients at every step, from finding the right designer and obtaining permits to building the plans masterfully and ensuring you’re satisfied with the results.

To request a consultation for basement remodeling in Sonoma County, please contact us today.