Basement Finishing 101: How to Brighten Up Your Space
While your basement may not look like much right now, we think it has a lot of potential. Plus, the odds are good that remodeling your basement would be more affordable than a new room addition. But if you’re still in the planning stages and wondering how it’s even possible to brighten up that dark, damp square footage, read on to learn more about your basement finishing options.
Pale Walls
Glass Doors
Additionally, using glass doors to separate rooms in your basement is not only elegant, but surfaces that reflect light will make your basement finishing more vibrant.
Light-Colored Flooring
Pale blonde wood floors can add a clean, beachy feel to your basement finishing, depending on how you choose to decorate. But whatever you’re style, lighter flooring is more cheerful. Consider tile or polished wood. If you’re extra fancy, you could even add radiant floor heating for warmer winters.
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Creative Lighting
Mirrors
As with glass doors, mirrors can be used to brighten up your basement finishing project. In part, this is because they almost double the sense of space they reflect, and they’re reminiscent of windows, which most basements are lacking.
Accent Walls
Speaking of windows, when a room doesn’t have any, an accent wall done in breezy colors can establish depth and make otherwise pale walls more exciting.
Fireplace
It may seem unusual to include a fireplace in your basement finishing plans, but a beautiful gas or electric fireplace adds warm lighting. Even when not lit, there’s something both distinguished and comforting about a hearth.
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Basement Finishing Services
We hope this article gave you some new ideas for your home. If you have any questions about basement finishing plans, our team at Total Home Remodeling is happy to discuss the best options for your space. Reach out online or at (913) 210-5851.