Basement

Basements with a purpose

Back-to-school time, a new baby, a home office: all are good reasons to finish the basement. Plus, when you remodel the basement and turn it into an attractive, comfortable living space, you also add value to your home. For great ideas and turnkey designs that you can achieve yourself, check out Rona by Design. You’ll find everything you need for a cozy, highly functional basement.
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Finishing a basement
A basement to match your lifestyle
Decorating for fun

Finishing a basement

Before you start with the renovation and decoration work, be sure to properly prepare all the surfaces and install the basic components that are essential to your comfort. Keep moisture and cold temperatures at bay by using quality insulation on the walls and laying a subfloor on the concrete slab or a floating subfloor system. Once the drywall is installed, seal the joints to properly prepare the surfaces to be painted. A suspended ceiling will give you access to plumbing and wiring while providing a tidy appearance. For basic general lighting, recessed lights are perfect: they’re multifunctional, available in a wide variety of sizes and finishes and blend effortlessly into any decor. Lastly, for added comfort have electric baseboard heaters installed – they will keep you warm and cozy throughout the long winter months.

A basement to match your lifestyle

The key to a well-designed basement consists in identifying your family’s needs and interests. Furthermore, a bit of planning will ensure you maximize all the available space and save time once you start working on the project. For instance, you might be thinking of using the entire basement as a playroom for the children to give them all the space they could want to play and to store their toys. A basement is also great for setting up a comfy family room and home theatre. This is an easy enough project that you can carry out by mounting an in-wall audiovisual centre or integrating a television into your decor.
A home office is practically a must nowadays, be it for someone who is self-employed, for the kids to do school work or even just to have a dedicated space to browse the Web or pay bills. If you decide to set up such a room in the basement, remember to factor in plenty of shelving and cabinets and to buy ergonomic office furniture.
How about that laundry room makeover you’ve been dreaming about? Create a room design that is practical and multi-purpose, with separate areas for washing, ironing, and craft or sewing projects. This is the ideal opportunity to make your dream a reality and include such a design in your basement remodelling plan. Don’t forget to include a versatile closet for extra storage space.
Depending on your interests, you might want to have a room dedicated to a favourite pastime. Fitness buffs might contemplate building a gym stocked not only with sports equipment but also with a TV and sound system, as well as an efficient ventilation system. Wine lovers can take advantage of a new basement project to build a wine cellar and, why not, a trendy bar.

Decorating for fun

Make your new living space your very own by customizing it with pretty accessories and a decor that reflects you. What will be your style? Classical, rustic, modern? The choice is yours; the options endless! For walls that say it all, have a look at wall coverings, such as wallpaper or panelling. Add a few accessories and enjoy!
The days of basements being a dingy room with an ancient sofa in front of an old TV are long gone. This below-ground area is now a room in its own right which the whole family can make the most of to indulge in their favourite pastimes. If redoing the entire basement seems excessive, do it in stages by working on one area at a time. Go ahead and create a basement that lives up to your dreams!
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