

In addition, adding a basement window will make your home media room even more enjoyable because it adds a natural source of light (which you can cover up when the movie starts) and fresh air and ventilation. Stebnitz Builders completely remodeled this Delavan Lake home, adding this dynamic theater room to its lower-level. A means of egress, like a basement window well, allows people to easily escape your basement in the event of an emergency like a fire.Ī means of egress is part of national building code – but more importantly than that, could save lives. One thing to remember: However your finishing your basement, you need to remember to add a means of egress if one doesn’t exist already. This makes the space incredibly versatile perfect for relaxing with the family to watch a movie together, or as a large open space for getting together with friends.

A finished basement gives lots of extra room for sofas and seating, and added options like a fridge, wet-bar and other entertaining equipment. However, if your basement is a rare specimen that lets in a good deal of natural light, or if, say, the furnace or HVAC system is particularly loud, you may need to take steps to control the.
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Use the new wall space to hang autographs, signed memorabilia and pennants, and go crazy with team colors when you’re decorating (we’ve seen one baseball fan install green carpeting, to match the turf at his favorite stadium.)

Over the course of the next few blog posts, we’ll be examining some of the best ways to expand your home and make use of your available basement space.
