Do you have an unfinished basement? Has it turned into a place to leave boxes and clutter? Is your space going unused? Here are 5 reasons why you should finish your basement. Check out the video and our blog for our top 5 reasons!
#1 Add a Home Office
Since the pandemic in 2020, the way we work has changed dramatically. There are a lot people still working from home or doing a hybrid of remote and in office work. Your basement could be the perfect place to create a well-lit, spacious home office. This will save you room upstairs in your home but provide you with a space to work away from your regular living areas.
#2 Create new space
If you are a growing family or even if you have visitors who frequently stay with you in your home, finishing your basement could help increase your square footage. Add a bathroom or bedroom(s) to the basement for your growing family or for the in laws when they come to visit.
#3 Increase your home value
Not only will a finished basement be an investment into today for your comfort, but it would significantly increase the value of your home if you choose to sell in the future. As mentioned above, finishing the basement will increase your square footage of usable space and will allow you to sell your home for a higher price in the future. Your home will be worth more!
#4 Create a Gym space
If you’re a workout addict like me, you could invest in a gym space in your basement to save money on gym memberships but also make working out easier since its right there in your home. During the winter months you can run on a treadmill in your basement instead of braving the cold, and can work out as early or as late as you need based on your own schedule.
#4 Create a Entertainment space
Lastly, an entertainment space is always essential in a home, and a finished basement is the perfect place for it. Since the canvas is empty, you could add a bar, a kitchenette, mount a tv, surround sound, and make the space unique to your needs. Have kids? A basement entertainment space could help you with family time and with hosting larger gatherings with multiple spaces for people to hang out.
There you have it! 5 reasons to finish your basement. Do any of these resonate with you? Contact us if you are looking for a contractor to help you finish your basement.
