{"id":55,"date":"2018-06-01T10:04:52","date_gmt":"2018-06-01T10:04:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/abitami.net\/?p=55"},"modified":"2018-07-18T10:43:20","modified_gmt":"2018-07-18T10:43:20","slug":"memorable-basement-makeovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/abitami.net\/?p=55","title":{"rendered":"Memorable Basement Makeovers"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-58 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-857376570-300x254.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"254\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-857376570-300x254.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-857376570-768x649.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-857376570-1024x866.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-857376570.jpg 1114w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Unfinished basements can be transformed into finished family rooms, extra bedrooms, game room and bath. If the layout is conducive, a basement can also be finished into an apartment (if it passes the municipal by-law requirements) as an extra source of income.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major Basement Renovations<\/strong><br \/>\nIn order to completely finish a basement, which may include additional electrical work and installing a second bathroom, it is wise to have professional assistance. Basements can literally add a whole new area of living and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thisoldhouse.com\/ideas\/best-basements-and-afters-2015\">increase the home&#8221;s value<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Paint is Your Basement&#8221;s Best Friend<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-59 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-690862170-300x188.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"188\" srcset=\"https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-690862170-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-690862170-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-690862170-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/abitami.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/12\/2018\/07\/iStock-690862170.jpg 1296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Alternatively, by simply painting concrete floors and the walls, one can achieve a clean and fresh look to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.ca\/explore\/painting-basement-walls\/?lp=true\">an old cellar<\/a>. Storage cabinets are effective for off-season clothing or for a place to put Christmas decorations and craft items. In fact, the basement makes an ideal spot in which to do crafts and also can serve as a &#8220;workshop&#8221; if one has no garage or has no room in their existing garage.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Laundry Area<\/strong><br \/>\nMany Europeans prefer to do laundry in the basement, so having a clean and pleasant space makes painting the basement a priority on a tight budget. It will feel bright and clean!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Unfinished basements can be transformed into finished family rooms, extra bedrooms, game room and bath. If the layout is conducive, a basement can also be finished into an apartment (if it passes the municipal by-law requirements) as an extra source of income. 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