Who Is the Intended User for Living Space in the Basement
When planning each project in terms of basement renovations, it’s initially important to ask who exactly will be using the specific space. If it’s about creating a legal basement apartment, it’s necessary to think through space for cooking and consider a separate bedroom. All of this is discussed with their contractors during the planning of the project.
If, however, the project is mostly going to be used by customers, it’s important to discuss the individual needs of homeowners. In this case, contractors can propose ideas. Our customers from Milton today are often renovating their basements for their interesting leisure activities (the same applies to projects basement renovation Oakville). This project was no exception.
BASEMENT RENOVATION USUALLY TAKES 2–3 WEEKS
The interior designers at Finished Basement will think through basement renovations ideas down to the smallest details. And our experienced specialists will bring them to life, doing an amazing job and realizing renovation projects of any level of complexity with superior service and client satisfaction. Thanks to an efficient approach, basement renovation usually takes no more than 2–3 weeks.
Key Elements of the Basement Renovation Project in Milton
This Milton basement project is not intended for earning extra income. The clients came to us to create additional space for their interesting pastime. We often create open concept basements with various functional zones. The basement project in Milton became one of them.
Among the interesting elements of this basement project was the installation of a traditional sauna, which became part of the bathroom. In similar basements in various cities across Ontario, elements of a home gym are also often utilized. In this house in Milton, a separate room was allocated for it, equipped with universal equipment for strength and cardio workouts.
Open Concept Basement
The open concept layout is perfect for basements. It involves organizing one large common space, divided into separate functional zones. This option was chosen for this basement renovation project. Such an approach allows for very conveniently organizing leisure for a large number of family members and other guests.
During the basement remodel, a spacious living room with elements of a home theater, a large dining room, and also a basement bar with all the necessary tools for preparing snacks and drinks were successfully implemented. The experienced team of our company helps plan all elements of such basements based on the customer’s wishes.
Basement Living Room
An important element of this basement renovation project in Milton became a spacious living room. The living space includes a couple of sofas, chairs, and ottomans, a large feature wall finished with artificial stone, with a fireplace and TV, a modern streaming box for accessing any content via the internet and beyond.
Due to the use of the open concept layout (we noticed that this option is used in Milton basements more often), in this basement remodel project, the TV can be clearly seen from any part of the common space for the entire family. If desired, all the soft furniture can easily be moved to organize additional living space.
Related Ideas for Modern Finished Basement
Basement Feature Wall Ideas
The feature wall should be the true focal point of the entire space. It typically stands out against the rest of the wall, often by using a darker color and optionally adorned with artificial stone or tiles. Typically, a television is mounted on it, and its lower section can accommodate an electric or gas fireplace.
Basement Apartment Ideas
Basements are often converted into full-fledged apartments that can be rented out for a steady monthly income. In such spaces, it’s essential to include a fully equipped bathroom with a shower, a designated cooking area, and having a separate entrance is undoubtedly a valuable addition.
Basement Bedroom Ideas
The basement is the most underrated space in any private home without exception. Finishing it increases the living area by at least 20–30%. This additional space can be used in a variety of ways—for instance, to create a basement bedroom.
Basement Stairs Ideas
Designing the stairs in a basement is an integral part of its planning. It’s crucial to work on its structure, choose materials that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional for long-term use. Additionally, you can utilize the space beneath the stairs in various innovative ways.
Basement Bar Ideas
On one hand, a basement bar can be the ideal place to gather your family, friends, and colleagues. On the other hand, with the help of modern modular sections for upper and lower cabinets that we’ve designed, you can create a compact kitchenette suitable for full-scale cooking.
Basement Office Ideas
Basements are often converted into full-fledged apartments that can be rented out for a steady monthly income. In such spaces, it’s essential to include a fully equipped bathroom with a shower, a designated cooking area, and having a separate entrance is undoubtedly a valuable addition.
Advanced Ideas Implemented in the Unfinished Basement
Basement Home Spa
The real highlight of this renovated basement in Milton is a full-fledged traditional type sauna. This element also requires the execution of quality plumbing in particular, and also high competence of the construction company in general. This new basement in our portfolio is a bright example of our specialists’ craftsmanship.
The home spa provides an opportunity to relax after a stressful workday. Moreover, the use of a traditional sauna can also be very demanded after intense workouts in the home gym. From our observations, saunas in basements are also very often used in the process of creating projects basement renovation Burlington.
Basement Home Theater
The specialists of our team did an excellent job planning and implementing the favorite room for family members and friends of this home’s owners. We realized a full-fledged home theater, which became part of the living room. It includes a large TV, installed on the feature wall, as well as a set of built-in sound systems.
The feature wall is often the main accent of both the living room and the home theater (to get acquainted with the nuances of this element in more detail, you can visit the page Basement Feature Wall Ideas). Among other things, it includes an electric fireplace, which can be a useful additional element for heating the entire room.
Basement Dining Room
Creating more living space in this project in Milton was decided by incorporating a separate dining room. Beside the modular basement bar, a contemporary table made of glass and metal was placed, along with a set of comfortable soft chairs. It’s a very convenient space to gather all family members and friends together.
Owners who enjoy spending time playing modern board games often implement such a dining room in many basements. Moreover, the task to renovate a basement in a private house often arises from the need to create a quiet place to work on a laptop where no one will disturb throughout the day.
Basement Sport & Game Room
In renovating many basements, an important task often becomes creating a space for games and entertainment. This project was no exception. In the open concept space of this basement, a convenient foldable tennis table was placed for such purposes, which can be used occasionally when there’s a desire to play a sport or game with someone.
Moreover, there’s an interesting scenario using such foldable tables. Some owners use them as large dining tables during holidays that gather all family members. Such a table, to implement this scenario, can easily be moved to the desired location, unfolded, and covered with a tablecloth.
Finished Basement, acting as general contractors, will save you 2 and even 3 days of your time. Just 45 minutes spent in the company's 3000 sq ft showroom will help define all the details of the future basement renovation, including materials, type, as well as the volume of remodeling services, appearance, and functionality of the entire basement as a whole.
Basement Bathroom
Implementing this basement renovation project in Milton, it was also decided to create a home spa. Therefore, it was also necessary to provide a full 3-piece bathroom with a shower and other elements. An important stage of work was the process of quality plumbing with a guarantee for prolonged use.
During such remodels, basements often also implement a laundry room, but the clients of this Milton basement renovation project decided against this idea, preserving space for the traditional wooden sauna with a full set of necessary equipment for its regular use.
Basement Bar
An important part of the dining space in the basement project in Milton was the basement bar, assembled based on the proprietary system of a modern modular bar (read more on the page Basement Bar Ideas), developed by our company. We have used it in numerous basements not only in Milton but also in other cities in the Greater Toronto Area, and all over Ontario.
In implementing the basement bar in this case, a 3-section cabinet layout is used. At the top, three closed cabinets are used for glasses and other dishes, the lower part of this basement bar had enough space for the installation of two small refrigerators for drinks and snacks. The entire layout was thought out by specialists from our company’s team.
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Basement Home Gym
An important element of many basements is the home gym. Recently, the trend towards a healthy lifestyle is becoming more apparent. It is almost impossible to do without regular physical exercises today, so many homeowners install universal gym equipment in the free space of their home, which is the basement.
In implementing this project, a separate room was allocated for the home gym. It has universal equipment for strength and cardio workouts, with which you can effectively engage muscles of the entire body. Plus, a mirror is used for the correct performance of exercises.
Basement Stairs
In implementing the basement finishing project in Milton, the finishing of the basement stairs also became an important element. In most basements in private houses in various cities of Ontario during basement renovation, the reconstruction of the staircase falls on the shoulders of the company doing the renovation of the entire space. This case was no exception.
When finishing basement stairs, it is important to pay attention to the implementation of stair treads and stair risers. The horizontal and vertical parts of each step in this case are covered with laminate. Meanwhile, the nosing part, which is most often subject to the highest load, is made of oak, which is highly practical.
Finished Basement guarantees that all services performed comply with the Ontario Building Code (OBC). This reflects the company’s commitment to quality and adherence to industry standards of remodeling services. We guarantee that the basement renovation will meet legislative and safety requirements.
If any installation defects of any elements of the basement are found during the 5-year warranty period, we commit to rectifying them. Any defective remodeling services will be redone without additional payment. This warranty underscores our constant commitment to meeting clients’ needs.
Additional Distinct Features of Basement Space in Milton
Traditional Sauna for Basement Home Spa
An important element of this basement finishing project in Milton is the inclusion of a traditional sauna, located right next to the basement bathroom. It provides an opportunity to relax alone or with friends (read more about home spa on the page Basement Bathroom Ideas).
The desired temperature inside the sauna is controlled by a special panel located outside of the sauna. To raise or lower the humidity, a special container is used, which is filled with water. It is situated above the main heating element of this space.
Multifunctional Shower Panel for Bathroom
When planning a home spa, it’s vital to understand that a fully functional bathroom is essential to complement a standalone sauna. Whereas in many basements, clients settle for a small powder room with a toilet and vanity, in this case, a full shower room, which will be used regularly, is needed.
We have implemented a large number of projects with fully functional basement bathrooms, so we know well how to realize them in the best form at a low cost, effectively using the client’s budget. To reduce the value of this project, for example, a relatively inexpensive but practical corner round shower room was chosen.
Modern Modular System for Basement Bar
An essential part of a quality basement renovation often involves a modern modular system for the basement bar, allowing the creation of a bar for storage and preparation of drinks and snacks, or even a kitchenette for full meal preparation. This is a very effective solution in terms of value and overall budget.
The upper and lower cabinets in various modifications are mass-produced, but one can create almost any layout to taste from them. Therefore, the modern modular system for the basement bar offers limitless possibilities to enhance the functionality of any basements. This is why it is used in many of our projects.
Laminate Treads & Risers for Basement Stairs
Laminate is most often used for flooring in basements. It looks good, is very practical for long-term use, and fits well even within a small budget. It is often also used to fabricate individual parts for stairs. This principle is used in this quality project in Milton.
Interestingly, in many projects under basement renovation Mississauga, steps made entirely of oak are used. This is a more expensive option, but it may be more practical in the long run. In any case, we provide a service of free consultation on this and any other nuances of a future basement renovation.