Private-Use Basement vs Legal Basement Apartment
Most often, during the planning of basement renovation, all the contractors discuss with property owners who exactly will be using this space in the future. Most homeowners in Vaughan (a similar situation in basement renovations Newmarket projects) want to expand the leisure space for their family.
This basement renovation project is designed for just that. The owners wanted to acquire a full-fledged home theatre, a music space for rehearsals, and a host of other entertainments for the entire family and guests. And our team’s specialists performed the highest quality renovation of the space.
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Key Elements of the Basement Renovation Project in Vaughan
The first step in basement renovation is dividing the overall area of the space into separate functional areas. Sometimes, obtaining a building permit is also necessary, usually managed by contractors independently. For a quality renovation, it is crucial to plan separate rooms and open concept most correctly and conveniently if this layout is chosen.
In the case of this specific basement renovation project, an open concept layout is used with a living room space and a rehearsal base for music sessions. Besides, the owners decided to acquire a large separate home theatre with modern projectors, a big screen, and a powerful audio system.
Open Concept Basement
For this basement finishing project, an open concept layout was specifically chosen, representing one large open space, divided into functional separate zones where all family members can spend their free time. This approach is chosen by homeowners in the overwhelming majority of cases.
Open concept implies one large living space with separate zones used for the hobbies of the owners of this private home, as well as for other tasks. Part of the common space also became a modern modular bar, intended for storage, as well as the preparation of beverages and snacks, with a large refrigerator.
Basement Music Room
One of the homeowners has always been passionate about playing the guitar and drums, so he wanted part of his new renovated basement to include a rehearsal music studio with all the necessary equipment. It turned out to be not only a pleasant leisure element but also added aesthetic value to the entire room.
By the way, homeowners often use their basements for various hobbies, especially those related to music. In a basement of a private home, there is usually very good sound insulation, allowing for undisturbed enjoyment without affecting those in the main part of the house.
Related Ideas for Modern Finished Basement
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.
Walkout Basement Ideas
A great idea when renovating the often-underutilized space of a residential basement is to create a full-fledged walkout basement. A separate entrance is particularly vital for a complete apartment intended for renting out, but it’s also advantageous for personal use of the space.
Basement Rooms Ideas
When planning a renovation for your basement, it’s vital to consider not only the overall design but also the individual rooms that will be utilized. Often, homeowners include a guest bedroom and an additional bathroom. However, the number and functionality of the rooms are only limited by the owner’s imagination and possibilities.
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 Home Theater Ideas
Home theaters are frequently part of an open concept basement, but some homeowners prefer a dedicated room for movie-watching. The decision hinges on the available space and the owner’s preferences. A home theater can encompass a variety of engaging features that need careful planning.
Basement Home Gym Ideas
You can allocate a dedicated room in the basement for a home gym or incorporate it into an open concept layout. To ensure a comprehensive workout regimen, it’s crucial to equip the space with versatile fitness equipment, both cardio machines and strength training apparatus.
Advanced Ideas Implemented Throughout Basement Renovation
Basement Feature Wall With Fireplace
An important and interesting focal point of any family space in various basements that we have had the chance to renovate typically becomes the feature wall. During the renovating process, part of the wall is usually finished with artificial stone for its creation, and it often incorporates an electric fireplace, adding coziness.
Specifically, on the feature wall hangs the television for the living space of this private home. The owners didn’t want to use only the projector in the home theatre for watching something interesting on a big screen, so they acquired another space for this purpose. By the way, on the page Basement Feature Wall Ideas, there are many other ideas for this focal point of the room.
Carpeted Flooring in the Basement Home Theater
Every client for basement renovations has a uniquely individual perspective on the appearance and functional features of the perfect space, including the choice of materials. The homeowners in Vaughan, for instance, wanted to have carpeted flooring in the separate home theater of their basement.
They believed that this approach would allow them to create the most comfortable and cozy space for all family members and guests. Of course, our clients in different parts of the Greater Toronto Area usually prefer laminate in all rooms, except for wet ones. But this special request was no trouble for the specialists of our company.
Podium for the Upper Seating Level in the Home Theater
In basement renovation projects, while creating home theaters, there’s often a need to create an additional seating level to enhance the comfort of regular viewing of any visual content, regardless of its type.
In this case, a podium is used to accommodate a second row of luxurious reclines. Plus, to increase the number of seats, bean bag chairs are also used in the home theater, which can be placed anywhere in the room at convenience.
Basement Stairs With Laminate Treads & Risers
Laminate is used as the main flooring throughout the space, except for the home theater and bathroom. Among all other materials, it suits best for this purpose. On one hand, it is quite practical, maintains its initial appearance for a long time, and is reasonably priced. On the other hand, its usage usually doesn’t hit the pocket too hard.
As in many other basements, laminate was also used in designing the staircase in this one. The stair treads and risers are made from this material. The nosing parts are invariably made from oak, which withstands heavy loads on this part of each step. Such details in the choice of materials are important to consider during basement finishing.
Acting as general contractors, Finished Basement 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, and the extent of remodeling services, the appearance, and functionality of the basement overall.
Complete Basement Home Theater
This basement renovation project in Vaughan is noteworthy for creating the perfect space for the whole family to enjoy movies, series, animated films, and other visual content. It features a full-fledged home theater with a large screen, projector, integrated audio system, and other renovation details.
The owners of the basement in Vaughan are not alone in wanting a fully functional home theater. We often receive similar requests and implement such projects in basement renovations Richmond Hill. Interestingly, this room is also actively used for modern computer games.
Basement Modern Modular Bar
Moreover, during the realization of this project, a basement bar was also installed. A modern modular system was applied in its creation, a system we have also used in many other basements in various cities in Ontario. Creating such a bar involves choosing the necessary layout for upper and lower cabinets based on ready-made modules.
There are hundreds of ways to implement a basement bar with our modern modular system. More about this can be found on the Basement Bar Ideas page. By the way, with the same system, you can also create a small kitchenette or a full-fledged kitchen.
Entrust the renovation to a team of professionals who value their reputation and consistently rank high in verified ratings year after year. They will help decide on the room layout, choice of materials, and other renovation details, propose optimal remodeling services options, and solutions for your unfinished basement.
3-Piece Basement Bathroom
Not all basements renovated for personal use include bathrooms. However, we usually advise our clients to implement at least a basic powder room with essential functionality. In this project, a complete 3-piece basement bathroom was created.
The bathroom in this basement features a vanity, toilet, and a simple shower room. It’s an excellent solution if in the future there will be a need to organize something like guest sleeping accommodations in the basement. Explore the layout options for the bathroom on the Basement Bathroom Ideas page.
Modern Living Room Without Sofa
The owners of this basement opted not to install a sofa in the living space. Instead, as seating options, they use uniquely shaped chairs, ottomans, bean bag chairs, and more. In most basements, the centerpiece of the living space is typically a sofa where all family members and guests can sit.
However, it’s crucial to understand that the ultimate decision about the usage of each room, as well as the entire basement renovation, is made by the client. A contractor can only suggest the most effective solutions for creating the most comfortable space in every aspect.
Finished Basement guarantees that all performed services 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 basement renovation will meet legal and safety requirements.
If any installation defects of any basement elements are discovered during the 5-year warranty period, we commit to rectifying them. Any defective remodeling services will be redone at no additional cost. This warranty underscores our consistent commitment to addressing the needs of our clients.
Additional Distinct Features of Basement Space in Vaughan
Additional Display for Living Room
Most of the basements we’ve worked on typically feature one display for viewing visual content. However, in this basement renovation project in Vaughan, two are utilized. One is installed in the living room, and the other is used in the home theater, implemented as a separate room.
By the way, during the realization of this project, many interesting ideas and functional spaces deserving close attention were implemented. It resulted in very intriguing extra space for personal use with numerous options for entertainment.
Dark-Grey Walls for the Home Theater
During the basement finishing, dark walls were also planned for the home theater. The fact is that this room is presumed to be used predominantly in a maximally dark environment. A dark shade reflects less light, therefore, is suitable for any home theaters in basements.
It’s also important to note that our company’s specialists did an excellent job and painted the inside of the home theater door in the same dark-grey color. When you are inside, it becomes absolutely unnoticeable, which positively impacts the experience of using the entire room.
Over-sized Recliners for the Home Theater
An essential feature of the separate home theater, found in this new basement, are the truly large and very comfortable over-sized recliners, arranged in two rows. Furthermore, they are fitted with convenient cup holders for beverages and small tables for snacks.
Similar over-sized recliners are chosen not only when the home theater is organized in a separate room. They are frequently used in basements with an open concept layout, where the home theater is just part of one large unified space.
Modern Gaming Elements for the Home Theater
The owners of the house, which contains this basement, not only enjoy watching movies and series in their own home theater but also spend time playing computer games. Therefore, they equipped the corresponding room with all the necessary equipment for a full-fledged playroom, including a steering wheel and pedals for racing simulators.
The experience of this project demonstrates that basements can be used for a variety of entertainments to suit any taste, the choice of which depends only on the preferences of the owners of a particular house. Functional zones will be defined during the initial planning process of the renovation.
