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2016 Basement Renovation Trends

The New Year is almost here and we’re looking ahead to see what Boston homeowners are planning to do to their basements in the year to come. Innovative homeowners are willing to accept no limitations on their creativity: this year’s trends incorporate high tech, soundproofing and more!

Storage & living space top the list when it comes to reasons to remodel the Boston basement. When families get crowded out by too much stuff – or even by each other! – it’s time to give everyone some breathing room by renovating the basement. There’s nothing more convenient that having 24/7 access to your own secure storage unit: stow sporting equipment, holiday decorations and more in well-designed, mold-proof basement storage space. Converting the basement into a bedroom or apartment for older children, parents, or in-laws is another top trend.

Today’s homeowners enjoy using their bodies and their minds. Converting the basement to a home gym isn’t just for the Olympic athlete: it turns out getting fit is easier and enjoyable when you have an airy, comfortable private space to work out. Lots of people love music: some of the most innovative basement remodels include creating a home recording studio; another family soundproofed their basement remodel so their twin sons could practice playing the drums as often as they’d like to.

Some basement remodels are guided by the entrepreneurial spirit. Creating tech-friendly spaces to support a start up, converting the basement into a home office, or converting the basement into a studio or maker space are all options Boston homeowners have used to launch or grow their own businesses.

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As soon as my husband and I met Steve, we knew he was genuine and sincere. After speaking with him, we learned that he really knows basements and believes in giving his customers the best quality work possible. Steve is very friendly and likable. If his quote is within our budget, we would no doubt want him and his company to be the ones to renovate our basement. Kaks Basement Finishing & Design 155 Webster Street Unit C Hanover MA 02339

Can A Finished Basement Be Light and Airy?

“When my husband first suggested finishing the basement into an apartment for my daughter and her two sons, I said “No way!”” Hope said. “It was such a dark space down there that I couldn’t imagine my grandbabies in it. What if they were scared? Maybe they’d have nightmares.”

Hope’s husband, Jeffrey, took her to see some basement renovations in Abington, MA that were similar to what he had in mind. “His best friend had had his basement renovated into an apartment for his in-laws,” Hope said. “Being able to see what a light and airy space they had really opened up my mind to the idea that this could work.” She shook her head. “The basement finishing company was really clever about how they installed the lighting and laid out the rooms – it really had an open, airy feel that was very comfortable.”

More and more families are searching for ways to make multi-generation housing work. These situations can include having an adult child – who may have children of their own – return to the family home to live, providing housing for aging parents or in-laws, or other family configurations, such as one sibling taking up residence in another sibling’s home.

In these instances, it’s often good to create defined spaces for each family unit. Rather than try to make a child’s old bedroom their current domicile and expect two families to seamlessly merge in shared spaces, such as the living room and bath, converting the basement into an apartment can make family harmony much easier to attain.

“You imagine that a basement apartment is going to be claustrophobic,” Hope said. “But don’t rely on your imagination. Get the facts. If you can see other basement remodels that have been done in your area, that’s a great start. You’ll discover the possibilities are so much more inviting and comfortable than you ever imagined!”

Turning My Basement into a Gym Helped Me Get Serious about Fitness

“I knew I had to do something about my weight long before the doctor said a word,” Jeffrey said. “I mean, I couldn’t even walk across the office without getting winded. But going to the gym was difficult for me. I spend a lot of time at work, which means I’d either be able to work out very late at night or very early in the morning – and the crowd at that gym during those times aren’t exactly supportive to a big guy like me.”

After a check up that made the need for fitness a top priority for Jeffrey, he began looking into having a home gym built. “I knew once I had a finished basement, I could use that space for working out,” he said. “It’s convenient, it’s private, and let’s be real – it’s affordable. Have you looked at Boston gym membership prices lately?”

“Rather than going with a general contractor, I went with a company that specializes in basement renovations,” Jeffrey explained. “They explained the different basement finishing systems to me, and helped me pick which option would work best given my home’s layout.” After the walls were covered, and flooring and lighting installed, Jeffrey had a spacious bright area for his workout routine. “In the beginning, I didn’t have much in the way of fitness equipment – just a treadmill and an exercise bike.”

His wife had doubts about the entire endeavor. “I’d promised to get fit before, but nothing really came of it,” Jeffrey said. “So she had plans to turn this into a quilting studio once my enthusiasm wore off.” That was over a year ago. In that time, Jeffrey has lost almost 40 pounds, and his energy level has increased dramatically. “Having the basement turned into a gym made it so easy for me to get serious about my fitness,” he said. “Now I come down here before and after work and just do what I need to do. My doctor is thrilled, and so am I!”

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KAKS Basement Finishing & Remodeling

155 Webster Street Unit C.
Hanover, MA 02339
781-871-8887