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Desperate to Finish Dissertation, Boston Scholar Transforms Family Basement into Study Zone

“I’ve had my ABD – all but dissertation – degree completed for a while now,” Karen said. “Life keeps getting in the way of finishing.” Along the way, Karen started a company, built it, sold it, and raised two children. By any measure she’s an accomplished woman, but the fact she’d never finished her doctorate was really, really bothering her.

“So I decided to rearrange my priorities,” she said. “Otherwise, I’ll be in the nursing home working on this thing!” Making sure she had a quiet place to work in her Boston home was an issue. “My daughter lives here with her three kids,” Karen explained. “It’s a fun environment, to be sure, but it’s noisy. That’s why I called the Boston basement remodeling company.”

Karen’s desires were simple. “I wanted a quiet, bright place to study with a door that shuts.” She laughed. “Maybe I need to reference Virginia Woolf in my work!” Her concerns were that the basement was already crowded with a furnace, washer and dryer, and the family’s accumulated stuff, stored in green plastic totes. “Was there really going to be any room for me?”

Her Boston basement renovation specialists proved to be a valuable resource. “They looked at the space available and helped me figure out how things could be configured better. In addition to finishing the walls and putting in flooring and lighting, they had some great storage solutions that really freed up a lot of floor space.” Karen particularly enjoyed how the furnace and other vital home systems could still be easily accessed. “Now when it’s time for a service call, we just pop the wall panel open – so simple and easy!”

Basement Remodels: Boston’s Surprising Top Holiday Gift

“Every year, it was the same old thing,” Erica said. “The holidays would roll around and I’d ask Troy what he wanted for Christmas,” she said. “He always said, “I have enough stuff.” She laughed. “And suddenly I realized he was right. Troy has all kinds of stuff. He has so much stuff he has nowhere to keep all his stuff. That’s what gave me the idea of having the basement remodeled as his Christmas gift.”

Many Boston area homes have one trait in common: a serious lack of storage space. Active lifestyles require lots of gear, but we don’t necessarily have the space to keep it! Renovating the basement, which is traditionally a dark, poorly designed, underused space, into a pleasant multi-use room with lots of built in storage is a smart way to increase the comfort and enjoyment we get from our homes.

“We turned out using a good portion of our finished basement as straight up storage,” Erica said. “It’s such a relief to have an actual place to stow stuff like camping gear and his snowboarding stuff – before, we would shift that stuff from closet to closet, sort of room to room, you know? What a hassle!” The remaining space became what the family calls the game room. “We never really planned on this happening, but as soon as we had the space for fun, we started having fun there,” Erica explained. “The kids set up the air hockey table, and after that? It’s really nice to have a place where we just enjoy being together.”

4 Features To Look For In Your Basement Wall System

Having the basement in your Boston home transformed into a home gym, extra living space, private movie theater, or other feature that increases the joy and happiness you derive from your home is now easier than ever. The use of basement wall systems is the smartest, most cost effective way to finish spaces that often have functional but unattractive cement or cinder block walls.  When considering basement wall systems, look for these essential 4 must-have features:

1) Durability: Quality matters. We’ve learned that newly finished basements are often the busiest spaces in the home, as family members take the time to truly enjoy their new room. In home gyms, dance studios, and children’s play rooms in particular, it’s essential that your basement wall system can stand up to any accidental contact. Choose a high quality, durable Boston basement wall system.

2) Mold & Mildew Resistance: Basements can be damp, and dampness is mold’s favorite thing. Obviously no one wants mold and mildew growing in their finished basement. The best basement wall systems feature integrated mold and mildew resistance, which means you don’t have to worry about ugly, unhealthy mold.

3) Innovative Look: Choose a basement wall system that features today’s hottest design features: paintable panels that create a seamless look. Match your decor downstairs to the style choices you make throughout the rest of your home. Removable panels give access to critical systems as needed without disturbing the finish!

4) Eco-Friendly Insulation: This benefit may not look like much, but you’ll love it when it comes time to pay for heating and cooling your home! Choosing a basement wall system that provides an extra layer of insulation: it’s the smartest decision you can make.

The Luxury Basement: Upgrading What’s Underground

Sometimes we like to look at the mega-luxury home listings. It’s fun to imagine what your house would look like if you had practically unlimited funds to spend on it. One feature recently caught our eye: the basement renovation on a Michigan mansion included a full kitchen, one and a half bedrooms and a second laundry room. That is a serious finished basement, with lots of high end features and amenities.

While most people who are contemplating a Boston basement renovation aren’t in a position to pour that type of cash into the endeavor, there’s no doubt that finished basements are becoming more and more luxurious spaces. Whether you’re creating a home office, private theater, a library/study, or even a mini-apartment in your basement, you know have increasingly upscale options for flooring, lighting, and other basement finishing essentials.  Basements are no longer places where homeowners are willing to make do; instead, the projects we’ve been working on are spaces anyone would be proud to show off.

What makes a basement renovation impressive? There are several key elements common to high end finished basements. Smart lighting is a big one; enhancing any available natural light with carefully chosen fixtures is a critical component of your renovation. Your Boston basement finishing company will work closely with you to design a basement layout that meets your family’s needs in the most beautiful way possible.

Some features of a luxury finished basement aren’t immediately apparent to the eye, but they make enjoying the renovated space much nicer. Sound proofing, wi fi connectivity and other tech features all have a role in making your basement truly impressive.

Show Your Work: What You Must Look For When Choosing A Basement Finishing Contractor

If you’re thinking about having the basement in your Boston home converted into a home gym, family theater, home business, additional living space, or a multi-purpose storage space, you’re not alone. This type of home renovation has become increasingly popular. People love being able to get the full value out of their home by making smart use of every square inch.

Finding someone to do your basement transformation for you, however, is easier said than done. While most general contractors will say they can do basement renovations, in the majority of cases, this type of renovation is not their specialty. And honestly? No one wants to be a surgeon’s first patient. Nobody really wants their basement remodel to be someone’s learning curve.

When you’re looking for a Boston basement refinishing contractor, focus on finding a company that’s experienced. Ideally, you’ll find a contractor who specializes in this kind of work. Ask any prospective contractor to show you pictures or videos of the jobs they’ve worked on: you want to see the size, scale and type of projects they’ve done before.

It’s also a really good idea to ask for – and check! – references. Having a homeowner to homeowner conversation about what it was like to work with the basement refinishing contractor, and how pleased they are with the renovation long term, is incredibly valuable. In some instances, homeowners may be willing to show you their refinished basement, either in person or through pictures. It doesn’t hurt to ask!

After looking at a Boston basement finishing contractor’s work and talking to their references, you’ll have valuable information that can help you make smart choices.

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KAKS Basement Finishing & Remodeling

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