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    SPACE PLANNING IN INTERIOR DESIGN? WHY IS IT IMPORTANT?

    Space planning is a several step process that involves maximizing the functionality of a physical area and is a critical component of interior design. When most people think of interior design, they focus on appearance. However, even more important than the look of a space is the functionality of a space. An area designed without functionality in mind runs the risk of not being usable, otherwise known as “wasted space”.

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    HOW DO YOU KEEP A COLD BASEMENT WARM?

    It’s typical for the basement of your home to be cooler than the upper level(s) which can be quite the pleasant surprise during a hot, muggy summer season. However, during colder seasons, a chilly basement can really rain on your parade of laundry baskets and foosball tables while also increasing the overall home energy costs associated with heating the rest of your home. So how can you keep this space usable and comfortable for you and your family without the need for wearing a winter coat indoors while spending time in the basement or otherwise waiting for warmer days ahead? We have some answers for you, here.

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    basement home theater

    BASEMENT HOME THEATER IDEAS AND DESIGNS

    Basements are very popular in houses, as it’s probably the cheapest way to add space to your home. However, if you want to make the most out of it and turn it into an area that you’ll enjoy spending time in, there are many things you can do! This article will offer you basement home theater ideas and designs, so that you get the best possible use out of your space and won’t have any regrets!

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    HOME SAUNA INSTALLATION – ADDING A LUXURIOUS SAUNA TO YOUR HOME

    Everyone dreams of adding spa-like features to their personal residence. Items such as jacuzzies, serene bathrooms, and saunas in your home can bring a convenient sense of luxury to your day-to-day life. Installing these features is a lot easier than you may think. If you have the space in your basement for a home sauna installation, here is everything you need to know to get the project started.

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    HOW TO MAKE BASEMENT LEGAL

    Contrary to what most people think, acquiring a permit for the basement is very important. If not done at the right time, the only thing you will accomplish is to create trouble for yourself in the future, as well as a large amount of money that you would have to spend on fine and reconstruction. It will not be wrong to say that acquiring a basement permit to make it legal is a part of the construction just like the physical work.

     

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    BASEMENT RENOVATION – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

    It can be overwhelming to dive into basement renovation. Basements are among the most valued places in the home because of their versatile usage. Nowadays, most people choose to upgrade their basement space that suits their family best, according to family needs or future tenants’ needs.

    To upgrade your basement, you either have to renovate it or remodel it. Both sound the same but, both describe different basement improvement projects. Let us look at both of them so that you can decide which one you need.

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    HOME RENOVATION IDEAS ON HOUZZ.COM

    As exciting as they are, home renovation can often be slightly overwhelming and even challenging. Renovations call for a change and give you a wonderful opportunity to create a new and refreshing design that can spice up your home. Perhaps you have many ideas on how you will turn your current room into a brand new space but most of us experience a kind of blankness when turning to the actual process of renovating. It is a challenge to gather all your ideas and visions into a single coherent concept. With the advent of selection of various designs we may even experience choice abundance or face perplexities we did not expect.

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    mold control

    MOLD CONTROL

    Renovating your basement is definitely an exciting process – you are essentially adding an extra living space into your home where you can submerse yourself in choosing new floors, new furniture, decoration and interior design. There is a lot of work that goes into renovating a basement; it is definitely quite a project. There are a lot of decisions to make and things to choose, plan and visualize. However, it is very use to overlook and forget about the health issues of constructing a living space in your basement.

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    PAINTING TIPS

    When you are in the middle of your renovation, colour selection is probably one of the most exciting steps. Once you are painting the walls of your new space, the room truly starts to come together and look like home. However, paint selection can also often be a very tedious and even overwhelming task. You probably want the paint colour to compliment your furniture or the overall style you are going for. Paint selection is one of the key decisions you are going to need to make with confidence.

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    Chalkboard Paint

    CHALKBOARD PAINT IDEAS

    When you are in the process of renovating your basement, paint colour for the walls happens to be quite an important decision. There are so many ways to experiment with wall paint and wall decor that will make your freshly renovated basement a cozy, new living space. Wall art is an incredibly crucial part of interior design and, at often times, it can be prove to be a challenge.

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