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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 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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    PERFECT SHOWER NICHE IDEAS FOR YOUR BATHROOM

    Building a custom shower niche is the perfect solution if you want your bathroom space to be more organized and also easy to clean!

    A shower niche is a built-in shelf in the wall, which will add more storage space for your bathroom and hold all your shampoos, shower gels and other bathroom essentials. Building a niche in your shower does come with some extra costs and requires additional time for installation, however – a niche is so much better than regular shelves that you would otherwise hang. Custom niches provide you with an impressive design solution and will also add extra space in your bathroom as well as keep it clutter free.

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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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    FLOOR PLAN

    It is important to develop right floor plan for your basement. I would like to introduce you AutoDesk HomeStyler – a great tool that might be helpful for planning a renovation of your basement or virtually any other room in the house. It’s very simple to use and allows you to create your floor plan within a few minutes.

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