This Is What Your Neighbors Are Doing To Create A Home They Can Truly Love.
Having a finished basement will change how you interact with your home for the better. Seeing a finished basement before and after can show you why.
Find the story and pictures below.
But Have You Seen Theirs?!
“What, is our neighbor’s finished basement really all that great?” asks John.
Melissa nods excitedly, eyes shining. “You honestly have no idea. They had this contracting company, RenoVista, come in and finish it. It has a bar with this nice wood look and more!”
John frowns a bit. “Well, that sounds cool. I’m kinda interested to see what it looks like. Think they’ll give us a tour?” he jokes. Melissa grins. “Actually, I ran into them and asked if they could send me some of their finished basement before and after pictures.”
“Hahaaa, of course, you did. Ok, show me these pictures,” laughs John.
Here’s what Melissa shows John:
Finished Basement Before And After
Our clients here were inspired by their neighbors to finish their basement. They wanted more space to entertain friends and family. Not only did they get that, but in doing so increased their home’s total value. They can see an ROI of about 70% to 75% of their investment.
Features That Make This Finished Basement Amazing
Our clients wanted to go for a more rustic look. They had us make this happen by using wood for the floors, trim, and bar. Using mostly wood also makes the room seem warmer and more inviting, a perfect atmosphere for hosting.
A few more features include:
- Luxury vinyl plank floor*
- Unfinished closet for storage
- A finished closet beneath stairs with a motion-activated light
- Sliding barn door to the unfinished laundry and storage area
- Full bar area
- Maple wood bar top with live edging
- Dimmable lights
*Luxury vinyl plank flooring is durable, waterproof, and easy to work with (which can cut costs down)
How Much Our Client Invested And What Affected The Cost
Finishing a basement like this usually costs between $45,000 and $55,000.
There were several factors driving the cost up. These include installing a custom wood bar, finishing a closet, installing a sliding barn door, and the wood trim. The custom work involved more skilled labor and special tools. This increased the amount our client chose to invest.
Our clients were able to lower costs too. They did this by leaving some spaces unfinished, using the easy-to-work-with luxury vinyl plank flooring, not changing the floor plan, and not going crazy with upgrades or installing something like a movie theater room.
The Main Factors That Affect Remodeling Costs
The costs for finishing a basement change based on the size of the basement, material choices, if there are any damages that need fixing, and the overall complexity. Complexity can include rewiring, adding or taking away walls, change orders, custom materials, and more.
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“Whoa, this is awesome! That bar looks like something out of my dreams,” says John. Melissa smiles. “Just wait until you find out more about basement refinishing. You’ll be wanting to do ours by the end if you don’t already.”
