Design Ideas for Basements, Second Edition (Creative Homeowner) Inspiration, Advice, and Organizing Solutions for Home Gyms, Game Rooms, Wine Storage, Workshops, Home Offices, and More - Softcover

Wayne Kalyn; Home Decorating

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580114245 ISBN 13: 9781580114240

Publisher: Design Originals, 2008

Synopsis

Design Ideas for Basements presents hundreds of ideas for turning a basement into stylish, comfortable living space. It also provides the information a homeowner needs to know before embarking on the project, including advice regarding permits, how to tackle moisture issues, providing light and access, and camouflaging the furnace and pipes.

Many examples of finished projects are featured: media and game rooms, home theaters, laundry facilities, offices, wine cellars, guest quarters, family rooms, built-in storage and closet, and more.

About this title

Book Description:

According to a recent survey of home buyers conducted by the National Association of Home Builders, more people are including basements in their plans for a new home. In addition, owners of existing homes recognize the potential of a finished basement as extra living space and as a bonus at resale time.Design Ideas for Basements offers new and existing homeowners the inspiration they need to transform basements into comfortable, stylish living space. Hundreds of examples illustrate the benefits of a finished basement that can be used as a home theater, a second family room, an organized work place, guest quarters, and more.

From the Back Cover:

design ideas for
Basements

BECOME INSPIRED
See how to increase your living area by making good use of the space downstairs.

GET ADVICE
Plan a media room, wine cellar, spa, kids' play area, home office, or guest suite.

FIND SOLUTIONS
Ditch the clutter with smart ideas for creating and organizing closets and storage.

AUTHOR
WAYNE KALYN
has written several Creative Homeowner books that include the first edition of Design Ideas for Basements, 1001 Ideas for Trimwork, and Guy Spaces. He resides with his family in Cranford, NJ.

About this edition

• Publisher: Design Originals
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1580114245
• ISBN 13: 9781580114240
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 208