Those with expanding families or who are looking to increase the
overall value of their home often begin looking into a variety
of basement bedroom ideas. The basement can be an excellent
space for expansion and is generally less expensive to remodel
than adding on to a home. Fortunately, great basement bedroom
ideas are easy to come by and to create with just a little
creativity and careful planning.
Drywall
After sifting through a variety of great basement bedroom ideas,
you will need to give your new space walls. Some homeowners
choose to simply place paneling on the walls of the existing
basement. While this is an option, it will result in walls that
have a thin and flimsy feel to them. The best choice for putting
walls up in the basement bedroom is to install drywall. These
walls can then be wallpapered or painted any color to match the
style and taste of the person who will be using the basement
bedroom. Or, paneling can later be installed over the drywall if
desired. Installing drywall as a base will result in sturdier
walls that are also more capable of holding wall decorations or
shelving to add that personal touch to the bedroom.
Carpeting
If the basement has not yet been finished, it most likely has a
concrete floor. Concrete flooring has a tendency to be cold on
the feet in the morning. To avoid this uncomfortable
possibility, carpeting should be your final step in creating
your fantastic basement bedroom ideas.
Carpet squares are a great choice for completing your basement
bedroom ideas because they are easy to install and come complete
with padding and a moisture barrier. To properly install carpet
squares, you need to first measure the area carefully. You want
to determine the layout of the carpet panels ahead of time so
you avoid having small slivers of carpeting at the ends of the
room. To cut carpet panels to size, use a utility knife and cut
through all layers of the square. Be sure to butt the panels
close to each other and prevent fibers from getting trapped
between squares. When finished, vacuum the floor to help remove
the lines between carpet panels and, voila!, your basement
bedroom is finished.
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