"Remodeling the basement, garage or attic are all cost-effective
ways to greatly expand your New Jersey home's living space."
BASEMENT REMODELING
Although many people might imagine the basement as little more than the unfinished storage area of a home, the basement can be much more than this. When finished and given some homey touches, the basement can become one of the focal activity areas of a home.
Many homes are sold with the basements in various states of finish. Some may have all electrical units installed and drywall hung; others may have bare frames and cement floors. Depending on the available floor space and the homeowner’s preferences, the basement can be finished and used for a wide variety of purposes, from a living room to an entertainment center to a bar. Aside from increasing the monetary value of the home, it can serve as a whole new family area or a room to entertain guests.
The finished basement can be used for purposes that might be impractical for anywhere else in the home. You may not have any extra space for a personal library or office, and a home gym might not be practical or aesthetic anywhere else but in the basement. If you use it as a bar or wine cellar, the basement can offer a naturally cooler ambient temperature compared to the rest of the house, perfect for storing alcoholic beverages. You can even use the finished basement as a children’s play area, keeping the clutter to a minimum in the rest of the house and providing a clean and safe area for the kids to play.
Reclaim Living Space! from a grey, cold, and dark unfinished basement to a warm and cozy rec room, home entertainment center, children's playroom, even an additional apartment/living quarters!
The possibilities are virtually endless.
ATTIC REMODELING
One of the most overlooked areas of a home is the attic. Often forgotten except to store old boxes and keepsakes, attics actually have a lot of potential when it comes to remodeling your home, creating more living space, and opening up the space you already have.
 Attic Remodeling:
The Possibilities.
Here's a list of some popular remodeling projects involving attic spaces to get your gears turning.
• Vaulted Ceilings:
Most people think extra living spaces when they consider remodeling attic space, but what about opening up living areas you already have? Transforming a neglected attic into vaulted ceilings for your living room or great room can change the entire feel of your home in one easy renovation.
• More Windows:
Besides creating more space indoors, opening up the attic to high ceilings also makes room for the addition of large windows to let more natural light into your home.
• Extra Bedroom:
Provided your attic ceiling is tall enough, your attic can also be an excellent place to add extra bedrooms. Guest bedrooms and bedrooms for children and teens are particularly well suited to the smaller spaces that are common in attic remodels.
• Playrooms:
Playrooms for children are a perfect fit for attic remodeling. Attic playrooms provide a nice place for children to get away from adults and do their own thing, not to mention they are ideal for keeping toys and messes contained and out of sight.
• Lofts and Office Space:
Okay, we went here anyway. But only because lofts are a great use of attic space. They work great in conjunction with larger remodeling projects such as introducing vaulted ceilings into your home and can also add a little more flexibility to remodeling attic space since they don't have the same code requirements that bedrooms do when it comes to access.
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