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So you have decided to finish or remodel your basement to utilize open space. Doing so will also insulate and waterproof your basement. Framing wood subfloors will keep the floor off the bare concrete and keep it dry. Installing drywall will hide the concrete wall and will also make painting, decorating a breeze. By having drywall you will notice right away how your basement brightens up and maintains cleanliness. If you are looking to add lighting, recessed lighting is ideal especially when basement ceilings have a low clearance.

Home offices are a perfect way to organize household bills or important documents and invoices for your home business. Cabinets, which can be purchased from Lowes or Home Depot, are ideal for file and office supply organization. A decent desk for a computer with ample workspace is a necessity especially if you run a business out of your home. House plants and framed achievements for the walls, will give your home office a homely feeling which improves work morale.

Game rooms are an ideal addition for family activities or parties. Game room accessories such as, video games, home theatres, pool tables or poker tables are guaranteed to entertain family and guests. Arcade games like pinball and pac-man will give your game room an old-school arcade feeling. Neon lighted pictures or signs are a great way to add lighting and custom decoration.

Custom bars are perfect for entertaining guests during parties and sports events. You can install a wet bar or a dry bar. A wet bar is like any typical bar stocked with coolers, sink with running water and alcohol or any other drink selection of your choice. A dry bar allows you and your guests to enjoy meals and appetizers in a cozy atmosphere. By adding bar stools from your local furniture store you can bring a true bar atmosphere into your basement. You can also choose the finish look of your bar top such as oak, maple, cherry or mahogany. Choosing the right finish for your bar can make or break the over all look or theme.

If you are looking to finish or remodel your basement to create climate controlled storage, home office, game room or custom bar, visit our Cleveland Basement Finishing web site.

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