Matrix Basements Blog: December 2016

There are various ways to add to your comfort level in your home. This is especially important if you spend a lot of time there, as is the case with anyone who uses a home office. Incorporating smart home features is one way to bring your home into the modern era.

If you want to increase your home’s living space but lack the funds for an addition, look no further than your basement. Homeowners often believe that finishing the basement is going to be horribly expensive, the lighting will not be up to par, and it will require too much work to look amazing.

Are the walls in your finished basement a bit on the blah side? If you answered yes, then you are likely here to check out other unique wall covering options – like tiles.

Adequate wine storage can be a problem, especially as you continue to acquire more fine wines over time. Soon enough, the small wine rack in your kitchen just won’t do the job anymore.

The basement is one of the most overlooked areas in the home. This diamond in the rough can take on many forms, including an immaculate spa style bathroom that will leave you wishing you were always a basement dweller.

When you invest money in home improvements, you want them to last for as long as possible. Basement remodeling offers homeowners a unique opportunity to nearly double the square footage of their home and make use of specific materials that we don’t necessarily use in other areas of the home.

Whether you realize it or not, color plays an important role in the way we respond to the world around us. Human beings have an involuntary response to color, and generally they are not even aware of it.

Your basement serves a variety of purposes for all occupants of your home. It can be used as storage space or an extra activity area for things like exercising, a child’s playroom, or a game room for people of all ages.

The health of your basement is more crucial than many individuals may believe. This is because your basement may be the space of your home that is least considered when it comes time to clean.

Mold and mildew are both very potentially harmful aspects of owning a basement. Sometimes, mold and mildew grow without you being aware that it is present. Fortunately, there are ways that you can prevent them from overtaking your basement, and it won’t cost a fortune.