Neal's Home Remodeling and Design Blog

Unfinished modern home basements often have irregular shapes and layouts. However, these unique configurations can lend themselves well to some creative space planning. By evaluating the specific shapes between outer walls, interior supports, and any immovable HVAC and plumbing fixtures, professional designers can carve out a variety of zones and rooms for an equal variety of purposes. By leveraging the potential of a quirky basement floorplan, you can gain maximum benefits with the number of amenities that can be added in.

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Remodeling a lower level allows you to add extra or specialty spaces that can appeal to the whole family without needing to change what exists on other floors. For this reason, lower level renovations often focus on areas designed expressly for entertaining, playing, working out, or simply hanging out, making these common basement prerequisites for today's households. We got the lowdown on how to get the most out of lower lever remodel from Neal’s Designer Christina Temple. Read on to hear how she approaches the design of these all-purpose spaces.

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Having a safe, comfortable, and versatile place for teens to gather with their friends may be an important consideration as you plan your lower level or basement remodel. As you plan for how to create a space that you would enjoy with your friends, also take into account some ways that your teen can also feel good about using the space and inviting their friends over as well. Here are some ideas for designing a teen-friendly space in the basement.

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When planning for the inclusion of a gym in your home, there are some very important questions to ask to ensure that you create a space that is well-suited to your workout needs. While any space in the home can be set up for exercise, getting the details right can make a big difference in the success of your personal exercise goals.

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