How do I do a Basement Remodeling Layout and Design? |
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A finished basement can present some interesting The first step is to take accurate measurements of the outside perimeter of the finished basement. These will not necessarily be the final dimensions of the living space, but those measurements can be transferred to graph paper with a scale of one grid block to one foot of linear space. A simple line drawing should suffice for a rough layout of the basement perimeter. You'll want to allow at least 8 to 12 inches of space from the outer perimeter to account for false walls built around ductwork and pipes. It is generally easier to hide mechanical works behind a new wall rather than create separate bump-outs and boxes around a wall-hugging design. If new pipes, drains and ductwork need to be added to the basement area, the remodeler will have to take their dimensions into consideration when creating a new wall. Once the basic layout has been created on graph paper and the actual living space has been determined, the next step would be to insert scale model landmarks such as staircases, windows and existing exits. Depending on the purpose of each area, new doors, drains, electrical outlets and walls may have to added later. Once the existing obstacles and mechanicals have been added to the layout graph, design work can now begin. It is not unusual to go through several different design and layout ideas before finding a workable solution. This is the time to decide what function the basement space will serve in the grand scheme of the house. Some homeowners may want to create a self-contained apartment complete with a living room area, a separate bedroom, a kitchen and a full bathroom. Others may want to create a gameroom, a wet bar, a home office or a guest bedroom with some separate amenities. By deciding on the purpose of the space, design ideas can determine what additions or improvements will have to be made. A bathroom may need to be located near a wet bar with a sink to keep the plumbing simple, for example. Keep working with different scale model layouts of furniture and appliances until a satisfactory design emerges which matches the floor space with the function and mechanical needs of the various rooms. A gameroom with a billiards table may require more overall floor space than a spare bedroom, for example, and an office may require additional outlets and phone jacks which cannot be easily installed in certain areas of the basement. Plumbing requirements and accessibility issues may also have to be addressed during the design phase. There are also computer programs available which allow amateur room designers to design their own layouts, including 3D renderings and walk-throughs of the finished design. This software may not solve all of a beginning designer's logistical problems, but it does help viewers envision the floor design in real space. Trackback(0)
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