Many homeowners with unfinished basements wonder whether finishing them would be the best use of the space. A finished basement can offer many advantages, including more space for recreation and relaxation as well as a tidy boost to property value.
It’s important to weigh the pros and cons carefully before committing to a remodeling project for your basement.
A finished basement could be a fine upgrade to your home. If you have kids that need more room to play or want to add more entertaining space to your home, a finished basement could be the way to go. Some of the biggest advantages of finishing your basement include:
Increased Living Space. Finished basements make great places for multimedia rooms. You could turn your finished basement into a second living room, an entertainment room with a big screen TV, a game room, or a recreation room complete with a pool table!
A Special Spot for Privacy and Leisure. A finished basement can become an oasis of relaxation in a chaotic home. If you have busy kids who have their own spaces in your home, a finished basement could become the place for you and your spouse to enjoy your free time in peace and quiet.
Boosted Property Value. Finished basements are attractive to potential home buyers. If you plan to sell your home and move in the future, finishing your basement could increase your reasonable asking price by several thousand dollars or more, depending on how extensively you plan to renovate it.
While these benefits might encourage any homeowner to strongly consider finishing a basement, there are some drawbacks to this kind of remodeling project.
When it comes to finishing a basement, there are really only two main drawbacks:
Expense. Finishing a basement can be a costly upgrade, depending on your home’s location and structure. Depending on the size of the basement and the level of quality of the desired upgrades, finishing a basement can cost anywhere from $20 to $50 per square foot. You will also need to purchase additional furnishings for the finished basement, depending on how you intend to use it.
More Space to Keep Clean. A finished basement tends to require more extensive cleaning than an unfinished basement. For many, this is a good problem to have, but it is a consideration.
Finishing a basement is a major step for any homeowner. If you decide this upgrade is right for you and your home, it’s essential to work with a trustworthy and experienced contractor who can complete the work in line with your vision and within your budget.
Premier Builders has extensive experience helping homeowners design their finished basements using a wide variety of materials. Contact us today to learn more about how we can help with your basement finishing project.
This efficient 2 story home with a first floor master has tall ceilings and a great exterior appeal. The first floor has a great flow for entertaining and everyday living.
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This beautiful story and half has a rear side load garage, cathedral great room ceiling, and a rear covered porch. Great for a nice country or lake lot.
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This home has it all. Your side load garage leads you into you giant mudroom with well-organized lockers. You go through your huge kitchen with 9 ft ceilings to your giant master suit with a stunning 2-person tile shower and free standing bath tub. Sit on your covered porch to enjoy the sun sets or sit in your 2-story great room for family time. The full basement can be finished for an additional 2,108 sf of living space.
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First floor master plan with 3 bedrooms on the 2nd floor. This very open floor plan with tall ceilings will fit on just about any neighborhood lot. The large bedrooms 2nd floor left are a great feature.
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This ranch home has 2 master suites on the opposite side of the home which is great for multi-generator households. The first floor is very open while maintaining privacy for the bedroom areas and features a large kitchen for a home of this square footage.
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This home features are very open main area with a huge kitchen. The 2 car garage is larger than some 3 car garages. The giant front covered porch is perfect for a country setting or to set your home apart in any neighborhood.
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Farmhouse style home designed with lots of family space in mind. Cathedral ceiling in the great room and also has a living room and flex room. Large kitchen and walk in pantry.
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Three-bedroom 2 bath ranch home. Home features an open concept where the kitchen overlooks the great room, which includes a built-in fireplace. Dinette area located off the kitchen. Master bedroom located on the opposite side of the home offering privacy. Master suite has bath and walk-in closet. Laundry/mudroom located near three-car garage entrance. Home also features a basement for extra square footage.
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This country style home has a huge covered front porch and covered rear porch. The 2 story great room and foyer are very grand. The big windows in the rear elevation allow you to see awesome views.
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This home has it all. Your side load garage leads you into you giant mudroom with well-organized lockers. You go through your huge kitchen with 9 ft ceilings to your giant master suit with a stunning 2-person tile shower and free standing bath tub. Sit on your covered porch to enjoy the sun sets or sit in your 2-story great room for family time. The full basement can be finished for an additional 2,108 sf of living space.
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This plan has a lot of windows for a great view of your property. A side load 3 car garage, huge kitchen and rear covered porch make it great for entertaining.
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Spacious 4 bedroom 3.5 bath 2 story home with 3374sq feet. This home features first-floor master with tub and shower in the master suite. Master also has a large walk-in closet. All bedrooms have access to a bathroom in this home. Features a 3 car attached garage with mudroom right inside the door. First floor laundry. Open concept living with island in the kitchen and built-in fireplace in the great room. Home also features a separate den inside the front door. Unfinished area above the garage and basement both include some extra square footage for the home.
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One-story 3-bedroom 2 bath home. Open concept kitchen opens to sun room and great room. Kitchen includes an island with additional seating space. Two bedrooms located on opposite side of home from the master for added privacy. Master bedroom features two walk-in closets and master suite. Attached 3 car garage. Basement would add some extra square footage to the home.
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This side load garage ranch has 9 and 10ft ceilings and a full basement. This is a very efficient structure and great use of space.
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This home has 2 master suites which are great for multi-generational living. The rear-covered porch is great for gathering.
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This home has a very efficient plan that features a first-floor master and an optional 2nd-floor master suite. The 2nd-floor loft is a great space to gather separately from downstairs.
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Enjoy this 2 story 4-bedroom 3.5 bath home. Great room with built-in fireplace open up to the second story. Flowing open concept kitchen with a built-in island. Features a separate dining room with a patio connected. Home features a first-floor master with his and her walk-in closet and master bath. Master bath includes both a tub and shower. Beautiful study located off the master bedroom. First floor laundry. Bonus room located above the garage. Extra square footage located with the basement of the home. Mudroom with built in lockers located off the 2-car attached garage
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Two-story 2-bedroom 2.5 bath home. Open concept main level including the eat in kitchen, living room, and family room. Covered porch located off back side of home with outdoor fireplace. Home features a large attached 3 car garage and unfinished bonus area above. Balcony off bonus area. Master on second story with master bath and walk-in closet. Stunning covered porch located off master. Study located on first floor off of the foyer.
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Enjoy the front and back covered porches on this 2-bedroom, 2.5 bath ranch. Study could possibly be turned into a 3-bedroom home if needed. Home has a great open concept with a nice built in fireplace. Eat-in kitchen with an island and large walk in pantry. Home also features a separate formal dining room located off the kitchen. Large master with walk-in closet and nice master bath. First floor laundry room. Attached 2 car garage. Enjoy the extra square footage with the basement.
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Two-story 4-bedroom 3 bath home. Gorgeous patio located off the back of the home. Open concept kitchen opens to dining area and great room. Kitchen includes an island with bar area. Office located on main floor. Two bedrooms located on the main level both with attached bathrooms. Covered front porch area. First floor laundry. Attached 3 car garage with a bonus room above. Basement would add some extra square footage to the home.
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Four-bedroom 2.5 bath 2 story home. Home features a beautiful 2 story great room. Master bedroom features tub and shower in bathroom. Walk-in closets in all bedrooms. Covered front porch. Large great room with a fireplace. Separate den located off front door. Features a first-floor laundry. Eat-in kitchen has a built-in island and a pantry. Mudroom off 3 car garage. Unfinished area located above the garage. More square footage available in the basement.
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Two-story 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home. All bedrooms are located on the second floor. Master bedroom includes a tub and shower in the master bathroom. Home features a great room with fireplace. Separate den located in the front of home. Eat-in kitchen with pantry. Separate dining area located off the kitchen. Home has first floor laundry. 2-car attached garage. Basement features more square footage in the home.
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3-bedroom, 2 bath home with more square footage located in the basement. Open concept in the kitchen, dinette, and great room. Kitchen has a nice built in island. Great room offers a built-in fireplace. All bedrooms located on second floor of home. Master has a walk-in closet and nice master bathroom. First floor laundry. Mudroom located right inside 2 car attached garage.
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Three-bedroom 2 bath ranch home. Home features an open concept. Kitchen counters overlooking the great room which includes a built-in fireplace. Pantry included in kitchen. Dinette area located off the great room. Master bedroom located on the opposite side of the home offering privacy. Master suite has bath and walk-in closet. Home features basement for extra square footage. Two- car attached garage walking into mudroom area.
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Three-bedroom 2 bath ranch home with more square footage located in the basement. Open concept in the kitchen and great room. Kitchen has a nice built in island. Great room offers a built-in fireplace. Master bedroom located on opposite side of home offering privacy. Master has a walk-in closet and nice master bathroom. Study located near the master which could be turned into fourth bedroom if needed. First floor laundry. Mudroom located right inside 2 car attached garage.
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Two-story 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home. Home features a beautiful covered front porch. All bedrooms and laundry room on second level. Master suite includes a large bathroom with a tub and shower. Walk-in closet off of master bathroom. Storage area located above the garage. Home features a separate dining area. Great Room offers a built-in fireplace. Island with a bar located in the beautiful kitchen. Walk into mudroom from the side entrance 2-car garage. Extra square footage located in the basement.
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Two- story home with 4 bedrooms all located on the second story. Home also features 2.5 baths. Formal living room and dining room located in the front of the home off the foyer. Open concept family room flowing into the eat in kitchen. Family room includes a built-in fireplace. 2 car attached garage. First floor laundry room. Extra square footage located in the basement
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Spacious 4 bedroom 3.5 bath 2 story home with 2478 sq feet. Home features first floor master with tub and shower in the master suite. Master also has a large walk-in closet. All bedroom have accesses to a bathroom in this home. Features a 3 car attached garage with mudroom right inside the door. First floor laundry. Open concept living with island in the kitchen and built in fireplace in the great room. Home also features a separate den inside the front door. Unfinished area above the garage and basement both include some extra square footage for the home.
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3-bedroom, 2 bath ranch home with more square footage located in the basement. Open concept in the kitchen and great room. Kitchen has a nice built in island. Great room offers a built-in fireplace. Master bedroom located on opposite side of home offering privacy. Master has a walkin closet and nice master bathroom. First floor laundry. Mudroom located right inside 2 car attached garage.
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Cozy 2-story 4-bedroom 2.5 bath home. Beautiful master bedroom suite including walk-in closet with additional bedrooms on second floor. While on the first floor a huge open kitchen with dining area, laundry room, den and spacious great room. This home has bonus features such as a 3-car garage and covered front porch for relaxing. Basement would offer extra square footage to the home.
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Designed for waterfront living, come check out this beautiful 3 bedroom 2 bath ranch. Open concept living with wonderful built in fireplace. Sliding glass door off dining area to a large patio. Home offers master with en suite and walk in closet on opposite side of home for a privacy feeling. First floor laundry. 2 car attached garage. Home offers basement for some extra space.
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This home is designed for a lake lot or country setting. Lots of windows give you great access to the views you paid for. The tall ceilings keep the open feeling going. The large master suite brings the tall ceilings into your fully tile master bath. The upstairs loft and 3 separate bedrooms with their own bathrooms makes this home well designed for a family or those who want a first floor master with space for kids or guests.
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This home has a ton of rear windows for being able to see your property. The large dinette can open up into a covered patio option. The master suite is spacious throughout and is on the opposite side of the home than the guest bedrooms to give each side privacy.
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This large split master with tall ceilings is great for having a lot of natural light in your great room. As shown in pictures this home has wide doors and barrier free showers. This home has a large dinette, walk in pantry and great curb appeal. In the pictures we show a finished basement with a separate guest suit including a kitchenette.
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Spacious 3 Bedroom, 2 bath with 2347 sq ft and a 3 Car Garage.
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Features spacious 2 story foyer with 4 bedrooms upstairs. Full basement and covered porch.
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This modern farmhouse-style home has a huge walk-in pantry and awesome master suite. The 2nd-floor bonus area can be used as a private 4th bedroom.
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Sprawling ranch with cathedral great room. Huge front porch makes it a great-looking modern farmhouse. HUGE butler’s pantry and 2 story foyer.
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Beautiful 4-bedroom 2.5 bath 2 story home. All bedrooms located on the second floor. Master has a large walkin closet. Home features a separate living room. Eat-in kitchen with a breakfast nook. Built-in island and pantry located in the kitchen. Large family room with a fireplace. Attached 2 car garage. First floor laundry. Basement would feature extra square footage.
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