Excuse the crude expressions but basements are often treated like the stepchildren, black sheep, odd-ones-out, and outcasts among spaces within single family homes. But you don’t prescribe to this notion. Or at least you no longer want to. You have come to realize that the lower ground floor can be so much more than the catacomb that it currently is. 

Appraisers and listing agents generally don't count a basement toward the overall square footage of a home, but when calculated it typically accounts for anywhere between 20-30% of the property interior. For those who only us their basement for storage and as a place to layout the cat litter are missing out on 20-30% increase in enjoyable living space. The cat can do his/her business outside. Further, resources such as HGTV, Angie’s List, and yours truly confirm that on average, a finished or remodeled basement will provide a 70% to 75% ROI. In many cases an updated basement can also add around 10% resale value to a home, and may even offer an opportunity for earning revenue (more on this below).

You’re initial motivation for seeking more information on basement interior design together everything above leads to one final question - which firm should you secure to make magic happen downstairs? If your property is located in the Greater Vancouver BC area there is only one place to turn. What sets us apart is that in addition to being basement interior designers, we’re interior architects with expertise in general contracting. As a result we can manage every aspect of your basement project. Email Calvert Design right away for your FREE initial consultation, or read ahead first for further insight.