Creating a bedroom in your basement is an excellent way to increase the value of your home and potentially earn some extra income! Whether you are planning to add a bedroom for one of your kids so you can give them their own space or to use it as a guest suite, incorporating bedrooms into your basement renovation project is a great idea. That said, there are still some things you will want to consider:
Basement bedrooms need two exit points. he bedroom door obviously counts as one but in order to create the second exit, you may need to install a window. The size requirements for this window depends on the building code and in Ontario the area needs to be greater than 0.35 m2 and both the height and width must be greater than 380 mm.
Consider what type of flooring you want in your basement bedrooms. Plush carpet is still the most common choice since it’s so soft and comfortable but it is also difficult to clean and prone to staining. You can mitigate the carpet stains by choosing a darker color. If the bedroom is small enough, you may be able to get away with linoleum or vinyl flooring and a large rug which is typically cheaper than carpet.
Don’t sacrifice too much living space for your new basement bedroom. Chances are that you will still want to have enough space in your basement for seating, a table and maybe even a tv so you can use the space when entertaining your friends or just to relax and enjoy it yourself.
Whatever you are looking to do with your basement bedroom, you will need a reno team in St Catharines and Niagara that you can trust that will deliver quality results and give you a finished basement just like you pictured. Our team at Niagara Home Renovations has turned both new homes with bare concrete floors and old basements full of character into beautiful, livable guest rooms, bedrooms, rental suites and more. Have an idea you want to create in your home? We are confident our design team will be able to impress you with exactly what you want. Give us a call today to discuss your basement project!