Do It Yourself

each time someone would like a snack.

• Storage space: Having a designated space to store games, sports equipment and puzzles is a must and it is usually best to have this built-in when designing and building a basement. Good quality shelving or bookshelves are good alternative choices when storage is needed and it must be provided after the basement is already built.

• Comfortable furnishings: It is important to have very inviting furnishings to complete the look in the basement. Couches and chairs that are of good quality material and easy to keep clean are the key to a good functioning family room atmosphere. Throws or comfortable quilts or blankets are good decorating touches and can give cozy warmth while watching television on reading a favorite book.

• Bright Paint: The colors in a basement set the stage for family enjoyment. This is where a family can communicate how they interact by picking the colors that best fit them. Many times different sections of the basement can be painted to define areas once it has been determined what those sections will be used for.