Book

Basement design guide / [editor, Vicki Christian].

1st ed.

Des Moines, Iowa : Meredith Books, ©2007.

215 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

If your basement needs more than a fresh coat of paint, the "Basement Design Guide" is a great place to start. The book offers practical advice on how to get started, step-by-step instructions on designing and planning the project, as well as tips to staying on budget. If you're looking for some visual guidance, there is a section of photos that showcase attainable basements complete with the newest design trends, from paneling to lighting to home entertainment centers

Basements -- Remodeling.

Interior decoration.

Christian, Vicki.

Better Homes and Gardens Books (Firm)

Better homes and gardens basement design guide

At head of title on cover: Better homes and gardens.

Includes index.

1. Explore your options (Family rooms -- Media rooms -- Entertainment areas -- Kitchens -- Design gallery : media rooms) -- Work & play (Home offices -- Laundry areas -- Fitness rooms -- Creative suites -- Playrooms -- Wine cellars -- Design gallery : desks) -- Sleep and relax (Bedrooms -- Bathrooms -- Teen suites -- Guest suites -- Design gallery : bathrooms) -- 2. Plan the project (Plan with a purpose -- Remodeling checklist -- Determine needs -- Floor plans -- Budgets -- Professionals -- Hiring a contractor -- Bids, estimates & contracts -- DIY considerations) -- 3. Evaluate your basement (Evaluation checklist -- Solve major problems -- Learn building code requirements) -- 4. Shape the space (Stairways -- Windows -- Walls -- Doors) -- 6. Finish the space (Ceilings -- Lighting -- Flooring -- Design gallery : flooring -- Storage -- Design gallery : storage) -- 7. Decorate the space (Decorating basics -- Color & texture -- Furnishings & fabrics -- Window treatments -- Art & accessories -- Design gallery : art & accessories) -- 8. Final considerations (Project checklist -- Family solutions : one basement, three ways -- Planning kit) -- 9. Resources.

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