Basement Renovations: Space For You, Value For Your Home

Turn your basement into a luxury oasis, complete with a home theatre, gym and spa. Not only will you be creating a place for you to rejuvenate, you’ll be adding value to your home.

If you’re looking for ways to add value to your home and create space to relax and unwind, a high-quality basement renovation may be in order.

“A renovated basement is the perfect place

to get away from it all,” says home renovation expert Sam Beninato, president of RENOCanada. “It’s a place where we can escape the pressures of work or school.”

It’s also the perfect place for a home theatre system, a custom gym and spa or even a separate suite for relatives or children. “A renovated basement is a great way to give an elderly parent or young married couple a sense of independence,” says Beninato. “They can go about their daily business on their own, yet are still within reach in case of illness or other problems.”

Home theatres are becoming all the rage these days. That’s because the hardware for high-end systems is becoming more affordable. “You can design and build a great basement home theatre for very little money these days,” says Beninato. “With a reasonable budget, you can create a top-quality space that rivals anything you’d see at the theatres.”

Just think, you could watch all the latest movies while working out in your own home gym. No need to join a fitness club and pay the high costs of membership, parking and transportation. Building your own space allows you to work out at your own pace in the privacy of your own home.

Now, Beninato and his team of home design experts at RENOCanada are working with people to develop the perfect basements. They work with you every step of the way, from planning and design, to construction and completion.

“We work with the client, to determine their needs within their own budget,” says Beninato. “We help them determine the right kind of renovation for their basement. And all of our work comes with an industry-leading guarantee.”

Money-wise, a renovated basement isn’t just a place to escape, it’s also an investment. A space of luxury and refinement adds value to your home. It’s an added attraction if you decide to move.

“Imagine what an attraction a high-end home theatre or basement spa would be, if you ever decided to sell your house,” says Beninato. “They are huge selling points.”

For seniors looking to downsize, a renovated basement in their child’s home actually saves money. To build a high-end luxury suite might cost them $60,000-$70,000; certainly much more affordable than the cost of a condominium.

“The great thing about investing in your child’s home is that they’ll inherit the property anyway,” says Beninato. “Or even better, it improves the equity they have already built in their own home.”

“The possibilities for basement renovations are endless,” says Beninato. “But you have to do it right. You want to create a positive environment that you’ll be able to enjoy for many years.”