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If you have space in your basement, and it is unfinished, you might consider it a waste of space. After all, the basement is part of your home, and it is usually easily accessible from the rest of your house. Having all of that space down there and being unable to use it is very frustrating. Many people do basement upgrades with 123 Remodeling because they would like to be able to finally use their entire home. Basement upgrades with 123 Remodeling increases the property value of a house because it gives you more livable space. The space can be used for just about anything, which means that your basement upgrade project can be tailored exactly to your needs.
Game Rooms and Play Rooms
Basements are usually wid-open areas that have a lot of square footage, making them perfect for game rooms and children's play rooms. It's a great way for children to run and play around in a main area of the home without adding clutter to the living room. A carpeted or padded flooring will provide safety from falling. Recessed lighting is great addition to a children's play area, making the room brighter and reducing the risk of breakage because the lights are not hanging from the ceiling, they are protected because they are housed inside the ceiling. Another great idea is adding covers to electrical outlets, especially with younger children.
Gym's and Fitness Areas Creating a space to workout is one of the simplest transformations for basement areas.
A major issue with home gyms in the basement is poor ventilation and waterproofing. Having moisture in your basement with poor ventilation will breed mold and mildew. This can be a major health hazard because when exercising you will be breathing heavily. Adding a padded flooring or workout mat is also very important because concrete has been known to induce foot and ankle injuries. Mounting mirrors on the walls and using brightly colored paints can help make the room brighter and make your workout area seem larger.
Home Entertainment TheatersMany homeowners spend a lot of time and money selecting a great tv and sound system for their basements but take little time to consider the design and furniture to accommodate the electronic equipment. Make sure to select or build furniture that will hold the wires necessary for the electronic equipment. Dangling wires are not only unattractive, they can also be a fire hazard. Ventilation systems are also very important for home theaters in the basement. Electronic equipment can overheat and will be permanently damaged without proper ventilation.
Basement Bar Areas
Any basement can be transformed into a bar with anything from a simple bar area with refrigerator to something more elaborate with running water, a wine fridge, dishwasher, and microwave. Lighting is one of the most important parts of a home bar. The mood and overall atmosphere will be affected by the lighting you choose to install. A climate controlled wine cellar can also be installed in confined spaces, making a great addition to any bar, without taking up valuable space.
123 Remodeling can quickly solve your Basement Remodeling needs. Our basement construction and remodeling experts can not only renovate or reconstruct your current basement but also give you peace of mind that your basement will be able to withstand the elements that Chicago weather conditions present in front of it. Let the Light Shine In  One of the most commonly cited problems in basement spaces is the lack of natural light. But with some careful planning and creative lighting design, even this seemingly fatal flaw can be corrected.
As you plan for basement lighting, remember you will likely need more light than in other places of the home because the basement is located below grade, natural light does not provide the baseline ambient light that is found in the above-ground floors.
That doesn't mean, however, that quantity should rule over quality in basement lighting design. Tricking the eye to see natural light is one way to make a basement space feel more inviting. To supplement the light that would typically come from a window, consider washing the walls with light, using recessed can lights close to the walls, or even energy-efficient fluorescent linear fixtures hidden in a cove.
When choosing your lighting, think about the room vertically, considering the effect each level  will have on the room's feel. Light is best created in layers: ambient or general lighting, task or specific lighting, and accent or decorative lighting. Soffit lighting and bookcase lighting are great enhancers for accent lighting, and torchieres work especially well in corners since they bounce light up the corner and across the ceiling.
Finally, when choosing your fixtures, think not only about the light they give out but also their look in relation to your space. Shorter lamps or lamps that have stout/squat bases with wide shades will look more natural and more fitting in conversation areas. Choosing both bulbs and fixtures carefully will accentuate your space. Consider using warmer fixture colors, which will of course make the whole space feel warmer and more inviting. If fluorescent lamps are used, find the lamp with the highest CRI (Color Rendering Index). This will give the room the most natural feel.
Paint with Purpose
 People sometimes ask us to paint the walls white, paint the ceiling white and put in lots of fluorescent lighting. Our designers want to mention that doing so makes it really bright, but it also makes it really unpleasant. The key with a basement is really warming up the space to make it an inviting environment.
No matter what function the room will serve, going with colors on the warm end of the spectrum is a good choice. No matter if it's a home theater or a children's play area, starting with a warm color will really make the space much more livable, noting that colors like a light caramel or a warm ivory can soften the glare from all the lighting without making the room feel enclosed while yellows might tend to look dingy.
Because basements are often huge, undefined spaces, using paint to delineate areas of the room can make the room more livable by making different sections serve clear purposes. We try to use paint to visually section off different areas of play. Creating activity spaces for the kids can make it more fun for them, and it can also help keep the room more organized.
Wow with the Unexpected
 We don't forget the details when we are finishing your new basement space. Because of the sub-level nature of the room, people often neglect finishes they would put in other areas of the house. Earthgroup Construction tries to incorporate architectural details just like we would in the rest of the house, crown molding, substantial baseboards, wainscoting and beadboard ceilings all go a long way toward eliminating the basement feeling of living in a sub standard space.
And finally, don't be afraid to express your decorating personality. Because basements do present unique challenges, homeowners are often afraid to do anything too daring with the room. That's the wrong idea if you want to make people think about the room rather than its location. The designers at Earthgroup Construction can help you draw up all of your ideas and our expert craftsmen will execute your design with the greatest of procession.
Our upgrades with Earthgroup Construction and renovation services cover the complete Chicago land area including all surrounding suburbs. 
Water Damage Restoration and Emergency Flood Control Basements are prone to flood and water damage that leads to fungal and bacterial contamination and may damage structural components in your home. Too much exposure may cause or increase symptoms of asthma, hay fever, and allergen based conditions. Depending on the amount of exposure and personal vulnerability, more serious health effects can occur. With severe storm weather flooding its obvious when your home may be at risk. Other times it's harder to find evidence of water damage and a thorough inspection is necessary. Our expert flood prevention team can thoroughly inspect any basement foundation to make sure that it is properly sealed before starting any renovation projects. We can also install sump pumps, catch basin and drain tiles throughout your basement depending on your needs. These additional precautionary can be completed by our team before any sort of basement remodeling is started. Please call or email us and a friendly and knowledgeable 123 Remodeling representative will be dispatched to your location to give you a fee, no obligation consultation on your basement construction or remodeling project. Our representative will supply you with ideas and samples from coloring to material types and give you any information needed about the project that you are embarking on and about the reliability and experience that our company can offer you.
The service of 123 Remodeling have been acquired to complete the rehab of this property. we completely transformed the property including internal and external renovations to all units in this complex. From new bathroom's, new kitchens and new floors. We succeeded in renovating this old building into a new modern style complex with all the modern amenities. Please contact us if you have any questions.
This Project Utilized many of our expertise as it involved plumbing, electrical, drywall, carpentry, carpentering, painting etc. Taking a shell of a basement and converting into a fully functional room would usually take dealing with multiple contractors for various work. Choosing 123 remodeling, Inc for this project allowed Mr. kuppel the ease of having to deal with only one project manager who would answer all of his questions, be responsible for the whole project, coordinate supplies and crew effectiveness. Have your basement inspected by us before you start construction. Particularly if there are cracks in your basement floor or walls, it is a good idea to have a professional check your basement for potentially harmful leaks. You should also have the basement checked for Radon and other gases that could be collecting under your basement. While many homes today are built with drainage systems under the basements, this might not be the case in your locality. A professional can advise you about what you need to do to protect your family when you plan to use your basement for living space.
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Basement Refinishing
