Basement Finishing for an Exercise Room

August 3, 2011 | Basements

A great way to increase the amount of living space in your home is finishing your basement. There are a number of things you can do in a finished basement, but a home gym is a very popular choice. Working out in your home is convenient, but gym equipment can clutter your home. A finished basement is a great option for an exercise room because it has the least amount of foot traffic. As with any Arlington Heights home improvement project, you must research before you can begin the basement finishing. Make sure you have enough space in the basement for exercise equipment. Measure your basement for height and width. Draw up a working layout of the space and the equipment on paper or on the computer. If you need space for aerobic exercise, you may want to consider installing a mirror on the wall. Consider rubber flooring rather than … Continued

Arlington Heights Painting Project

July 6, 2011 | Design Services

You know you need to paint your walls for your next Arlington Heights home improvement project, but you’ve been putting it off. Not knowing what color to paint a room can make the task seem daunting. Choosing white, ivory, or another neutral color may seem like the right choice, but those colors can be a little too plain and boring. If you don’t want to choose a boring color, it may be time to accessorize your room and add some color. If you need color inspiration, take look at your favorite accessory or furniture piece in that room. Often times a color scheme can be built around the simplest item. Simply find something you like and make it the focal point of the room. A colorful rug would be a great choice to draw inspiration. If you are painting your kitchen, plates or a table cloth could serve as your … Continued

Kitchen Remodeling – Pantry Addition

June 30, 2011 | Design Services

If kitchen remodeling is the next Arlington Heights home improvement project you’d like to tackle, a kitchen pantry could be a great addition. Kitchens require utensils, bowls, pans, and more. A kitchen pantry is not only useful, but it helps organize a hectic kitchen. Your kitchen pantry can have pullout shelves or open shelves. Pullout shelves are great for storing pots and pans, but open shelves display colorful dishes nicely. Your Arlington Heights home improvement contractor can easily put doors in front of the shelves. This can help keep dust out of your bowls and pans. It is also a good idea to include some hangers for your aprons. A pantry should be well lit, so you can read food labels. Talk to your contractor about installing proper lighting in your kitchen pantry. If you add a larger pantry, it could make a great space to plan and prepare for meals. … Continued

Bathroom Remodeling Lighting Installation

May 11, 2011 | Bathrooms

When it comes to Arlington Heights home improvement projects in the bathroom, most people think of big changes. However, something that can make a big difference that’s often overlooked is the lighting. Having the proper lighting in a bathroom helps you see better and makes the room more esthetically pleasing. There are several things to take into consideration when lighting your bathroom. A larger room needs more light fixtures than a small room. If a window allows for natural light in your bathroom, you will be able to have fewer fixtures. You may also want to choose a fixture that works well with your décor. You may also want to install a fixture that has a dimmer switch to provide a low-light setting for the evening hours. Under-cabinet lights are also a good option when you need low lighting. You will also have to decide how you will place the … Continued

Arlington Heights Basement Finishing

April 22, 2011 | Basements

Whether you’d like more room for your children to be with their friends, a workout room, or hobby room, finishing your basement will give you the extra space you need! Finished basements can be used as a game room, home theater, gym, bedroom, bar, craft room, and more. Consult with your Arlington Heights home improvement experts to be sure you are correctly addressing all concerns when creating your finished basement space. Finishing an existing basement is usually cheaper than installing an addition when comparing the square footage price, but there some other things to keep in mind. Upgrading your sump pump to a newer model with a battery backup system is essential for finished basements. This should be located in a place with easy access. Access to sewage pipes and water pipes is also critical. Many basements have sloping floors to facilitate drainage, so you may want to consider installing … Continued

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