A Great Entertaining Area

Basements, even those containing utility areas like laundry rooms, are usually wide open spaces full of potential. With proper design choices made alongside an expert, basement renovations can combine an entertaining area and bathroom and even have a room pull double-duty by creating a private retreat for overnight guests.

The key to a great basement renovation is choosing the right designer. A thorough investigation of structural elements means a lasting renovation. Proper placement of permanent elements, like plumbing and wiring, means you will be able to update your décor with ease.

A large part of the coziness factor is choosing the right insulation, something homeowners often overlook. Proper high-quality insulation keeps the basement’s climate consistent, preventing any issues with damp or musty smells. To further the retreat feeling, a fireplace that fits the style of your home and your own aesthetic can help you and your guests forget all about the outside temperatures.

Basement Renovations Increase Your Home’s Value

In areas with climates that drop below freezing, a bright and modern but comfortable and laid-back basement appeals to a wide variety of guests and buyers. It transforms the space from the “basement” to a fully functional Surrounding Spaces and a part of the home worthy of showing off!

A high-quality, professional renovation can not only increase your functional living space but can also boost the value of your home. Our professional renovation team can help you choose the perfect materials to maximize your return on investment while meeting your ideals for looks, comfort and function.

Contact Novare Renovation & Design today to get started on creating your personal basement getaway.

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What is Renovation?

Renovation changes a room’s or building’s aesthetic without altering its function. For example, a kitchen remains a kitchen, but repairs and updates are made, like new flooring, painting, and swapping faucets.

Renovation may also include structural reconstruction, like replacing rotting timber.

What is Remodeling?

Remodeling changes the design and sometimes the structure.

Remodeling changes an area’s look and functionality. For example, it may require moving a wall to expand a bathroom or rearranging a kitchen’s cabinetry, sink and appliances.

However, remodeling might also be as simple as turning a guest bedroom into a home office because changing the area’s purpose is remodeling.

Renovation is Usually More Cost-Effective Than Remodeling

Renovations are usually less complicated, thus easier on the budget.

On the other hand, remodeling often requires the reconfiguration of wiring, plumbing and ductwork due to changes in the home’s physical structure. All these alterations make the project more complex and costly.

However, the final cost comparison depends on the materials used and the project’s scope.

You Receive a Better Return on Investment with Renovation than Remodeling

Renovating usually costs less and entails fixing and modernizing a home’s core elements, so homeowners receive a greater return on investment on renovation work when they sell their home.

You may spend a lot of money to add a sizeable three-season area to the back of your property (remodeling), but buyers will look elsewhere if the furnace does not work and your roof leaks.

Remodeling is a Better Option When It Comes to Bad Design

If you have to walk through one room to get to another or your kitchen sink’s water lines freeze every winter, improvements will not help. Older homes (before rigorous building rules) often have poor design, and the only solution is remodeling.

Renovation and Remodeling in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN

Still unsure if your home improvement needs are a renovation or remodeling? Then let Novare Renovation & Design help you. Call to book your consultation today.

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The kitchen used to be a place solely for cooking and storing food. Today, it is the heart of the home where socializing happens during meal preparation, not just after at the dinner table.

Integrated kitchen-living room spaces are ideal for friends and family to maximize their time together. Nowadays, our lives are so busy and rushed that we must take advantage of every minute available to spend in the company of loved ones. That is why most people prefer a home with large spaces that contain the kitchen, dining and living/family room together.

Cook and Socialize Simultaneously

Integrated kitchen-living room spaces mean nobody gets left out of a conversation. Those working in the kitchen can remain a part of the pre-dinner dialogue in the living room.

When the busy work is done and the foods in the oven or on the stove, the cook can relax and join the group but still watch their culinary masterpieces.

Brighter Spaces Appear Bigger

Partition walls between spaces block natural light streaming in from outside. Eliminating them allows that light to shine through the house, making the area appear more prominent. Furthermore, an unhindered view opens up your home for an improved interior flow.

Schedule a Consultation to Discuss Integrating Your Kitchen and Living Room

Having a kitchen that you love is of utmost importance because it is one of the home’s most-used rooms. Therefore, it should be a place where you enjoy spending time.

Novare Renovation & Design understands this and will ensure that your kitchen flows seamlessly to the living room when designing and planning your new space. We want you to be proud of your integrated kitchen-living area while happily cooking and socializing at the same time.

Call us to book your consultation today.

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