The Benefits Of Building A Kitchen In Your Basement

Totally Basements Of Monmouth County Provides the Benefits of Adding a Kitchen to Your Basement

As you’ve probably seen in home remodeling magazines, on HGTV programs and throughout the internet, finished basements are “in.”

You’ve probably seen some elaborate game rooms, high-tech media centers and even playrooms fitted with every toy imaginable. The next big trend in lower-level amenities is a second kitchen. While even a small kitchenette can take a little time and money to create, the benefits attributed to repurposing this underused space can be significant.

The basement environment provides a unique opportunity for experimentation that isn’t available in the main-level kitchen. Designing a tiny or galley kitchen that sits along one wall can offer a convenient workspace for entertaining or a basement apartment. Open shelving for display pieces will add a decorator touch and light-coloured base cabinets will give some added storage space for extra kitchen supplies without accentuating the small layout.

Multiple Uses

A basement kitchen can provide a perfect space for entertaining and special occasions. There’s no need to run up and down stairs or worry about a mess. You basement retreat will always allow easy access to cooking and clean-up without disturbing your main household.

Extra rental income can become a reality if you include a kitchen to a basement apartment. Acquiring a roommate will be an easier task if the cooking space is separated from the rest of the house.

Today’s households often include adult children and aging parents. An extra kitchen will reduce conflicts and provide a private, hassle-free zone for entertaining or everyday living.

Improved Space Utilization

With the majority of basements being under-utilized or catch-alls for unnecessary junk storage, doing a renovation project there makes perfect sense. While most new homes are prepped for future finishing, older homes may require some remedial work such as basement underpinning or the process of lowering the basement. You can convert a crawl space or basement with low ceilings into a full-height room for a fraction of the cost of an above-ground addition. It’s important to hire a professional contractor to complete the dangerous excavation and/or structural lift. Make sure the company obtains the proper permits and is insured to protect your family’s safety.

Cost Savings

For newer homes with plenty of headroom, creating a basement kitchen makes excellent financial sense. In this case, excavation and structural load requirements won’t be needed. All utilities such as electricity, water, gas and sewer lines are easily accessed for additional cost savings. Plumbing and drains are close by so adding a kitchen sink or dishwasher will be easy and inexpensive. With most circuit panel boxes located in the basement, adding electrical outlets and lighting won’t be a problem. Heating and cooling requirements are typically lighter for the lower level of your home, so you’ll be adding square footage without a large increase to your utility bills.

Kitchen renovations are listed as the most valuable selling point by real estate agents, and a basement kitchen will also significantly increase the resale value of your home. Money spent on your basement kitchen will produce a great return on investment – up to 85 percent of expenditure.

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