During winter, when the weather is quite cold. This is the reason it has always been a season where most activities are reduced. People slow down and spend a lot of time resting. Most people think summer is the best time for home remodeling projects because obviously there are more hours of daylight and the weather is less severe. The good news is that there is one project that is easily possible during winter, and that is basement finishing.

As most of the basement finishing happens indoors, outdoor weather is not a big concern. In fact, if you are planning to remodel your basement, winter may simply be the best time to start. Here are some reasons why you should consider scheduling your basement finishing during the winter season:

Greater Contractor Availability

It’s a mistaken belief that spring and summer are best for renovation. Spring and summer are busy seasons for home improvement contractors. The odds are high that expert contractors who aren’t available during these months are usually available during the winter season.

Although as far as exterior work is concerned, it is generally better to get it done during summer, a lot of interior remodeling work can easily be done during the colder months. Whether it’s basement finishing or room addition, wintertime can be perfect to get things started.

Discounts on materials

During peak busy months, the majority of manufacturers raise prices on all the important remodeling materials like windows, cabinetry, lumber and other materials needed for construction. Getting your basement finishing done during slower winter months allows you to purchase all the key basement renovation materials at the lowest prices of the year. Besides that, many home décor items including furniture are on sale during holidays. This will eventually help you get things done at a lower price tag and let you upgrade some of the amenities for your basement.

Faster permits and inspections

As mentioned above, warmer months are way too busy for construction projects. During winter season, your project will reach the right authorities on time as the staff has more time available to review and approve it. So, the shortened wait time will let you start your project quickly.

A cool finished basement for spring and summer

When you do the entire basement finishing in winter, you have a fresh new living space all set to welcome you during warmer months. When outside temperatures are going all crazy, you will definitely appreciate a cool space in your home.

More convenient scheduling

Working during winter is much more effortless, especially if the project involves work like flooring, painting, and lighting. When renovators are not juggling between multiple projects, the odds of getting the project done on time are high.

Lets Get Started

Let us show you how we can help make your basement into a reality. To schedule a free consultation, please give us a call at (303) 829-3374, or fill-out the form to “Get a Quote” and we will get back with you right away to schedule a time to meet.

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Brushed gold, wood bring design styles together

We are in the home stretch of this beautiful custom house with many of the finishes installed from wood floors to lighting. Each lighting fixture, wood-wall treatment, hardware and tile has been installed to perfection.

The mudroom is now outfitted with a wall of wood planks and six hooks for each of the children’s jackets and backpacks. The bench below offers space to remove muddy shoes from hours of outside play on their large lot.

The laundry area has plenty of counter space for folding and sorting with its white maple cabinets. Gold brush modern hardware and white subway tiles with black grout against the walnut counters juxtapose modern and traditional design.

CUSTOM MODERN HOUSE

City: Larkspur

Blueprint collaboration: March 2016

Broke ground: July 2016

Estimated completion: May 2017

Square footage: about 6,000

Property size: 3 acres

Bedrooms: 6

Bathrooms: 5

Garage: Oversized 3 car garage

Basement: Finished with in-law suite and a custom heated yoga studio

As a visual treat, in the middle of the house, is the staircase painted black satin with a unique silver lighting treatment ready for a funky place to hang framed classic album covers. The railing is made of metal piping to add to the edgy charm.

The black maple kitchen cabinets are installed as a dark anchor to the white and bright great room. The white marble counters and island with a marble waterfall and the wood lined face also connects the two design worlds. A large capacity refrigerator in stainless steel and industrial sized stove complete this family of eight’s home bistro.

As the final touches are put in place, all of the design details including a homework loft for the six students with built-in desk and mounted lighting are ready for the brood to use each space.

Next time: The finale!

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Bright light, tall ceilings and clean lines

We have been working on the many details of the inside of this beautiful family home for months. Every aspect of life with six children has been thought of, including a large mudroom with benches and hooks for jacks and backpacks right off the garage.

After the mudroom you enter the oversized pantry to efficiently unload groceries and supplies before you get to the open kitchen /family room with windows on all sides to see the amazing forest view.

2017 CUSTOM HOUSE BUILD

• City: Larkspur
• Blueprint collaboration: March 2016
• Broke ground: July 2016
• Estimated completion: April 2017
• Square footage: about 6,000
• Property size: 3 acres
• Bedrooms: 6
• Bathrooms: 5
• Garage: Oversized 3-car garage
• Basement: Finished with in-law suite and a custom heated yoga studio 

In the family room is a custom fireplace with reclaimed wood that goes the whole way to the 20-foot ceiling. Don’t worry about the cold air coming through because the 20, large double-pane windows, and the Radiant-heated wood floors, with keep their feet toasty as they watch TV or entertain.

Throughout the house it feels clean, light and bright with its many windows, 8-foot doors, 10-foot ceiling on the main level and 9-foot ceiling on the basement and second floor levels.

Next time: We will talk about an interesting paint choice (black!) and where it is at! Also, the kitchen cabinets are in!

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