6. Pay attention to window treatments. If your basement has large windows and is outfitted with a television, be sure to install blinds that effectively darken the room to reduce glare on the screen. Hullinger recommends motorized blinds. “The benefits versus costs are a win-win,” he says.
5. Build in storage. “This is your chance to increase your opportunities for organization and storage,” says Hullinger. “Don't leave this out of your plans.” Built-in bookshelves across the wall of a basement can corral anything from toys to throw blankets to ski gear.