A finished basement can increase your home’s square footage in a substantive way. However, if you really want to give your finished basement a facelift, a new fireplace design is a great way to do it. Here are a few key ways that a fireplace can help to improve the overall aesthetic of your finished basement.

A Fireplace Adds Cozines

Many homeowners looking into a basement renovation decide to transform their basement into a large family room. A fireplace is a great addition to a basement family room because it instantly adds a sense of homeyness to the space. What’s more, there are a variety of fireplace designs available so you can find the fireplace design that meets your personal style and the style of your home’s architecture.

A Fireplace Provides Warmth

A key part of your basement renovation is ensuring that the space gets plenty of warmth. This is primarily done through insulation and ventilation. However, adding a fireplace is another great way to ensure your finished basement stays comfortable and warm. A gas fireplace, in particular, gives you all the warmth of a traditional fireplace with none of the maintenance and cleanup. You can use this fireplace design to keep your finished basement pleasant and warm.

A Fireplace Adds a Focal Point

It’s no secret that a finished basement is an enormous space, which can make you feel a little lost when the time comes to decorate. With a fireplace design, you can create a special focal point for the room. Your fireplace design can add plenty of personality to the space, too. Include a couple of logs next to the hearth and display some of your special family treasures on the fireplace’s mantel shelf.

By adding a fireplace to your finished basement, you can not only add a great design feature to your newly renovated basement but you can also add even more value to your home. Even without a fireplace installed, a finished basement has a return on investment of up to 70%. Imagine what a modern fireplace can do for your home’s value. Interested in learning more about the different fireplace designs we have to offer for your finished basement? Contact ElkStone Basements today.