decide to finish the basement it will be easy to add another bathroom to your home.
have of it, and it also makes the day to day functionality of your home just that much better. Adding in innovative storage solutions like built-in cabinet organizers and pull out trash and recycling bins aren’t expensive.
The Kitchen
Don’t feel you have to upgrade every single detail of your kitchen right away. Items such as upgraded appliances and countertops can be added in later, but you do want your kitchen to have good bones. Consider upgrading to taller cabinets, a kitchen island, and LED strip under cabinet lighting or a pantry.
Carpet Padding
If you choose carpet (it’s becoming popular again) upgraded carpet padding will make your carpet feel cushier and more pleasant to walk on, even if you don’t splurge on the upgraded carpet itself.
More Lighting and Electrical
Always talk to your builder about the best options for your custom home.
Adding additional lighting and electrical outlets are things you can never have too much of, and during construction is the best time to consider this upgrade. Think about how each space is going to be used - kitchens are more functional with various types of lighting – task lighting and ambience, and good lighting adds not just brightness but also warmth to a space.
Energy Savers
If you’re provided with the option, spend extra on things like energy efficient windows, appliances, space heating and cooling devices, and more. The more efficient you can make your home, the more you’ll save in utility costs every month. There are lots of incentives available to choose green builds, so talk to your builder.
Darren MacKenzie Master Builder/Owner MacKenzie Builder Services Ltd.
Deeper Basement
An additional foot or so of height in your basement can make a big difference in the way the space feels and how it can be used in the future. It’s not necessary to finish the basement right away; it’s something you can complete at a later date. Although it will add considerably to the budget, you’ll never regret spending the money.
Bigger Garage
You can never have too much storage and building a larger garage during construction just makes sense. Consider storage for more than just vehicles; having a place to put your patio furniture during the winter is something you’ll be thankful for.
MacKenzie Builder Services Ltd. 262 Howe Point Road, Eglington 902.687.1508 C: 902.969.0425 E: darren@mackenziebuilders.ca www.mackenziebuilders.ca
Roughed-in Plumbing
While we’re on the subject of basements, if you don’t plan to finish it during the build you should think about having your builder rough in plumbing for either a full or half bath. That way, when you ever
Innovative Storage Options
Storage is something every homeowner looks for. Like lighting, it’s one of those things that’s more obvious the less you
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