The basement space is already there, why not use it ?
Unlike other remodeling projects, a basement remodel is one of the best kept secret of space expansion and is prime remodeling territory not only from a financial investment standpoint but also improving quality of living.
Finishing your basement is cost-effective. The key is to stop thinking of your space as a basement and start considering it as an addition. The creative and functional uses of a finished basement are endless. On average a basement renovation cost 25% less than that of an addition and can give you up to 50% of livable square feet in your home.