| One of the first things you should do as you
plan you basement project is take measurements. This will help
you decide what should go where, and what you can fit in your
basement without it appearing too crowded.
Try using graph paper to draw your basement to scale,
or use an interior
design program
to help you draw and design your finished basement. If you want
to try graph paper, download it
here or get the .pdf version.
When I decided to do this site as a chronicle of my progress,
I figured I'd need some decent images to put on the site. I also
wanted an interior design package that would allow me to move
walls and change color schemes and decor. After reading reviews
of both Punch!
Interior Design Suite
and Better Homes & Gardens' Interior Designer (now called Chief
Architect Home Designer), I went with BH & G.
In addition to being able to add furniture, lighting, and other
decor, the software allows you to create 3D views and walk-throughs
that help give you a better idea of how your final design will
look. Here's what I came up with as my 'final' version.
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![Interior Designer's dollhouse view lets you see a 3D view of your entire floorplan. [Click to enlarge]](images/dollhouse_view_side_200x160.jpg)
![The floor plan view provides all the details of your layout [Click to enlarge]](images/full_blueprint_200x160.gif)
