When their family grew, homeowners Laura and Scott Saunders needed to create a new home office in their chilly basement. To transform the space into a comfortable and productive work-from-home hub, they turned to WarmlyYours. By installing a TempZone™ radiant floor heating system, they created a consistently warm and inviting dual-purpose office and guest room, adding significant comfort, efficiency, and value to their home.
Project Details
- Location: Whitchurch-Stouffville, ON
- Heated Space Type: Basement Bedroom/Office
- Square Footage: 176 sq. ft. (129 sq. ft. heated)
- Watts, Volts, Amps: 1,934 W, 240 V, 8.1 A
- Operating Cost Per Hour: $0.3/hour → $2.3 per 8-hour workday → ~$69/month
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Products Used:
- TempZone™ Flex Roll
- nSpire Touch Programmable Thermostat
- Circuit Check
From Cold Basement to Cozy Hub
For Laura and Scott Saunders, a second child brought joy—and a space crunch. Their top-floor office had to be converted into a new bedroom, leaving them in search of a quiet, dedicated workspace. The solution was to finish their basement, but they faced a common challenge: the persistent, bone-chilling cold of a subterranean room, which is far from ideal for an office used eight hours a day. They knew that to make the space truly functional and comfortable, they had to address the cold floors first.
The Saunders' chose a WarmlyYours TempZone™ Flex Roll system to provide luxurious and consistent warmth. The system was installed over a Cerazorb underlayment and embedded in self-leveling cement before the final Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) flooring was laid. This combination ensures optimal heat distribution and energy efficiency, gently radiating heat upwards to warm the entire room from the ground up. The easy-to-install roll format made for a smooth and efficient installation process.
The result is a warm, cozy home office that fuels focus, creativity, and productivity. The space now serves as the hub of Laura’s professional work life, feeling separate and peaceful from the daily family hustle. The radiant floor heating completely transformed the basement from a cold, uninviting area into a premium, dual-purpose workspace and guest room, proving that even a basement can become one of the most comfortable rooms in the house.
Featured Products
TempZone™ Flex Roll The TempZone™ Flex Roll was the perfect solution for this rectangular basement office. These easy-to-install rolls feature electric heating cable already affixed to a mesh backing, allowing for quick and simple rollout installation. It provides 15 watts per square foot of power, ensuring the floor heats up quickly and provides powerful, even warmth ideal for combatting chilly basement floors.
nSpire Touch Programmable Thermostat
To control their new floor heating system, the homeowners chose the nSpire Touch Thermostat. This programmable thermostat features a sleek touchscreen interface, Class A GFCI protection, and an integrated floor sensor for the most accurate temperature control. By setting a schedule, Laura and Scott can ensure the office is warm and ready for the workday while maximizing energy efficiency.
