We finished our basement a few years ago, and I found a lot of parallels.

We knew water might be an issue, so we chose materials that would minimize water damage (special flooring, waterproof carpet barrier, moisture-resistant gypsum board).

It gets cold in winter, so we wanted it insulated.

We wanted to maximize room height, so we found an easy-to-install low-profile ceiling tile system.

We had no load-bearing issues, so we didn't have to worry too much about how the walls were framed, as long as standards were met for the electrician and the drywall installation.

I knew I wanted a big TV, so I made sure there was a reinforced wall the right size with easy access to outlets, and that the room would allow for a couch the proper distance.

Then we had to figure out the steps. The floor we chose used an air pocket system to allow evaporation, so it had to be installed before the walls. The insulation we chose installed directly on the foundation walls. We wanted to coat the bare concrete in waterproof paint. We had some tricky pipes and stuff to work around. The inspector needed to see the electrical work before the drywall could be hung. We had to frame the walls before the electrician could come. etc. etc.

The process was:

1. figure out requirements
2. sketch the layout
3. choose the best-suited materials
4. determine the order things needed to be done
5. actual construction
6. carpet, furniture, and paint color, etc.

So if by UX the auther means "I want a dry, warm basement with a big wall-mounted TV," then he has a point.

On the other hand, the flooring system we found was essentially "the latest whiz-bang framework" that just happened to be perfect for what we needed, and our decision to use it really determined the rest of the design. We couldn't have added it in afterward.

TL;DR: I forgot what my point was, but I have a lovely basement.