Transform your subterranean basement space into something fabulous with affordable design and space ideas that add value in every way for all ages and stages of life.
Whatever your basement dreams, leaving it as a drab dungeon or dumping ground for holiday decor and sports equipment is a waste of valuable square footage! Why not create extra living space or funtional areas for your home instead?
Here are some design and room ideas to make the basement a place people want to live and entertain family and friends.
Make Conversation Cozy & Easy
Use a mix of textures, like a shiplap staircase, accent wall, chunky rug and an assortment of throw pillows, to build a comfortable lounge area. Books and faux plants bring life, beauty and a sculptural quality into spaces.
Carve Out A Reading or Study Nook
Give your family a peaceful space to go read, relax or reflect. Study nooks are great for teens!
Rock Star, Vintage or Collections Corner
Leaning into a vintage feel can turn what used to be a dark basement into a chic clubhouse. The walls are adorned art and memorabilia collections — pieces collected over the years reflect the places you've lived as well as interests, or time periods.
Multifunctional Family Workspace
Create a multifunctional workspace that kids and adults can share alike. Use pegboards, wall shelving, tables and task lighting to carve out a craft, sewing, wrapping, or computer station.
Color Me Happy
What better space to try out bold colors, patterns, and fun art to brighten your basement hangout!
Stairs with a Statement
Open up the stairwell leading to the basement to let in light and make a grand or at the least, and interesting entrance!
Open For Entertaining
Skip adding walls and zone out each corner into different functional spaces that allows family and guests to hangout together, but enjoy areas of interest.
Zone It With Sliding Doors
Small basement? No problem. Using sliding doors or decorative panels allows you to keep the space open when you want.
Cheerful Playroom
Decorate with bold wallpaper or hand-painted polka dots, these indoor playrooms is perfect for energetic kids!
Snack or Drink Bar
Small kitchen meets home bar is the ideal spot for hosting. Go simple, sporty, or glam. Let your guests sit back and relax on the bar stools as you whip up snacks and drinks.
Livestream Living
Craft a perfect spot for movie night or binge-watching. Complete with a sectional, portable ottomans and stools that can be tucked under a bar-height table, these basement living spaces prioritizes comfortable seating.
Gorgeous Guest Area
A simple bedroom in the basement is a great way to give houseguests their own private space. And if you're lucky, maybe you'll be able to add in a well or small window.
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