Best Basement Decorating Ideas On A Budget In 2018

Craft Area-Plan for multiuse corners to maximize functionality in a small basement.

This laundry room doubles as a storage room, craft area and wrap centre. Cabinetry built along the walls opposite the appliances holds lightbulbs, batteries, additional garbage bags and other household materials. A pegboard equipped with hanging containers and tiny sticks keeps craft and wrap materials organized while an adjoining corkboard displays inspirational photos for craft and reno jobs. Open shelves have been placed high on the walls to add storage space without creating the small room feel closed ; bins and baskets are used here in order to store modest things corralled.

Dark TV Area-Accessorize with affordable vintage finds.

It appears counter-intuitive to paint your basement ceiling and walls in such a dark color, however, stylist Arren Williams kept the space bright with mood light. The undermount lighting in the high-gloss storage units highlights our collections, states Williams. This modern design has a masculine feel without yelling out bachelor pad.

Refreshed Laundry Room

If you can't afford to move pipes, keep the sink as-is and dress it up with a fabric skirt attached with double-sided Velcro. H&H design editor Sarah Hartill gave her basement laundry room a quick and easy makeover by covering an old sink stand with a fairly floral skirt and including a graphic print rug to warm up the chilly floor tile. A countertop constructed to match over the laundry machines provides a folding coating, while easy stainless steel shelves store various materials.

Sewing Room-Make low ceilings appear higher with customized built-ins that maximize vertical space.

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap station was designed into a nook of a basement laundry room. The programs included built-in closets which provide lots of storage to organize supplies and seasonal items. Straightforward Ikea boxes flip the spacious shelves into a tidy display and white paint keeps it fresh and bright. The durable slate flooring is sensible and elevates the decoration.

Playful Home Office - Embrace brick walls instead of drywalling above them.

A red accent wall adds the appearance of depth to the room and feels bold and cheerful compared to the basement's easy black and white plot. The gallery wall features original drawings from designer Theresa Casey and her husband, Robert Gray.