Decorating A Basement On A Budget

Hidden Guest Bed

Incorporate a guest mattress into your current design instead of putting up new walls to get a separate bedroom. This Murphy bed employs a suspension system that makes it possible to lift with one finger. On both sides of this queen-size bed, a market in the wall functions as a side table and can be wired using a reading light. When the bed is folded up, homeowners Barbara and Michael Purdy use the freed-up area for a workout area.

Paint the ceiling and walls white to make a little basement look larger.

A finished basement feels more like an upstairs retreat when it's packed with so many amazing design ideas. Floating walnut shelves, a gas fireplace with a rolled-steel encircle, and a textural shag rug are simply a couple of the elements that elevate the space.

Existing Storage-Use storage space beneath the stairs rather than building brand new cabinets.

In Tanya Linton's house, every spare nook is used for additional storage. With two little boys running round, baskets are ideal for hiding toys and knickknacks. In a little corner, a heap of magazines and books doubles as a side table into a painted chair.

Refreshed Laundry Room

If you can't afford to move pipes, maintain the sink as-is and dress it up with a cloth skirt attached with double-sided Velcro. H&H design editor Sarah Hartill gave her basement laundry room a quick and effortless makeover by covering a classic sink rack with a pretty floral skirt and adding a picture print rug to warm up the chilly floor tile. A countertop constructed to fit over the laundry machines supplies a folding surface, while simple stainless steel shelves store various supplies.

High-Low Laundry Room-Dress up fundamental basement cabinets with vintage drawer pulls.

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to add an office, guest bedroom plus luxe laundry area. She saved on cheap white lacquered cabinetry but added classic handles, a marble countertop, a gallery wall and a classic ladder to make the utilitarian space seem special.

Sleek Basement-Paint walls a dark and striking colour to get a cozy effect.

Stylist Arren Williams' basement was made to be both functional and beautiful. A modern sectional sofa in a charcoal cloth can sit lots of people while two cane ottomans can be utilized as side tables or additional seating. To create the ideal setting for film night, Williams chose a heavy, full-height velvet curtain to block out any unwanted light.