Basement Ideas Man Cave

Bright Laundry Room-Pinch pennies with MDF cupboards and add your own trim.

H&H senior editor Meg Crossley turned this unfinished basement laundry room to a laundry oasis. Improper venting meant the washer and dryer had to be transferred to the opposite wall, in which they're currently hidden by bi-fold doors. Meg also included a convenient sink using a kitchen-worthy faucet, an upper shelf and lower closets for extra storage. A contractor cut door fronts out of MDF, then Meg additional Shaker trim for a custom look. To give the basement an airy atmosphere, the space had been painted white. Sico's Light Sugar (4150-11), an aged white, makes the ceilings seem higher without feeling cold or sterile. The cabinets were painted robin's egg blue to get a country-inspired look.

Present Storage-Use storage area beneath the stairs rather than building new closets.

In Tanya Linton's home, every spare corner is utilized for additional storage. With two small boys running around, baskets are best for concealing toys and knickknacks. In a little corner, a stack of books and magazines doubles as a side table to a painted seat.

Playful Home Office - Embrace brick walls rather than drywalling above them.

A red accent wall adds the look of depth to the room and feels bold and cheerful in contrast to the cellar 's easy black and white plot. The gallery wall includes original drawings from designer Theresa Casey and her husband, Robert Gray.

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 couch in a charcoal cloth can sit lots of individuals while two cane ottomans may be used as side tables or extra chairs. To make the ideal setting for movie night, Williams chose a thick, full-height velvet curtain to block out any unwanted light.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to include an office, guest bedroom and luxe laundry space. She stored on cheap white cabinetry but additional classic handles, a marble counter tops, a gallery wall along with a classic ladder to make the utilitarian space look special.