Best Basement Ideas For Man Cave In 2018

Bright Basement-Choose low-profile furniture to make ceilings appear higher.

A faux-brick wall, fireplace mantel, slipcovered sofa and classic finds combine in this rustic area. Meg cleverly concealed wiring and ductwork into one long, 40-square-foot cupboard behind the doors flanking the fireplace.

Sewing Room-Make lower ceilings appear higher with customized built-ins that optimize vertical distance.

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap channel was designed into a nook of a basement laundry room. The programs included built-in closets which provide a great deal of storage to organize supplies and seasonal items. Simple Ikea boxes flip the spacious shelves into a clean screen and white paint keeps it fresh and bright. The durable slate flooring is practical and elevates the decor.

Refreshed Laundry Room

If you may 't afford to move pipes, maintain the sink 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 rack with a fairly floral skirt and adding a graphic print rug to heat 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 supplies.

Existing Storage-Use storage area under the stairs instead of building brand new cabinets.

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

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

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

Repurpose old furniture rather than buying new.

Designer and homeowner Barbara Purdy converted a wood-burning fireplace to gasoline to make a cosy focus within this room. I couldn't see myself hauling logs down the stairs, she says. Radiant heating installed under the wood-look porcelain-tile floor adds much more heat. The sofa, a hand-me-down from her parents, was regained and layered with pillows. Tour this cellar on Online TV, plus find more inspiration from our photograph galleries of Barbara Purdy Designs, Budget Basement Decorating Tips and Suzanne Dimma's Favourite Dreamy Retreats.