Basement Decorating Ideas On A Budget

Dark TV Area-Accessorize with cheap vintage finds.

It seems counter-intuitive to paint your cellar walls and ceiling in such a dark color, however, stylist Arren Williams kept the space glowing with mood lighting. The undermount light at the high-gloss storage units highlights our ranges, says Williams. This modern design has a masculine sense without crying out bachelor pad.

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

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

Paint the ceiling and walls white to make a small basement seem bigger.

A finished basement feels more like a backyard retreat when it's packed with so many great design ideas. Floating walnut shelves, a gas fireplace with a rolled-steel surround, and a textural shag rug are just a few of the components that elevate the distance, look more here.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to include an office, guest bedroom plus luxe laundry space. She saved on affordable white cabinetry but added classic handles, a marble counter tops, a pub wall and a classic ladder to generate the functional space seem unique.

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

H&H senior editor Meg Crossley turned into this unfinished basement laundry room to a laundry oasis. Improper venting meant the washer and dryer needed to be moved to the opposite wall, where they're currently hidden by bi-fold doors. Meg also included a convenient sink with a kitchen-worthy faucet, an upper shelf and lower closets for additional storage. A builder cut door fronts from MDF, and then Meg additional Shaker trim for a personalized look. To give the cellar an airy feeling, the space was painted white. Sico's Light Sugar (4150-11), an obsolete white, makes the ceilings seem higher without feeling sterile or cold. The cupboards were painted robin's egg blue for a country-inspired look.