Basement Ideas On A Budget

Work with existing plumbing.

Placing this bath beside the plumbing shaft left room for a freestanding sink in the small bathroom. New plumbing was added from the laundry area, and the HVAC ducts were raised to the ceiling joists to allow for as much headroom as possible.

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

In Tanya Linton's home, every spare corner is utilized for extra storage. With two small boys running round, baskets are ideal for concealing toys and knickknacks. In a little corner, a heap of books and magazines doubles as a side table to a painted chair.

Lower-Level Guest Bedroom-Wallpaper a wall rather than four.

In the 2009 Princess Margaret Showhome, the reduced level was finished with fashion. A focal wall was coated in a textured wallpaper while others were painted a creamy white to optimize lighting. A chandelier and table lamps make it possible for guests to select their preferred lighting.

High-Low Laundry Room-Dress up basic basement cabinets with classic 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 vintage handles, a marble counter tops, a gallery wall and a vintage ladder to make the functional space seem special.

Sleek Basement-Paint walls a dark and dramatic colour for a cozy effect.

Stylist Arren Williams' basement was made to be both practical and beautiful. A modern sectional sofa in a charcoal cloth can sit lots of people while two cane ottomans can be used as side tables or extra chairs. To make the perfect setting for movie night, Williams chose a thick, full-height velvet curtain to block any unwanted light.

Hidden Guest Bed

Incorporate a guest bed into your existing layout rather than putting up new partitions to get another bedroom. This Murphy bed employs a suspension system that makes it feasible to lift one finger. On each side of this queen-size bed, a niche in the wall acts as a side table and is wired using a reading light. After the bed is folded upward, homeowners Barbara and Michael Purdy utilize the freed-up area for a work out area.