Top Basement Ideas On A Budget In 2018

Modern Laundry Room

Consider seat pinning as a cheaper option to digging out a basement. The laundry area of this renovated basement was created to be bright and clean with a great deal of storage. Simple drawers and cabinets keep everything from linens to sports gear organized and out of sight. A farmhouse sink and industrial design faucet and art lined across the countertop create the decor more worthy of a main-floor space than a basement for chores. Accessories like fitting canisters and a dark tray finish off the look.

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

H&H senior editor Meg Crossley turned into this unfinished basement laundry area to a laundry oasis. Improper venting supposed the washer and dryer needed to be transferred into the opposite wall, in which they're currently hidden by bi-fold doors. Meg also added a convenient sink with a kitchen-worthy faucet, an upper shelf and lower closets for additional storage. A contractor cut door fronts from MDF, then Meg additional Shaker trim for a personalized look. To give the basement an airy feeling, the area had been 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 to get a country-inspired look.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to include an office, guest bedroom plus luxe laundry area. She stored on affordable white cabinetry but additional classic handles, a marble countertop, a gallery wall along with a classic ladder to make the functional space look unique.

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

In Tanya Linton's home, every spare corner is utilized for extra storage. With two little boys running round, baskets are best for hiding toys and knickknacks. In a little corner, a heap of books and magazines doubles as a side table into a painted chair, look more ideas.

Dark TV Area-Accessorize with cheap vintage finds.

It seems counter intuitive to paint your cellar walls and ceiling in such a darkened hue, but stylist Arren Williams maintained the space glowing with mood light. The undermount light at the high-gloss storage components highlights our collections, states Williams. This modern design has a manly sense without crying out bachelor pad.