Best Basement Ideas On A Budget

Craft Area-Plan for multiuse corners to optimize functionality in a small basement.

This laundry room doubles as a storage space, craft area and wrap centre. Cabinetry constructed along the walls opposite the appliances retains lightbulbs, batteries, additional garbage bags and other household materials. A pegboard outfitted with hanging containers and small sticks keeps craft and wrap materials arranged while an adjoining corkboard exhibits inspirational photos for craft and reno projects. Open shelves have been placed high on the walls to add storage space without making the little room feel closed in; bins and baskets are used here in order to store modest things corralled.

Toilet Vanity Makeover-Give a big-box shop find a high-end appearance with a coat of paint.

Interior's director Meg Crossley transformed her dingy basement bathroom with an inexpensive washstand that she found in Canadian Tire. She painted it the same powdery light blue color as the panel moulding, which was installed to brighten up the little space by covering up the original dark tile. A painted faade for the facet of this ugly old bathtub, in precisely the exact same shade of blue, spared Meg the cost of installing a new tub. A black framed mirror, flanked with easy black alloy and milk glass sconces, adds contrast to each of the blue.

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

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap station was designed to a nook of a basement laundry room. The programs included built-in closets that provide lots of storage to organize supplies and seasonal items. Straightforward Ikea boxes turn the spacious shelves into a tidy screen and white paint keeps it fresh and bright. The durable slate flooring is practical and elevates the decoration.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot cellar to add an office, guest bedroom and luxe laundry area. She saved on cheap white cabinetry but additional vintage grips, a marble countertop, a gallery wall and a classic ladder to generate the functional space look unique.