Craft Area-Plan for multiuse corners to optimize performance in a little basement.
This laundry area doubles as a storage room, craft area and wrap centre. Cabinetry built along the walls opposite the appliances holds lightbulbs, batteries, extra garbage bags and other household materials. A pegboard outfitted with hanging containers and tiny rods keeps craft and wrap materials arranged while an adjoining corkboard displays inspirational photographs for artwork and reno jobs. Open shelves have been put high on the walls to add storage space without making the small room feel closed in; bins and baskets are used here in order to store modest items corralled.
Playful Home Office - Embrace brick walls instead of drywalling above them.
A red accent wall adds the look of depth to the room and feels daring and cheerful compared to the basement's simple black and white scheme. The gallery wall includes original drawings from designer Theresa Casey and her husband, Robert Gray.
Vibrant Basement-Choose non-toxic furniture to earn ceilings seem higher.
A faux-brick wall, fireplace mantel, slipcovered sofa and vintage finds unite in this rustic area. Meg cleverly hidden wiring and ductwork into a long, 40-square-foot closet behind the doors flanking the new fireplace.
Dark TV Area-Accessorize with cheap vintage finds.
It seems counter-intuitive to paint your basement walls and ceiling in such a darkened color, but stylist Arren Williams kept the space glowing with mood light. The undermount lighting in the high-gloss storage components highlights our ranges, states Williams. This modern design has a manly feel without crying out bachelor pad.
High-Low Laundry Room-Dress up fundamental basement cabinets with vintage drawer pulls.
Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to include an office, guest bedroom plus luxe laundry space. She stored on affordable white cabinetry but additional vintage grips, a marble counter tops, a pub wall and a classic ladder to generate the functional space seem special.
