Top Basement Designs On A Budget In 2018

Repurpose old furniture instead of buying new.

Gardener and designer Barbara Purdy converted a wood-burning fireplace to gas to make a cosy focal point within this room. I couldn't see myself hauling logs down the stairs, she states. Radiant heating installed under the wood-look porcelain-tile flooring adds much more heat. The sofa, a hand-me-down from her parents, was recovered and layered with pillows. Tour this basement on Online TV, and find more inspiration in our photo galleries of Barbara Purdy Designs, Budget Basement Decorating Tips and Suzanne Dimma's Favourite Dreamy Retreats, view website.

Present Storage-Use storage area beneath the stairs instead of 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 stack of magazines and books doubles as a side table into a painted seat.

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

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap station was designed into a corner of a basement laundry area. The programs included built-in closets which provide a great deal of storage to organize supplies and seasonal products. Simple Ikea boxes flip the open shelves into a clean screen and white paint keeps it fresh and bright. The durable slate flooring is sensible and elevates the decoration.

Modern Laundry Room

Consider seat pinning as a cheaper alternative to digging out a basement. The laundry area of this renovated basement was created to be clean and bright with lots of storage. Simple drawers and cabinets keep everything from linens to sports gear organized and out of sight. A farmhouse sink and industrial style sink and art lined along the countertop make the decor more worthy of a main-floor room than a basement for chores. Accessories like matching canisters and a dim tray finish the look off.