Best Decorating A Basement On A Budget

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

Interior's director Meg Crossley altered her dingy basement toilet with a cheap washstand that she discovered in Canadian Tire. She painted it the exact same powdery light blue shade as the panel moulding, which was installed to brighten up the little space by covering up the first dark tile. A painted faade for the facet of the ugly old bathtub, in the exact same shade of blue, spared Meg the price of installing a new bathtub. A black framed mirror, flanked with simple black metal and milk glass sconces, adds contrast to all the blue, look more best ideas.

Refreshed Laundry Room

If you may 't manage to proceed pipes, maintain the sink and dress it up with a cloth skirt attached with double-sided Velcro. H&H design editor Sarah Hartill gave her basement laundry room a quick and easy makeover by covering a classic sink rack with a fairly floral skirt and including a picture print rug to heat up the cold floor tile. A countertop built to match over the laundry machines provides a folding coating, while simple stainless steel shelves store various supplies.

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

This laundry room doubles as a storage room, craft area and wrapping centre. Cabinetry constructed along the walls opposite the appliances retains lightbulbs, batteries, extra garbage bags and other household supplies. A pegboard outfitted with hanging containers and tiny sticks keeps craft and wrap materials arranged while an adjoining corkboard exhibits inspirational photographs for craft and reno projects. Open shelves were placed high on the walls to add storage space without creating the small room feel closed ; bins and baskets are used here to keep small items corralled, click here.

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

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap channel was designed to a corner of a basement laundry room. The programs included built-in closets that provide lots of storage to organize supplies and seasonal items. Simple Ikea boxes flip the open shelves into a tidy display and white paint keeps it fresh and bright. The durable slate floor is practical and elevates the decor.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to add an office, guest bedroom plus luxe laundry area. She saved on cheap white lacquered cabinetry but added classic grips, a marble countertop, a pub wall and a vintage ladder to generate the utilitarian space look special.