Best Basement Designs On A Budget

Repurpose old furniture rather than buying new.

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

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

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap station was designed to a corner of a basement laundry room. The programs included built-in cabinets that provide a great deal of storage to organize supplies and seasonal products. Simple Ikea boxes turn the open shelves into a tidy display and white paint keeps it fresh and bright. The durable slate floor is sensible and elevates the decoration.

Refreshed Laundry Room

If you may 't afford to move pipes, maintain the sink as-is and dress it up with a fabric skirt attached with double-sided Velcro. H&H style editor Sarah Hartill gave her basement laundry room a quick and easy makeover by covering an old 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 easy stainless steel shelves shop various supplies.

Modern Laundry Room

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