Top Basement Ideas Man Cave In 2018

Repurpose old furniture rather than buying new.

Designer and homeowner Barbara Purdy transformed a wood-burning fireplace to gas to make a cosy focus within this room. I couldn't find myself hauling logs down the staircase, she says. Radiant heating installed beneath the wood-look porcelain-tile floor adds even more heat. The sofa, a hand-me-down from her parents, was recovered and layered with cushions. Tour this basement on Online TV, and find more inspiration from our photograph galleries of Barbara Purdy Designs, Budget Basement Decorating Tips and Suzanne Dimma's Favourite Dreamy Retreats, look more to capablegroupinc.ca.

Playful Home Office - Embrace brick walls instead of drywalling over them.

A red accent wall adds the look of depth to this room and feels bold and cheerful in contrast to the cellar 's easy black and white plot. The gallery wall includes original drawings from designer Theresa Casey and her husband, Robert Gray.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to include an office, guest bedroom plus luxe laundry area. She stored on affordable white lacquered cabinetry but additional classic grips, a marble counter tops, a gallery wall and a classic ladder to generate the utilitarian space look unique.

Hidden Guest Bed

Incorporate a guest mattress into your existing design rather than putting up new walls for a separate bedroom. This Murphy bed employs a suspension system which makes it possible to lift with one finger. On each side of this queen-size bed, a niche in the wall acts as a side table and is wired with a reading light. When the bed is folded upward, homeowners Barbara and Michael Purdy utilize the freed-up area for a workout area.

Modern Laundry Room

Consider bench pinning as a more affordable alternative to digging out a basement. The laundry area of this renovated basement was created to be clean and bright with lots of storage. Straightforward drawers and cabinets maintain everything from linens to sports equipment organized and out of sight. A farmhouse sink and industrial design sink and artwork lined across the countertop make the decor more worthy of a main-floor space than a basement for chores. Accessories like matching canisters and a dim tray finish the look off.

Lower-Level Guest Bedroom-Wallpaper a wall rather than four.

In the 2009 Princess Margaret Showhome, the reduced level was finished with fashion. A focal wall has been covered in a textured wallpaper while the others were painted a creamy white to optimize light. A chandelier and table lamps allow guests to choose their favorite lighting.