Decorating A Basement On A Budget

Repurpose old furniture instead of buying new.

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

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 area. She stored on affordable white lacquered cabinetry but added vintage handles, a marble counter tops, a gallery wall and a classic ladder to make the utilitarian space look special.

Bright Basement-Choose low-profile furniture to earn ceilings seem higher.

A faux-brick wall, fireplace mantel, slipcovered sofa and vintage finds combine in this rustic space. Meg cleverly hidden wiring and ductwork into a long, 40-square-foot closet behind the doors flanking the fireplace.

Toilet Vanity Makeover-Give a big-box shop find a luxury look with a coat of paint.

Interior's manager Meg Crossley transformed her dingy basement bathroom with an inexpensive washstand she discovered in Canadian Tire. She painted it the same powdery light blue color as the panel molding, which was set up to brighten up the small space by covering the original dark tile. A painted faade for the facet of this ugly old tub, in precisely the exact same color of blue, spared Meg the cost of installing a new bathtub. A black framed mirror, flanked with easy black metal and milk glass sconces, adds contrast to each of the blue.

Modern Laundry Room

Consider bench pinning as a more affordable option to digging a basement. The laundry room of this renovated basement was created to be bright and clean with a great deal of storage. Straightforward drawers and cabinets maintain everything from linens to sports equipment arranged and out of sight. A farmhouse sink and industrial design faucet 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 off the look.