Best Basement Ideas For Man Cave

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

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

Refreshed Laundry Room

If you can't manage to move pipes, keep the sink 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 effortless makeover by covering a classic sink stand with a fairly floral skirt and adding a graphic print rug to warm up the cold floor tile. A countertop built to fit over the laundry machines supplies a folding surface, while easy stainless steel shelves store various materials.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot cellar to include an office, guest bedroom and luxe laundry area. She saved on cheap white cabinetry but added classic handles, a marble counter tops, a gallery wall along with a vintage ladder to make the utilitarian space seem special.

Craft Area-Plan for multiuse corners to maximize functionality in a small basement.

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

Present Storage-Use storage space beneath the stairs instead of building new closets.

In Tanya Linton's house, every spare nook is used for extra storage. With two little boys running round, baskets are best for concealing toys and knickknacks. In a little corner, a stack of magazines and books doubles as a side table into a painted seat.