Top Basement Ideas On A Budget

Present Storage-Use storage area beneath the stairs instead of building brand new cabinets.

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

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

From the 2009 Princess Margaret Showhome, the reduced level was completed with fashion. A focal wall was covered in a textured background while the others were painted a creamy white to optimize lighting. A chandelier and table lamps make it possible for guests to select their favorite lighting.

Repurpose old furniture rather than buying new.

Designer and homeowner Barbara Purdy converted a wood-burning fireplace to gasoline to create a cosy focus in this room. I couldn't find myself hauling logs down the staircase, she says. Radiant heating installed under the wood-look porcelain-tile floor adds even more warmth. The couch, a hand-me-down from her parents, was regained and layered with pillows. 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.

Paint the ceiling and walls white to generate a small basement seem bigger.

A finished basement feels more like an upstairs retreat as it's packed with so many great design ideas. Floating walnut shelves, a gas fireplace with a rolled-steel encircle, and a textural shag rug are simply a few of the elements that elevate the distance.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to include an office, guest bedroom and luxe laundry space. She stored on cheap white lacquered cabinetry but added classic handles, a marble countertop, a gallery wall and a vintage ladder to generate the functional space look unique.