Basements are often the most neglected areas in a home as generally they are used for storing junk. However, a basement can surely serve more than one purpose and a well turned out basement can add to the value of your house. The organized basement can serve multiple functions from laundry room to storage to gaming zone to office area. In fact, the basement can be transformed into a very lively and organized part of the home with these basement design ideas.
Organized Basement Design Ideas:
Basement Lighting Ideas
If the basement area seems dark and gloomy, try improving it with good lighting or install awning windows that can even be left open when it is raining. Since most basements receive low natural light, lighting is one of the most important factors in creating a welcoming space. Add some colorful artwork and a few decorative rugs to improve the vibrancy of the room as well. Mirrors can also be used to reflect light and create a bigger feeling basement family room.
The Basement As An Adult Retreat
Reserve a nice quiet corner and add a cozy settee, armchairs or an ottoman for some nice chat sessions over a steaming cup of cocoa. A prism chandelier won’t need too high a ceiling and will add a touch of modernity, not to mention brightness. Keep a storage cupboard nearby filled with snacks and a mini-fridge with drinks. You could even have a basement bar!
A coffee table stacked with magazines and a newspaper could be a great quiet reading nook if you add a bookshelf and a lamp. You may also wish to bring down an old TV set or get a billiards table. For those who love darts, a dart board can be added. If the plastic version with suction is used, even children can try their hand at it without worrying about safety. For those who love darts, a dart board can be added for lots of fun. If the plastic version of darts with suction is used, even children can try their hand at it without worrying about safety.
Basement Playroom Ideas
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Keep the center space as a kids play area with indoor games. You needn’t go to the extent of buying expensive sets; instead homemade indoor games options can be used. Have a sandbox so that children can while away their time making sand castles in their own basement. Furthermore, they can construct a cardboard fort and have a whale of a time playing in it. For younger children, plastic slides or swings can also be added. There are a lot of games that can be played by children as well as adults and are easy to make. Games like bean bag toss and chess in which a miniature board can be made using cardboard are fun to play and get the whole family involved.
Basement Laundry Room Ideas
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Save a corner of the basement for laundry work so that you don’t have too much noise carried over upstairs when the laundry is being done. Add a touch of brightness with well positioned lighting near countertops and work areas. Storage of laundry goods can be a piece of cake if you optimize on storage solutions. Therefore, use shelves to hold all the detergents, bleach and starch together.
I hope these tips help you create and organized basement that can serve multiple family functions. Basement design ideas are so fun with you think of all the possibilities!
Guest post by Jamith who is an Interior Designer and Blogger. He loves to share his creativity and helpful tips about home Interior and Improvement with his readers. He also writes for victorianplumbing.co.uk.
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NicoleBon says
I LOVE the idea of having the basement as an adult retreat! Sitting here in my chair at work I can’t wait to look into this!
Robin says
Awesome tips. Half of our basement is finished and it’s a bedroom for my step-son. It’s actually the biggest room in the house.
Alison says
Love that rug in the laundry!!! Where can I get it?