Best Basement Ideas For Man Cave

Paint the ceiling and walls white to make a small basement seem larger.

A finished basement feels more like an upstairs oasis when it's packed with numerous amazing design ideas. Floating walnut shelves, a gas fireplace with a rolled-steel surround, and a textural shag rug are simply a few of the components that elevate the distance.

Toilet Vanity Makeover-Give a big-box shop locate a luxury appearance with a coating of paint.

Interior's manager Meg Crossley altered her dingy basement toilet with a cheap washstand she discovered at Canadian Tire. She painted it the same powdery light blue color as the panel moulding, which was installed to liven up the little space by covering up the first dark tile. A painted faade for the side of this ugly old bathtub, at the same color of blue, spared Meg the price 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.

Sewing Room-Make lower ceilings appear higher with customized built-ins that maximize vertical distance.

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap station was designed to a corner of a basement laundry area. The programs included built-in cabinets which provide lots of storage to organize supplies and seasonal products. Straightforward Ikea boxes turn the open shelves into a tidy screen and white paint keeps it fresh and glowing. The durable slate flooring is sensible and elevates the decoration.

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

A red accent wall adds the look of depth to the room and feels bold and cheerful compared to the basement's simple black and white scheme. The gallery wall includes original drawings from designer Theresa Casey and her husband, Robert Gray.

Repurpose old furniture instead of buying new.

Designer and homeowner Barbara Purdy transformed a wood-burning fireplace to gas to create a cosy focal point in this room. I couldn't see myself hauling logs down the stairs, she says. Radiant heating installed under the wood-look porcelain-tile flooring adds much more warmth. The couch, a hand-me-down from her parents, was regained and layered with cushions. Tour this cellar on Online TV, and find more inspiration in our photo galleries of Barbara Purdy Designs, Budget Basement Decorating Tips and Suzanne Dimma's Favourite Dreamy Retreats.

Lower-Level Guest Bedroom-Wallpaper a wall instead of four.

In the 2009 Princess Margaret Showhome, the lower level was completed with fashion. A focal wall has been coated 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.