Whether you want to convert your basement into a man cave or central family living space everyone can enjoy, these design tips will help you create a personal space unique to your tastes.
•Keep the space as open as possible. Many basements are divided by walls, closets, and doors. These are all things that can make a basement feel small and cramped. If possible, remove walls that divide the space to open the basement and make it appear larger than it seems. Replace swinging doors with pocket doors to conserve as much space as possible. Avoid cluttering the space with chunky pieces of furniture.
•Treat the basement like the rest of your home. Don’t neglect the basement when it comes to adding finishing touches like lighting, wall décor, and baseboards. In order to make your basement feel as welcoming as possible, incorporate design elements like bright wall color and unique light installations. Hang family photos or your favorite memorabilia on the walls to make the space truly unique to your tastes.
• Don’t be afraid to use bright colors on the walls. It’s often suggested that you use neutral tones in the basement, due to a lack of natural lighting and the idea that rich wall color can shrink the look and feel of the space. With the right lighting techniques and proper use of color, use any color you can imagine in your basement. If you want to go for a richer tone but are afraid of the outcome, use it to paint an accent wall. Compliment the color by painting the remaining walls in a neutral tone. A color expert at CertaPro Painters of Winston-Salem will be able to help you determine what colors will work best in your basement.
•Try out some new design elements. Use your basement to experiment with your creativity and use fun designs that you might be afraid to use throughout the rest of your home. While you might be afraid to paint a door in your kitchen yellow, trying it out in the basement will add a whimsical pop of color and turn an ordinary door into a statement piece. Decorate with quirky souvenirs or your family’s favorite movie posters. No matter how you choose to design your basement, it should reflect your family dynamic.
•Focus on a central theme with your decor. Whether your basement is going to be converted into a movie tavern or a playroom for the kids, find a theme and hone in on it. Avoid dividing your basement into sections (i.e. the kids play area, the adults lounge) as this can shrink the look of the space. Instead, decide on a color and use different shades of that color to separate the children’s play area from the adult lounge. This will separate the space, but in a slight, cohesive way.
•Don’t forget about the staircase! Often, basements are equipped with a solid wall partition that acts as a railing. If possible, remove this half wall, as it only shrinks the look of your basement. Replace it with a wood or metal banister railing. The openings between the rails will make your basement appear more open while creating a cohesive, clean design.
Use these design tips to make your basement look and feel as cozy as possible.
•Keep the space as open as possible. Many basements are divided by walls, closets, and doors. These are all things that can make a basement feel small and cramped. If possible, remove walls that divide the space to open the basement and make it appear larger than it seems. Replace swinging doors with pocket doors to conserve as much space as possible. Avoid cluttering the space with chunky pieces of furniture.
•Treat the basement like the rest of your home. Don’t neglect the basement when it comes to adding finishing touches like lighting, wall décor, and baseboards. In order to make your basement feel as welcoming as possible, incorporate design elements like bright wall color and unique light installations. Hang family photos or your favorite memorabilia on the walls to make the space truly unique to your tastes.
• Don’t be afraid to use bright colors on the walls. It’s often suggested that you use neutral tones in the basement, due to a lack of natural lighting and the idea that rich wall color can shrink the look and feel of the space. With the right lighting techniques and proper use of color, use any color you can imagine in your basement. If you want to go for a richer tone but are afraid of the outcome, use it to paint an accent wall. Compliment the color by painting the remaining walls in a neutral tone. A color expert at CertaPro Painters of Winston-Salem will be able to help you determine what colors will work best in your basement.
•Try out some new design elements. Use your basement to experiment with your creativity and use fun designs that you might be afraid to use throughout the rest of your home. While you might be afraid to paint a door in your kitchen yellow, trying it out in the basement will add a whimsical pop of color and turn an ordinary door into a statement piece. Decorate with quirky souvenirs or your family’s favorite movie posters. No matter how you choose to design your basement, it should reflect your family dynamic.
•Focus on a central theme with your decor. Whether your basement is going to be converted into a movie tavern or a playroom for the kids, find a theme and hone in on it. Avoid dividing your basement into sections (i.e. the kids play area, the adults lounge) as this can shrink the look of the space. Instead, decide on a color and use different shades of that color to separate the children’s play area from the adult lounge. This will separate the space, but in a slight, cohesive way.
•Don’t forget about the staircase! Often, basements are equipped with a solid wall partition that acts as a railing. If possible, remove this half wall, as it only shrinks the look of your basement. Replace it with a wood or metal banister railing. The openings between the rails will make your basement appear more open while creating a cohesive, clean design.
Use these design tips to make your basement look and feel as cozy as possible.
