Best Small Man Cave Ideas

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

From the 2009 Princess Margaret Showhome, the reduced level was finished with style. A focal wall was covered in a textured background while others were painted a creamy white to maximize lighting. A chandelier and table lamps make it possible for guests to select their preferred lighting, basement renovations Toronto‌ from capablegroupinc .

Repurpose old furniture rather than buying new.

Designer and homeowner Barbara Purdy converted a wood-burning fireplace to gas to create a cosy focal point in this room. I couldn't find myself hauling logs down the staircase, she states. Radiant heating installed beneath the wood-look porcelain-tile floor adds even more heat. The sofa, a hand-me-down from her parents, was regained and layered with pillows. Tour this basement on Online TV, plus find more inspiration from our photo galleries of Barbara Purdy Designs, Budget Basement Decorating Tips and Suzanne Dimma's Favourite Dreamy Retreats.

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 additional storage. With two little boys running around, baskets are best for concealing toys and knickknacks. In a small corner, a heap of books and magazines doubles as a side table into a painted seat.

Toilet Vanity Makeover-Give a big-box store find a luxury appearance with a coating of paint.

Interior's manager Meg Crossley altered her dingy basement bathroom with an inexpensive washstand she found at Canadian Tire. She painted it the same powdery light blue shade as the panel moulding, which was set up to liven up the small space by covering the original dark tile. A painted faade for the side of the ugly old bathtub, at precisely the same shade of blue, spared Meg the price of installing a new bathtub. A black framed mirror, flanked with simple black metal and milk glass sconces, adds comparison to all the blue.

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

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap station was designed into a nook of a basement laundry room. The programs included built-in cabinets that provide a great deal of storage to organize supplies and seasonal items. Straightforward Ikea boxes turn the spacious shelves into a clean display and white paint keeps it fresh and glowing. The durable slate flooring is sensible and elevates the decoration.

Modern Laundry Room

Consider bench pinning as a more affordable option to digging a basement. The laundry room of the renovated basement was designed to be clean and bright with lots of storage. Straightforward cabinets and drawers maintain everything from linens to sports equipment organized and out of sight. A farmhouse sink and industrial design sink and artwork lined along the countertop make the decoration more worthy of a main-floor space than a cellar for chores. Accessories like matching canisters and a dark tray finish off the look.