How to Decorate|Design Your Basement

It's not easy, nor inexpensive, decorating your basement especially if there are repairs that are needed. Bringing style into this space can be achieved by finding less expensive items and keeping it comfortable at the same time. The basement can be the best place to bring family together for movie night, entertaining friends on a more comfortable level, as well as a place for business and more. The best way to go is to still keep it warm by bringing in warm flooring but keeping in mind that moisture will always be there. Vinyl and laminate would be the best choice.

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Adding recessed lighting will help bring in more lighting as most basements can be a bit dark and dull. With these lights, they can be controlled, giving you the amount of light you need at that time. Adding table lamps or floor lamps can give you a more dim feel, allowing other options if you don't want to use the recess lighting. Adding candle based wall art can make it cozy when you don't want too much light and adds a more  sexy and cozy atmosphere.


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Keeping the basement warm, includes the colors green, purple, red and brown which is used usually in furniture. The walls being a cream or beige, will help as well. Avoid the use of white as it brings the cold feel back into the space and return the room back to it's dreary state. Rich colors are needed and this can be done by choosing the right accessories as well.


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Of course there may be a  water heater some where in the mix :). Hopefully it is behind a door so that wouldn't be seen by others, but if not it would be best to get a door installed or a beautiful tall room divider, or curtain. When using a curtain, just make sure it's going from one end of the wall to the next, giving the illusion of an actual window.

Here's some inspiration for you to go by to help you with your next basement look.


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