Best Cheap Basement Man Cave Ideas In 2018

Vibrant Laundry Room-Pinch pennies with MDF cupboards and add your trim.

H&H senior editor Meg Crossley turned into this unfinished basement laundry room into a laundry oasis. Improper venting supposed the washer and dryer had to be transferred to the opposite wall, in which they're now hidden by bi-fold doors. Meg also added a convenient sink using a kitchen-worthy faucet, an upper shelf and lower cabinets for extra storage. A builder cut door fronts out of MDF, then Meg added Shaker trim for a personalized look. To give the cellar an airy feeling, the space was painted white. Sico's Light Sugar (4150-11), an obsolete white, makes the ceilings look higher without feeling sterile or cold. The cupboards were painted robin's egg blue for a country-inspired appearance.

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

In the 2009 Princess Margaret Showhome, the reduced level was finished with fashion. A focal wall has been covered in a textured wallpaper while others were painted a creamy white to optimize lighting. A table and chandelier lamps allow guests to choose their favorite lighting.

Present Storage-Use storage area under the stairs instead of building brand new cabinets.

In Tanya Linton's house, every spare corner is utilized for extra storage. With two little boys running round, baskets are ideal for hiding toys and knickknacks. In a small corner, a stack of magazines and books doubles as a side table to a painted chair.

Refreshed Laundry Room

If you can't manage to proceed pipes, maintain the sink as-is and dress it up with a cloth skirt attached with double-sided Velcro. H&H style editor Sarah Hartill gave her basement laundry room a quick and easy makeover by covering a classic sink rack with a pretty floral skirt and including a graphic print rug to warm up the chilly floor tile. A countertop built to match over the laundry machines supplies a folding surface, while easy stainless steel shelves store various materials.

Vibrant Basement-Choose non-toxic furniture to make ceilings appear higher.

A faux-brick wall, fireplace mantel, slipcovered sofa and vintage finds unite in this rustic space. Meg cleverly hidden wiring and ductwork into a long, 40-square-foot closet behind the doors flanking the new fireplace.