Top Cheap Basement Man Cave Ideas In 2018

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

H&H senior editor Meg Crossley turned into this unfinished basement laundry area to a laundry oasis. Improper venting supposed the washer and dryer needed to be moved to the opposite wall, in which they're currently concealed by latching doors. Meg also added a convenient sink using a kitchen-worthy faucet, an upper shelf and lower closets for extra storage. A builder cut door fronts out of MDF, and then Meg additional Shaker trim for a custom look. To provide the basement an airy atmosphere, the space was painted white. Sico's Light Sugar (4150-11), an aged white, makes the ceilings seem higher without feeling cold or sterile. The cupboards were painted robin's egg blue for a country-inspired appearance, go to https://capablegroupinc.ca/.

Sleek Basement-Paint walls a dark and striking colour for a cosy effect.

Stylist Arren Williams' cellar was designed to be both functional and beautiful. A modern sectional couch in a charcoal cloth can sit lots of individuals while two cane ottomans can be used as side tables or extra chairs. To create the ideal setting for film night, Williams picked a thick, full-height velvet curtain to block out any unwanted light.

Repurpose old furniture instead of buying new.

Designer and homeowner Barbara Purdy transformed a wood-burning fireplace to gas to make a cosy focal point in this room. I couldn't find myself hauling logs down the staircase, she says. Radiant heating installed beneath the wood-look porcelain-tile floor adds much more warmth. The sofa, a hand-me-down from her parents, was recovered 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.

Sewing Room-Make low ceilings appear higher with customized built-ins that optimize vertical space.

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap station was designed to a corner of a basement laundry room. The programs included built-in closets that provide lots of storage to organize supplies and seasonal items. Simple 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.

High-Low Laundry Room-Dress up fundamental basement closets with vintage drawer pulls.

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot cellar to add an office, guest bedroom and luxe laundry space. She stored on affordable white cabinetry but additional vintage grips, a marble counter tops, a gallery wall and a classic ladder to make the functional space seem special.

Dark TV Area-Accessorize with affordable vintage finds.

It seems counter intuitive to paint your cellar ceiling and walls in such a darkened hue, however, stylist Arren Williams maintained the space bright with mood light. The undermount lighting at the high-gloss storage units highlights our collections, states Williams. This modern design has a masculine sense without yelling out bachelor pad.