Top Basement Ideas On A Budget

Work with plumbing.

Placing this shower beside the plumbing shaft left room for a freestanding sink in the small bathroom. New plumbing was added in the laundry area, and the HVAC ducts were increased into the ceiling joists to allow for as much headroom as possible.

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

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to add an office, guest bedroom and luxe laundry area. She saved on cheap white cabinetry but added classic handles, a marble counter tops, a pub wall and a classic ladder to make the functional space seem unique.

Paint the ceiling and walls white to make a small basement seem bigger.

A finished basement feels like an upstairs oasis when it's packed with so many amazing design ideas. Floating walnut shelves, a gas fireplace with a rolled-steel surround, along with a textural shag rug are just a couple of the components that elevate the distance.

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

This sewing, craft and gift-wrap station was designed into a corner of a basement laundry area. The programs included built-in closets that provide a great deal of storage to organize supplies and seasonal products. Straightforward Ikea boxes turn the open shelves into a clean display and white paint keeps it fresh and bright. The durable slate flooring is practical and elevates the decor.

Modern Laundry Room

Consider bench pinning as a more affordable option to digging a basement. The laundry room of this renovated basement was designed to be bright and clean with a great deal of storage. Simple drawers and cabinets keep everything from linens to sports gear arranged and out of sight. A farmhouse sink and industrial style faucet and art lined across the countertop create the decoration more worthy of a main-floor room than a cellar for chores. Accessories like fitting canisters and a dim tray finish off the look.