We solely have one small window in our basement. Over half the sq. footage of our residence sits beneath floor stage, so taking advantage of this area means utilizing some inventive design strategies to make it really feel much less “creepy”—as my youngsters say.
As we speak I’m sharing 5 basement household room concepts to make a darkish area really feel shiny and welcoming.
1. Select the Proper Paint Colours
Whereas I really like daring wall colours in different areas of a house, in a basement, I typically suggest choosing colours within the white or cream household. The lighter colours will assist mirror gentle and make the area really feel shiny and ethereal.
Once we painted our basement family room, we used two colours: White Dove and Sail Cloth, each by Benjamin Moore. These colours make the entire room really feel a lot brighter than it did earlier than. The Sail Fabric shade additionally provides a way of heat to the area, because of its heat beige tones.
2. Add Artwork to the Partitions
Adding art to your basement partitions can rework the area. In basements with low ceilings, I particularly suggest items that give the phantasm of peak. Choose just a few large-scale, tall items you like—you’ll be amazed at what a distinction they make.
Photograph by Colleen Eversman at 2ndtruth Photography
3. Usher in Loads of Textiles
Textiles like rugs, pillows, and blankets are the antidote for any area that’s naturally darkish and chilly. Go for one thing cozy and welcoming, like a smooth rug (I really like the plushness of Nordic Knots rugs) or a chunky knit blanket. Add a number of throw pillows with plenty of patterns to the sofa. Any area will really feel immediately hotter and extra inviting with some good textiles.
4. Deal with Lighting
Lighting is an impactful option to carry light and heat to a basement—particularly a basement with out home windows. You possibly can set up recessed lights or wall sconces, add lamps, and even get inventive with string lights as accents to provide the room a comfy ambiance.
In our basement household room, I wish to have the choice to activate recessed lights whereas I’m downstairs doing laundry or enjoying sports activities with the youngsters. Once we need a cozier vibe, we activate just a few lamps.
5. Incorporate a Few Items of Sudden Furnishings
Don’t be afraid so as to add furnishings items that carry character to the area. The blue modular sectional we added to the basement household room has loads of character because of its low profile, button tufting, and “marshmallow-like” curves. I additionally love funky little stools that work each as seating and a spot to place a drink. Layering in distinctive textures at all times helps carry heat to an area, so think about this as effectively when making furnishings picks.
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