Basement
9 Beautiful Basements That Prove Yours Doesn't Have To Feel Like A Dungeon
Photography by Patrick Biller l Design by Laura Fremont and Jennifer Gauthier
Basement
9 Beautiful Basements That Prove Yours Doesn't Have To Feel Like A Dungeon
Just like the rest of your home, there's no reason why your basement can't be full of warmth and style.
These beautiful and cozy rooms are breaking through typical basement stereotypes of being cold and dingy. From plush sectionals to functional storage to lively bars, get inspired by these chic spaces.
Traditional and vibrant
Photography by Patrick Biller | Design by Jennifer Garnett Design
In the basement family room, the family’s guitar, dried greenery and figurative artworks are on display. A sliding glass door leading to the backyard fills the basement with natural light.
Functional family playroom
Photography by Sarah Cation l Design by Ann Marie Favot
Crisp and clean don't always mesh well with kids, but senior editor Ann Marie Favot employed a few magic tricks (bibbidi-bobbidi-boo!) to turn this small 280-square-foot area into a sleek, stylish zone to suit the entire family.
Moody basement lounge
Photography by Maxime Desbiens l Design by Kimberly Watt
Believe it or not, this massive basement transformation—which includes a refreshed living space, mudroom, laundry room, and more—was inspired by Miley Cyrus's L.A. pad!
Spirited and functional
Photography by Niamh Barry l Design by Keeley McCleary
This 730 sq. ft. basement addition adds a cozy charcoal section and Art Deco-inspired bar to this family home.
First-class lounge
Photography by Patrick Biller l Design by Laura Fremont and Jennifer Gauthier
“When most of us hear the term ‘rec room,’ we think of dark basements. This one breaks the mould. It has really high ceilings and a wall of bright patio doors," says designer Jennifer Gauthier.
Bright art studio
Photography by Gillian Jackson l Design by Sheree Stuart
A deep well in the backyard allowed for a huge window that fills the basement art studio with natural light and leafy views. Bold furniture colours encourage imaginative output, as does the mantra “Art is survival” jotted on the chalkboard.
Eclectic cozy
Photography by Ashley Capp l Design by Christine Dovey
Using layers of neutral-toned textures and pattern alongside a mix of Mid-Century Modern, contemporary and downright eclectic furnishings gives this below-ground space first-floor-worthy appeal.
Multipurpose laundry
Photography by Mike Chajecki l Design by Beth Lowenfeld
This basement laundry room plays many roles, so it got the star treatment in a reno that organizes the space to the max.
Fun and feminine
Photography by Donna Griffith l Design by Margie Doyle White
“The best way to make a basement not feel like a basement is by using bright and fresh colours,” says designer Margie Doyle White. Layers of white radiate that desired freshness thanks in large part to Margie’s cheap-and-cheerful secret weapon: vinyl flooring. “It looks like beautiful whitewashed hardwood but is so durable and practical,” she says.
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