This army green basement with white board and batten wainscoting features wood and brown leather chairs seated under a gold filigree mirror. The chairs face a white and black cowhide ottoman coffee table standing on a tan shag rug. A gray couch is seated behind the ottoman in front of a two-toned white sideboard.
15 Basement Ideas to Give You More Living Space
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Published: March 19, 2023
Updated: November 26, 2023
A finished basement is one of the best ways to give your home more livable space. Many homeowners will build a family room in their basements to create more lounging space, particularly for when they have guests over. Another option is to think beyond simply placing a sofa and coffee table in the basement and instead transform it into a playroom for either yourself or your kids. Add a pool table, home theatre, music room, toys, or an air hockey table to make your basement a place to have fun and enjoy life.
Alternatively, a basement bar is a popular option for those who prefer to relax on the weekend with a drink. For those who are working from home, a basement office is great for getting work done in a quiet and private space. No matter what your cup of tea is, here are some inspiring basement ideas you won’t want to miss.
02 of Basement Staircase With Paper Bag Advent Calendar
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A basement staircase with tan carpeting is fitted with a stained wood railing. The railing is styled with Christmas pine garland and a red buffalo check throw. The white shiplap wall under the stairs is decorated with a paper bag advent calendar.
03 of Kids Basement Playroom With Blue Sofa
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This fun playroom features a blue sofa accented by an orange lumbar pillow. A white table and chair set for kids stands on a beige patterned rug in front of the sofa. White cube shelves are placed against a wall with pink, blue, and green abstract wallpaper.
04 of Basement With Gray Brick Accent Wall
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This gray living room with a gray brick accent wall is decorated with a Christmas tree in a wicker collar. A beige and dark wood chair is seated in the corner next to a black fireplace. The chair is paired with a round wood and black metal wire coffee table perched on a brown cowhide rug.
05 of White and Gold Basement Home Office
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This bright basement home office keeps things airy with a white and gold color scheme. A white marble and gold desk is paired with an off-white wingback office chair. A white side table and a gold open shelving unit arranged behind the desk offer plenty of storage space.
06 of Basement Living Room With Gray Sofa
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Take a seat on this cozy gray sectional sofa paired with a white tufted ottoman coffee table. The sectional is arranged in front of a white frame window flanked by blue curtains. A white area rug laid under the ottoman gives this basement family room another layer of texture.
07 of Basement Bar With Dark Stained Wood Cabinets
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Have a drink at this basement bar with dark-stained wood shaker cabinets. The cabinets are paired with matching wooden open shelves fitted against a tan and gray penny tile backsplash. A dark wood countertop and a white marble countertop give each side of the bar a different look.
08 of Gray Basement Ideas With White and Gray Vintage Rug
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This serene basement features a light gray couch seated against a dark gray wall with decorative molding. The couch is paired with a round gold filigree mirror and a nickel and glass floor lamp. A white and gray vintage rug is laid in front of the couch.
09 of Living Room With Live Edge Wood Coffee Table
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Enjoy the afternoon sun on this off-white, slip-covered couch paired with a wooden end table. A live-edge rectangular wood coffee table is perched in front of the couch. A white and gray diamond rug laid under the table softens the space.
10 of Small Organization Cubbies for a Feminine Playroom
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Rustic wood cubbies provide storage and organization for toys with the use of black fabric baskets in this feminine farmhouse playroom. A beautifully textured grey tassel rug coordinates with a grey sectional. Across the room is a wood crafting table with chairs and matching pink cushions.
11 of Basement Playroom With Air Hockey Table
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This hunter-green vertical shiplap basement playroom features a stained wood air hockey table perched on a white and black rug. The table stands in front of the wood and black open shelves lit by gold sconces. Wooden vintage theatre chairs are seated next to the shelves.
12 of White Shiplap Basement With Off-white Sectional
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This white shiplap basement boasts an off-white sectional couch paired with a gray ottoman coffee table. A round whitewashed wood end table lit by a gold sconce is perched next to the couch. A large white and gray vintage area rug is laid along the floor.
13 of Basement Home Bar With Black Bar Stools
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These black bar stools are seated at a dark-stained wood home bar with a white countertop. A stainless steel refrigerator is fitted behind the bar against the black walls. A red, tan, and gray gallery wall is mounted next to the bar.
14 of Basement Playroom Nook Idea
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A pink playroom nook with artistic wall decor includes framed art prints and handmade paintings above a wooden desk with a black top. Black metal chairs sit under the table. Open shelving is mounted to the wall above black wire racks.
15 of Basement Ideas With Album Cover Feature Wall
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This basement playroom with black walls features a black rectangular coffee table perched in front of a brown leather sofa. The room leads to another room with a black ping-pong table. The table stands on gray carpeting in front of a stunning custom wallpaper accent wall lined with album covers.
