TOP Small Basement Bathrooms Ideas

Bathroom Vanity Makeover-Give a big-box store locate a high-end appearance with a coat of paint.

Interior's director Meg Crossley altered her dingy basement toilet with an inexpensive washstand that she discovered in Canadian Tire. She painted it the exact same powdery light blue color as the panel moulding, which was set up to brighten up the small space by covering up the original dark tile. A painted faade for the facet of this ugly old bathtub, at precisely the same color of blue, spared Meg the price of installing a new bathtub. A black framed mirror, flanked with easy black alloy and milk glass sconces, adds comparison to each of the blue.

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

H&H senior editor Meg Crossley turned into this unfinished basement laundry room into a laundry room oasis. Improper venting meant the washer and dryer had to be moved to the opposite wall, in which they're now hidden by bi-fold doors. Meg also included a convenient sink using a kitchen-worthy faucet, an upper shelf and lower cabinets for extra storage. A builder cut door fronts out of MDF, and then Meg additional Shaker trim for a custom look. To provide the cellar an airy atmosphere, the space had been painted white. Sico's Light Sugar (4150-11), an obsolete white, makes the ceilings look higher without feeling sterile or cold. The cabinets were painted robin's egg blue to get a country-inspired look.

Dark TV Area-Accessorize with affordable vintage finds.

It appears counter-intuitive to paint your basement walls and ceiling in such a darkened hue, but stylist Arren Williams kept the space bright with mood lighting. The undermount lighting at the high-gloss storage components highlights our ranges, says Williams. This modern design has a masculine feel without crying out bachelor pad.

Paint the walls and ceiling white to generate a little basement look bigger.

A finished basement feels like a backyard retreat as it's packed with so many amazing design ideas. Floating walnut shelves, a gas fireplace with a rolled-steel surround, and a textural shag rug are just a few of the elements that elevate the distance.

Bright Basement-Choose low-profile furniture to earn ceilings appear higher.

A faux-brick wall, fireplace mantel, slipcovered sofa and vintage finds combine in this rustic area. Meg cleverly hidden wiring and ductwork into a long, 40-square-foot cupboard behind the doors flanking the fireplace.