Basements can be challenging spaces to remodel. Dark, cluttered, moist, and either too hot or cold, homeowners tend to overlook this space and turn to other areas of the house. But after remodeling and finishing, it could increase living space by up to 20% to 30%, making it a worthwhile project.
One way to fill the space is to make it into an extra bedroom or even a basement guest room suite. In this article, we discuss ideas that could transform a dark and dull basement into a bright and cozy bedroom.
1. Add rugs to soften flooring
Since basements tend to get moist, common flooring options for the space are tiles, vinyl, concrete, or laminate – all hard surfaces. To make a bedroom though, the key is adding a rug that will add some cushion to soften, warm up, and add texture to the space. Just remember to pick the right size, ideally something that can contain the major elements of the room or serve as a buffer between built-ins
2. Thoughtfully organize space
Basements always have limited space, so be thoughtful in organizing, decluttering, and choosing furniture and storage areas. If planning to use this bedroom just for overnight guests, open shelving spaces might be enough. Otherwise, follow compact living design tips like using multi-functional furniture and utilizing vertical space.
3. Add a theme
From boring and cave-like, to a unified theme that personalizes your experience of the room – that’s what a ‘theme’ can do. Some ideas could be: “Coastal” which brings calm vibes with all its shades of blue or “Boho” with plants and pops of red and orange that warms and softens the space.
4. Add charming walls
Avoid the dingy look and feel of basements using wallpapers, and instantly add visual appeal. From floral to abstract, plaid to stripes, other countless wallpaper options can add depth, dimension, and texture to a room.
5. Keep it cozy
Remember that texture does not apply just to walls and floors but also to upholstery, furniture, ornaments, and plants and flowers. When done right, keeping it cozy by adding ‘textural layers’ improves the basement bedrooms remarkably, providing color and vibrancy to the space.
