The basement is just storage space for most homeowners, though it makes more sense to renovate it to serve other purposes. A common interior design aesthetic is ‘modern’, which is the opposite of dark, dreary, and musky dungeon-like vibes. Here are modern basement ideas and design tips for a trendy remodel:
1. Design elements
Most people assume that modern design is cold and sterile but there’s actually a lot of creativity involved in making an uncluttered, clean, and sleek look happen. Instead of a wide variety of colors, you can play with shapes, textures, and different shades of black, white, gray, and some browns. Modern design also goes well with natural materials such as wood and leather.
2. Flooring
Typical flooring for modern basements has significant contrast to the furniture, giving it a stark feeling. For example, if you have dark walls, you might want to opt for light-colored flooring. There are so many options for basement flooring, such as layering on rugs or using budget-minded porcelain tiles.
3. Walls & Ceiling
The most common type of basement ceiling is suspended ceilings, consisting of a simple grid and lightweight panels that cover exposed beams and electrical wiring. You can use the main color palette of modern design for ceilings as well as walls: white, gray, beige, and even black tones. Soften the environment with soil colors, which is on-trend this year.
4. Industrial elements
To bring a touch of modernism to the basement, add industrial elements such as large, open-concept spaces, exposed structural elements, and concrete, iron, and steel decor. For furniture, think of unpainted wood, leather, steel, chrome, or glass. Industrial is also perfect if you’re decorating your basement on a budget, and it never goes out of style.
All in all, keep in mind that modern design is anchored on the idea of simplicity–clean lines, tidy, and ‘less is more.’
