Best Cheap Basement Man Cave Ideas

Refreshed Laundry Room

If you can't manage to proceed pipes, keep the sink as-is and dress it up with a fabric skirt attached with double-sided Velcro. H&H design editor Sarah Hartill gave her basement laundry room a quick and effortless makeover by covering a classic sink rack with a pretty floral skirt and adding a picture print rug to heat up the cold floor tile. A countertop constructed to fit over the laundry machines provides a folding surface, while easy stainless steel shelves store various supplies.

Vibrant Basement-Choose non-toxic furniture to make ceilings seem higher.

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

Paint the walls and ceiling white to make a little basement seem larger.

A finished basement feels more like an upstairs retreat as it's packed with so many great design ideas. Floating walnut shelves, a gas fireplace with a rolled-steel encircle, along with a textural shag rug are just a few of the components that elevate the distance.

High-Low Laundry Room-Dress up basic basement cabinets with vintage drawer pulls.

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot cellar to add an office, guest bedroom plus luxe laundry area. She saved on affordable white lacquered cabinetry but additional classic grips, a marble counter tops, a gallery wall and a vintage ladder to generate the functional space seem unique.

Craft Area-Plan for multiuse corners to optimize performance in a small basement.

This laundry area doubles as a storage space, craft area and wrap centre. Cabinetry constructed along the walls opposite the appliances holds lightbulbs, batteries, extra garbage bags and other household supplies. A pegboard equipped with hanging containers and small rods keeps craft and wrapping materials arranged while an adjoining corkboard exhibits inspirational photos for craft and reno jobs. Open shelves have been placed high on the walls to add storage space without making the little room feel closed in; bins and baskets are used here to store small things corralled.

Work with existing plumbing.

Putting this bath beside the plumbing shaft left room for a freestanding sink in the small bathroom. New pipes was inserted from the laundry room, along with the HVAC ducts were raised into the ceiling joists to allow for as much headroom as possible.