Decorating ideas for basement?
The basement has new sheetrock on walls and ceiling with recessed lighting. The is very little natural light. One side of the room will be used for crafts, sewing, laundry while the other side (stairwell in between) will be used for TV viewing, exercising (treadmill), and gaming.
I'd like it to have a warm feeling without being too dark and cave-like.
I haven't chosen flooring, wall color, or any furniture. I tend to have an eclectic style. I'd love to hear some ideas.
I like warm mid-tone colors. Upstairs is a mix of contemporary and 30s/40s furniture. The house was built in 1928 and still maintains the original chandalier and moldings. Downstairs was never finished and I was thinking of being a bit more fun - out there - bolder with it. The ceilings are lower and it is rather dark, but the recessed lights will help a lot.
ok... what colors do u like? U have to have some colors that make u smile. Y don't u work w/ them... u can paint the one side u'r colors for u'r sewing,etc... then the other side anthr. So say u like reds/beige/tans... & the other side which will b for everyone..( so get their vote as well) like blues or bright colors.
U could paint the whole area in the tans/beige even do a faux finish if u like. THEN use their colors that u they like for couches/cushions for floor/lamps/hanging lts..etc... U could paint several stripes on the wall on both sides say horiz about 3/4 way up... then paint u'r red on u'r one wall... then say demin or navy on their wall & the wall in the middle... u can leave or paint anthr color.
Can u divide the rooms besides the stairway? Like get some different dressers..paint them to match U"R side... brown/red or both.. stack these things side by side & up to act as a divider.
So lst thing lst.. what colors do u like & so does u'r family? Then go w/ that. Get paint samples from the store but several of ea.. put them on the wall & look at them thru out the day & nt... Make sure u get plenty of lights.. lamps, hanging lamps.. .. u can go to thrift stores & find some different ones that u can jazz up or paint... I would probably NOT suggest covering u'r shades unless for the game/play/excer/room. But the fabric store clearance bins... all these things u can get & put on walls for pin up boards of u & u'r crafts/patterns... old wood dish rack the put dowels for u'r spools... put games all on one side of the room .. shelves/cubes/baskets... throw pillows..throws..
Be creative.. Have fun!
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