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Finishing your basement is an excellent way to add value to your home while also making the most of the space it has to offer. A finished or partially finished basement can be a warm, inviting place for you and your family and friends to relax, unwind, and spend quality time together. In addition to a family space, a finished basement can also be home to a home office, mudroom, laundry room, game room, playroom, or guest room. You can even section off different areas to really maximize your space.
Finishing a basement can be expensive, but if you’re the handy type, you can cut costs by installing your own flooring and drywall, adding lighting, and building storage solutions. A complete DIY finished basement renovation may seem like a daunting project, but we’ve got plenty of helpful tutorials and ideas to help you tackle the task like a pro. Is your basement already finished but in desperate need of a makeover or repurposing? We’ve got you covered there too. You’d be surprised what a fresh coat of paint or a new area rug can do to transform your basement. Check out this finished basement roundup for DIY guides in every style from farmhouse to eclectic and more.
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Rustic Farmhouse Basement Family Room
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This basement remodel replaces dark wood paneling with bright white walls for a light, airy look. A soothing palette of blues and cool marble round out this classic living space.
Sometimes a fireplace works and sometimes it just...doesn’t. This remodel makes waste of a dated, nonfunctional fireplace and adds outdoorsy vibes with woodsy wallpaper and botanical prints.
Here’s some major inspiration for anyone who thinks they can’t do their own basement renovation. This blogger confesses she didn’t know the first thing about hanging drywall or installing flooring before remodeling her basement. Now you can learn from her journey!
A lot of people want to brighten up their basements, but this underground bathroom proves that dark glamour can work in any space when done right. This tutorial contains everything you need to know for installing a bold wallpaper accent wall.
The great thing about DIY is that it can be done on a tight budget—or even no budget at all. This blogger created a basement craft room using nothing but odds-and-ends furniture and décor from around the house.
This blogger replaced old metal poles with pretty white pillars and painted the ceiling joints a trendy blue-gray to create a modern masculine basement office. Family heirlooms and antique finds bring additional warmth and style to the space.
Leave no corner unturned! This blogger transformed her unsightly basement staircase by nailing tongue and groove wood planks over textured walls and adding a sliding barn door to create a polished, inviting look.
A basement bar is a fun addition to any home, especially one as elegant as this. Positioning your DIY watering hole behind a TV area allows for additional seating for viewing.
A rope-wrapped support post and nautical prints give this basement a playful appeal. This renovation maximizes space by incorporating a bedroom and lounge area.
This blogger turned a foundation ledge into a beautiful focal point by installing a shiplap wall. Step out of your comfort zone by painting a bold black accent wall to offset a neutral-toned basement.
The basement can be an ideal space for a man cave. Find out how this blogger transformed what she once considered “the worst room in the house” into a masculine yet warm space for her husband—and the whole family.
Painting a fireplace and installing under-the-stairs storage solutions take this basement from ordinary to extraordinary. If you don’t have the budget for new floors, investing in a high-quality area rug can make all the difference for warming up your space.
If you’re looking to create a basement space where you can “hang out,” consider installing a hammock swing chair. A built-from-scratch storage system and plenty of DIY touches make this basement space unique and functional.
This chic basement mudroom offers a functional space for storing bulky coats and shoes without sacrificing style. Painting your floor white can transform a basement, while faux cowhide rugs and leather pillows add warmth and texture.
Don’t be afraid to have fun with your basement redesign! Breathe new life into your basement by installing vinyl flooring and colorful patterned wallpaper for a “mom cave” that will rejuvenate and delight.
Retiling can be both hugely expensive and a huge undertaking if you’re DIYing. Painting stencils onto your existing tiles can give your basement bathroom a whole new look for less.
Got an eyesore in your basement that you can’t get rid of? This blogger dyed curtain panels to perfectly blend in with her walls and cover dated bifold doors.
Work with what you have by choosing a décor theme that compliments your existing finishes. This blogger embraced her tiled basement floor by creating a guest bedroom with a Mediterranean feel.
A built-in, wall-to-wall desk makes great use of a long, awkward basement layout. Bright white and warm wood elements bring Scandinavian style to this airy basement office.
Tierney McAfee is a freelance writer and Country Living and The Pioneer Woman contributor who covers entertainment, holiday & entertaining, food & drinks, design ideas, DIY, and more.
