Level Up Your Basement with the Right Paint Colours

More homeowners are beginning to realize the hidden potential of their basement. What was once mostly storage for old furniture and seasonal decorations has turned into home offices, playrooms, workout spaces, and guest rooms. Larger basements can even be divided up to serve multiple functions or converted into entire apartments. Whether looking to completely renovate an unfinished space or upgrade with a new look, choosing the right colours for your walls is a vital part of the process and stands to make a huge impact.

While it’s tempting to run out and pick the first beautiful colour that speaks to you, it’s important to keep light in mind. The amount, and type, of light your basement gets is an important consideration before selecting your paint. If natural light floods in through large windows, your options for mid and dark tone colours are greater; whereas small, or no windows at all might require some additional artificial lighting to brighten up your space. That said, where it was once considered sacrilege to use dark colours in basements, the intended use of a space sometimes necessitates a darker hue.

Quiet Luxury DR2-0 

An embrace of cozy comfort, just perfect for a basement great room. Red undertones make for a warm and relaxing interior.

White Rabbit DR57-1 

Cool and calming with subtle green undertones, this shade shines equally in lightdeprived and sunny spaces.

Ink-cognito DR131-4 

Deep and thoughtful, this hue lends itself well to a teen bedroom where a staid energy helps to recharge and relax.

A Little Bit of Soul DR115-0 

With a remedy to beat the blues, this shade is a relaxing and versatile whether used to de-stress a home office or foster creativity in a kids play space.

Sprout DR106-0 

Inviting and calming, Sprout brings a refreshingly light energy to a space and is excellently suited to a guest room.