Thinking Big in the Basement

Here, you’ll find basement ideas for finishing and finessing your lower level to include everything from home offices and guest suites to teen retreats and sleepover spaces. Today’s basements have also evolved to include the much-loved great room, complete with home theatre and coffee or cocktail stations. How’s that for basement inspiration?

Next Level Basement Office

Wondering how to establish a home office in the basement? It’s a cinch with ready-to-assemble kitchen cabinetry. The pieces are the definition of customizable, so it’s easy to add all the storage and working surfaces you need. 

Multifunctional Family Zone

Basements are truly a bonus when their purpose-built layouts are inclusive and feature spaces to suit every household member. A home office can define one lower level zone while a kid’s homework space and crafting station sit in another. A gym gets tucked in the corner and sliding chalkboard-painted doors become a canvas for drawing and play. How’s that for thinking outside the basement box?

Extra Beds in the Basement

Reclaiming space with home renovations also benefits from creative thinking when it comes to small space design. Accommodate sleepovers for best buddies with our space-saving pair of twin Murphy beds. Follow our step-by-step video and complete instructions to build your own.

High Style for a Basement Guest Suite

Re-envision your lower level with a deluxe bedroom inspired by the comforts of your favourite vacation-getaway hotel or inn. A cozy fireplace and a beautifully dressed bed are guaranteed crowd pleasers. Customize your basement suite with a charming, Shiplap Headboard with help from our DIY video and steps. Here’s How.

Make Your Great Room Even Greater!

A great room can be anywhere, even in the basement. Take that mindset and outfit your lower level living room with all the furniture and décor that makes this expansive room cozy and perfect for relaxing, entertaining and hosting. A custom DIY media unit is just the thing for extra coveted storage and to accommodate regular movie nights. Build your own. It’s easy with our step-by-step video and instructions.

Take it from Bare Wall to Drywall

Ready to begin your basement renovation? Watch our how to-video and step-by-step instructions, and get inspired! We’ve mapped out the entire do-it-yourself process so you can tackle this basement job and start making your design ideas a reality. Here’s How.

Inspired Home Collection: The Ultimate “Here’s How” Resource

Indoors and outdoors, upstairs and down, visit our Inspired Home library if you’re looking for inspiration or tips on how to get started. We’ll guide you through your home improvement and project plans with idea-sparking articles, as well as design and decor styling advice, DIY projects, Here’s How videos and handy buying guides.