“Only those who attempt the absurd will achieve the impossible. I think it’s in my basement… let me go upstairs and check.” – M. C. Escher
Your basement is the perfect opportunity to add more usable space to your home. That square footage is just sitting under your home. Why not turn it into something more than just storage?
There are several unfinished basement ideas out there, but you’ll want to look beyond these. Instead, focus on ideas that help you finish the space. This makes it more welcoming and comfortable.
These basement wall ideas will get you inspired to transform your basement into your new favorite place to be.
1. Black Basement Wall Ideas
Don’t be scared of painting your basement walls black. With the right lighting and decor, you can prevent your basement from looking like a dark basement. Try to pick one of your basement walls to be an accent wall. Then you can paint that one wall black.
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You could also commit to painting all of the walls black for a sophisticated basement bar vibe. Or you could embrace a masculine feel for a man cave.
Use can lights in the ceiling to create lighting in the different areas. This helps to define the space and keep the basement feeling bright. You can also balance the black with light wood flooring.
2. Cinder Block Basement Wall Ideas
Leaving your basement wall bare with the cinderblock exposed can create a modern and industrial feel. This creates an unfinished basement look with minimal effort. However, it doesn’t give the warmest or coziest feel.
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