Castle-Inspired Basement

The castle and soccer field on the kid side of the basement invites kids of all ages to play. Lots of stylish storage has been built into the basement to hide toys after playtime is over. And the comfortable new couches provide plenty of space for the whole family to curl up together for movie night.

The Cost

Paint and supplies – $500

• chalk board paint, $32 – The Home Depot
  
• castle paint, $125 – Benjamin Moore

Castle – $540

• plaster, $43 – The Home Depot

Soccer area – $200

• synthetic grass, $66 – The Home Depot
  
• electronic message board, $108 – Sky Mall

Throne – $150

• headboard, $46 – Salvation Army
  
• nightstand, $87 – Ikea

New furniture – $1,500

• couch and loveseat, $970 – Value City

Storage benches – $535

• shelves for storage bench, $192 – Ikea
  
• bench fabric, $41 – Jo-Ann Stores

Photo display – $160

• family photo display materials, $141 –The Home Depot

Media cabinet – $125

• storage supplies, $125 – The Home Depot

Accessories – $285

• accessories, $280 – Ikea
  
• trunks, $196 – Target
  
• curtains, $165 – Textile Discount Outlet

Total – $3,995