Castle-Inspired Basement

The light-colored wood doors of the media cabinet have turned into castle doors that give them a heartier appearance and help them blend in with the decor. Finishing details of wood buttons that look like old nail heads and big iron handles give the doors a characteristic castle chic.

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