Convert Wasted Basement Space Into a Fun Family Retreat
Mission: Organization : Episode MSO-404 -- More Projects »
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This large basement area has become a holding area for things in the home that have no other place to go. Dark walls, a low ceiling and light-colored carpet create an uninviting atmosphere.
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The impending birth of their second child has Dawn and Ron John motivated to make better use of a cluttered basement. The large space is full of toys and items from the rest of the house that have nowhere else to go--electronic equipment, an unused mattress, old clothing and several large pieces of furniture are just a few examples. Without a designated function, the space is wasted.
Ron, a systems engineer, would like to see some of the space used as an oasis for adults--a place to read, listen to music and relax. Dawn, a campus recruiter, wants an organized play area for their 3-year-old daughter, Chloe, and the new baby. One thing is certain--there's tons of potential here.
Professional organizer Jamie Novak can help. The first step, she says, is to purge the room of unused items, namely the bachelor black leather chair and bulky coffee table. Toys are moved to one side of the room, and grownup toys are gathered on the other side. She also plans to lighten and brighten the dark space by painting the walls a mustard yellow with a red accent wall, darken the flooring with a honey-colored plank floor, repair the ceiling and add lighting. Let's look at how all that turned out:
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