Convert Wasted Basement Space Into a Fun Family Retreat

Makeover Room After

Upholstered furniture that used to be hidden underneath clutter makes an attractive seating area on the grownup side of the basement. A red accent wall enlivens the area.

A play area is stationed at the opposite end of the room, where all of the toys are now used and stored. A new activity table provides both storage areas and a work surface.

Once a short wall was removed, space was made for this snazzy open shelving that houses memorabilia, books and electronic equipment.

Mission accomplished! Both Dawn and Ron got want they wanted, and they promise to keep it neat and organized.

Makeover Information

Products from The Container Store:

White art table
White chairs
laundry sorter
ironing board
cord-control kits
magnetic wall strip
wall grid
wall grid baskets
chest
photo boxes
flip boxes
laundry storage

Products from Sure Fit:

floor pillows

Product from Smart Furniture:

maple shelving unit

Products from Brookstone:

Dune lamp
Terra lamp
game table
folding chairs
large oak rolling cabinet
multimedia oak storage cabinet
oak bathroom hutch

Products from Lillian Vernon:

trunk
storage bench
School Days book and chest

Products from Rubbermaid:

gift-wrap organizer
clear boxes

Sherwin-Williams paint colors used:

Ceremonial Gold (eggshell) SW6382
Red Tomato (eggshell) SW 6607
tinted red primer
tinted gold primer