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82 Beautiful Finished Basement Ideas and Designs

Don't let that unfinished basement just sit there. Get ideas and inspiration to turn your space into a beautiful, finished basement that's your favorite part of the house.

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Finished Basement Ideas That Transform Your Space

A large, unfinished basement space is like a blank canvas with endless possibilities, waiting to be transformed to complement your home. Do you want to put in a home theater like the basement with a large projector screen pictured above? Or maybe your finished basement will serve as a guest suite? Or maybe a kids' playroom is the plan?

Find out what to consider when planning to finish your basement, and see the following pictures of beautifully finished basements to get ideas for your space.

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Photo: Edina Realty, a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Edina Realty Home Services Exceptional Properties Division and Luxury Portfolio International®.

Neutral Basement Features a Sectional and Wood Accents

This expansive finished basement features lightly colored carpeting and recessed lighting throughout. A wall-mounted TV sits opposite a large gray sectional, and warm wood accent furniture is spread around to help anchor the light, neutral space.

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Photo: FBC Remodel. From: FBC Remodel.

Renovated Basement With Patio Access

This spacious basement renovation features a garage door that links together indoor and outdoor spaces, allowing for easy transition between the pool table area and covered patio. The adjacent great room provides additional space for relaxing and entertaining.

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Photo: Perry & Co., a member of Luxury Portfolio International. From: Perry & Co. and Luxury Portfolio International®.

Neutral Contemporary Basement Gets Comfy

Relax in this contemporary basement on the large sectional sofa, which offers plenty of seating in this neutral space.

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