Brighten Up Your Basement 13 Photos

If your basement's a dark cave, these pro tricks will lighten it up.

13 Stylish Underground Spaces 22 Photos

Our favorite basements will give you a serious case of the wants.

A Total Basement Reboot 19 Photos

See what an unfinished basement can become with an overhaul.

Basements and Bonus Rooms From Our Favorite TV Shows 15 Photos

Itching to make over your basement but don't know where to begin? Browse transformations and trends from your favorite HGTV shows.

Cool Rooms and Impressive Befores & Afters

Amazing Basement Bars 38 Photos

Entertain with style in your own personal bar. See how easy it is to transform a basement into the perfect place to serve up a cocktail.  

Mix It Up and Have Happy Hour at Home

Game Rooms & Playrooms

12 Great Game Rooms 30 Photos

Posh Adult Playrooms

One Pretty Playroom 20 Photos

A Basement for Busy Kids

Fresh Takes on Man Caves 35 Photos

Man caves don't have to be grimy and dingy. These stylish rooms are putting a whole new spin on hanging out.

Everyone Will Want To Hide Out In Here

The Best Flooring for Every Basement 10 Photos

From do-it-yourself tricks to elaborate refinishing techniques, here are eight affordable ways to add bold and beautiful floors to your basement. 

Stumped by the Options? Start Here

Media Rooms & Home Theaters

Build a Home Theater

Your Very Own Big Screen

Dreamy Media Rooms 12 Photos

Luxe Amenities Reign

Get That Film Feel 7 Photos

Follow These Design Tips

Oscar-Worthy Home Theater Designs 19 Photos

Nothing beats watching a film in the comfort of your own home theater. With these cinemas, you'll never go back to the multiplex again!

These Rooms Get Two Thumbs Up

8 Screening Rooms for Any Budget 11 Photos

Don't have the cash to drop on a custom home movie theater? Find budget-friendly ways to get the blockbuster effect.  

Cushy Spots for Serious TV Viewing

Copy These Designer Ideas

How design experts tackled the toughest basement spaces and turned them into something special.