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Basementscan feel like an extension of your home or a whole different world.
Stark square footage doesnt mean that petite spaces cant do it all, though.
Fromgame roomsto offices to lounge areas, small basements have plenty of layouts and designs to work with.
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The gray hue is complemented by textured monochromatic walls, a marble coffee table, and a patternedrug.
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To bring some brightness back against the dark palette, a dramatic pendant scatters light alongside two symmetrical sconces.
Taking yourWork From Home setupout of your top floors and into your basement instantly allows for more work-life separation.
This one utilizes an L-shaped desk to easily tuck in a corner.
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Industrial accents like an exposed-pipe ceiling and wirey taxidermy-esque decor play off the dark hue.
The woodsy touch extends to the console, which also has handy storage units tucked in to minimize clutter.
Barstools tuck squarely underneath, so there’s plenty of room to walk around once you’re done eating.
Grace In My Space
Cozy Basement
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Slim square footage doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice seating.
Floating shelves keep knickknacks above ground, so it never feels cramped or crowded.
Plush blankets and lots of pillowsall set in white for a unified lookadd to the coziness.
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The long curving countertop acts as a dining space and game day getaway all in one.
Here, the designers kept things light and bright with white walls and (almost) wall-to-wall windows.
A playful starry accent wall adds a dose of color.
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Plus, a house-shaped chalkboard, whiteboard, and corkboard trio decorate the walls to inspire creativity.
A kid-sized table and lots of basket storage are the cherry on top.
Chic Basement
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Everything is prettier in pink.
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The rest of the space is kept simple with classic white walls and cabinets embellished with gold accents.
The metallic hue always looks chic paired with pink.
The gold-wired leather stools certainly deserve to be shown off, after all.
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Entertaining Basement
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In this basement, textured leatherarmchairsare complemented with matching terracotta-hued bar stools.
Cheery Basement
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Basements get a bad rep for being dark and stuffy.
But this basement is proof that they can be light, bright, and beautiful, too.
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Lively pieces like a fuzzy checkered rug, buttery couch, and oversized rice paper pendant spark joy.
Meanwhile, sheer pinkdrapesand off-white walls keep things feeling breezy.
Sleek Basement
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Clean, cohesive details set the tone for this moody basement.
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Peek-through glass doors on the top cabinets prevent oversaturation of the dark tones, too.
Nailing the hue down to the furniturelike the chairs and rugfurther elevates the sensation.
Staple subway tiles act as thebacksplash, with floating shelves extending across it from wall to wall.
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This provides plenty of room for signs, bottles, and plants to be put on display.
Cool orby sconces up top verify they always get the spotlight.
Gold-Accented Basement
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Classic combos are classic for a reason.
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Navy and gold are one of those pairings that rarely fail, as exemplified in this pretty set up.
Geometric gold-lined tiles with a marbling effect create a stunning accent wall.
The light tones are juxtaposed with midnight-blue lower cabinetscomplete, of course, with gold hardware to match.
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Brown-grey swirls in the backsplash and island add to the cohesion.
Maximalist Basement
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Fun and inviting, this basement is coated incoastalhues.
Blue washes over the seats, rug, and cabinets with geometric patterns peeking through for visual interest.
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Gold touches in the frames and trays mimic the glow of sunlight.
Meanwhile, pops of red help spruce it all up and bring the space to life.
Luxe Basement
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This basement makes quite the entrance with its clean and luxurious look.
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Mini lights pave the geometric staircase, which is color-blocked against the white walls with oaky wood.
Meanwhile, gold and green accents are dotted throughoutfrom the velvet bench to the curved mirror and jewel-toned rug.
it’s possible for you to’t miss the custom staircase kitty hole, too!
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This includes the family’s personal photos and artwork to make it feel extra homey.
This allows the rest of the space to stay neutral without being boring.
A crisp white tableset in a circular shape to save spacematches the milky walls.
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Still, subtle pops of color come through in the artwork and couch.
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