Basements often become the catch-all for everything you can't find a place for upstairs. It's a case of "out of sight, out of mind" and this subterranean treasure turns into a bunker for old clothes, bikes, junk, and any furniture that couldn't make the cut to the upper room.
So, here are some TID-BITS to bring a little drama down under.
1. Clear the clutter. Decide what you can give away and the rest has to go to the curb.
2. Whatever remains, organize and contain.
3. Look for creative solutions. Add open shelves that can hold decorative storage bins. If the budget allows, purchase affordable furniture that can double for storage, such as a storage bench or ottoman.
4. Make it Multiplepurpose. A guest room, a playroom, an adult recreation zone. You get the idea. You can use furniture groupings to define zones for specific activities.
5. Other nice features for a multipurpose basement include a second kitchen with cabinetry, a countertop, a small sink, a microwave and undercounter refrigerator. Add a half-bath to the basement, and you might not want to go back upstairs.
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