Small Man Cave Ideas

Repurpose old furniture instead of buying new.

Gardener and designer Barbara Purdy transformed a wood-burning fireplace to gas to create a cosy focal point within this room. I couldn't find myself hauling logs down the stairs, she says. Radiant heating installed beneath the wood-look porcelain-tile flooring adds even more heat. The sofa, a hand-me-down from her parents, was recovered and layered with pillows. Tour this cellar on Online TV, plus find more inspiration in our photo galleries of Barbara Purdy Designs, Budget Basement Decorating Tips and Suzanne Dimma's Favourite Dreamy Retreats.

High-Low Laundry Room-Dress up fundamental basement closets with vintage drawer pulls.

Designer Theresa Casey renovated her 600-square-foot basement to add an office, guest bedroom plus luxe laundry space. She stored on cheap white cabinetry but added vintage grips, a marble countertop, a gallery wall along with a vintage ladder to generate the utilitarian space seem special.

Hidden Guest Bed

Incorporate a guest bed into your current layout instead of putting up new walls to get another bedroom. This Murphy bed employs a suspension system which makes it feasible to lift with one finger. On each side of this queen-size bed, a niche in the wall acts as a side table and is wired using a reading light. After the bed is folded up, homeowners Barbara and Michael Purdy use the freed-up space as a workout area.

Sleek Basement-Paint walls a dark and striking colour to get a cosy effect.

Stylist Arren Williams' basement was made to be both functional and beautiful. A contemporary sectional sofa in a charcoal cloth can sit lots of individuals while two cane ottomans can be used as side tables or additional seating. To make the perfect setting for film night, Williams chose a thick, full-height velvet curtain to block out any unwanted light.

Modern Laundry Room

Consider seat pinning as a more affordable option to digging out a basement. The laundry room of this renovated basement was designed to be clean and bright with lots of storage. Simple drawers and cabinets keep everything from linens to sports gear organized and out of sight. A farmhouse sink and industrial design sink and art lined across the countertop create the decoration more worthy of a main-floor room than a cellar for chores. Accessories like fitting canisters and a dim tray finish the look off.