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Bright Ideas For Your Basement

Transform your basement from dark and dreary to bright and beautiful!

During the winter, we spend more time at home than ever, so creating extra living space is a huge win!

Basements are a great option, but low ceilings and limited light can sometimes make it a hard spot to retreat to. Here are a few ways to brighten things up in this often-overlooked space:

Fresh Coat
Paint the walls a light shade and the ceiling even lighter to help give the illusion of added height.

Mirror Mirror
Place mirrors across from your basement windows in order to maximize the impact of natural light.

Power Plants
Adding a few plants that require little light can help to liven things up. Artificial plants are also perfect for darker areas.

Open Door Policy
Glass doors will help open up the area and draw in light, while still giving you the option for privacy.

Floor Flow
Try to maintain the same flooring material throughout the entire basement, as it will help the space appear much larger. Installing a lighter coloured floor is also beneficial.

Lighten Up
Recessed LED lights work well in basements as they blend into the ceiling, provide bright light and are energy efficient.

Creative Curtains
Hanging long, light curtains will give the illusion of added height. Drapes are also perfect for hiding messy areas.

These are just a few easy and inexpensive ways to transform your basement from dark and dreary to bright and beautiful. All it takes is a few simple adjustments, and before you know it, your basement will become one of your most popular hangouts!

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