Retro basement ideas

It's finally here! We have been updating our basement for 8 weeks now and I'm so so so excited (and relieved) to share our rumpus room basement reveal. Since this was our first big project in the new house, it served as a great learning experience! Eventually I will share the cost breakdown and source

I come from a proud family of bar folk. My earliest memory involves being behind my dad’s bar, poking my tiny toddler finger into the disgusting holes of the bar mats, and sniffing the scent of stale beer. (I imagine that’s why, to this day, I can’t stand the aroma of beer. Wine or whiskey, please!) My paternal grandma Ann had a groovy retro rec room in her basement, complete with wood-paneled walls and all things olive green, brown, and orange. But the real kicker?

1950s houses are famous for their basement bars. Part of the American Dream — or in this case, the Canadian Dream, I think: To invite friends over to the downstairs rumpus room to play pinocle and drink whiskey sours in the Dream House you finally could call your own. Above: From our 2016 uploader 349…

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After more time on my knees in this basement than I like to think about, I've gotten pretty close to finishing the main area with the bar, fireplace, and record player. The aluminum tree is up and spinning, I've got a fire going, and I'm listening to vintage Christmas albums! We had some good friends over for lunch and I just barely got things cleaned and straightened to make things presentable. Still on my checklist: finishing with the floor trim, waxing the floor, adding curtains, adding a…

Explore a range of innovative basement makeover ideas to create stunning, functional spaces in your home. From chic entertainment lounges and tranquil study nooks to vibrant recreation rooms, discover the perfect basement renovation concept to suit your lifestyle and aesthetic preferences. Transform your basement into a cherished part of your home with these creative design solutions.

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