Many homeowners don’t use their basements and just leave them as dark, dingy rooms. They don’t realize these rooms may be used as a good extension of their living space and may even end up a favorite hang-out place for the family.

Bringing life to your basement is just like a normal redecoration project. If you have an idea of how to redecorate your room, then this should not be difficult at all. Here are some tips on turning your basement into a classy, contemporary-styled room.

Let there be light!

Start by making your cave-like cellar into a well-lit room. With the help of the right lighting fixtures, you can make the place look more airy and spacious. Don’t limit yourself to installing the fixtures overhead. You can place the lights on the walls or corners, if the ceiling is not an ideal place for them. You can buy stylish freestanding fixtures if you want ones that are easy to install. A variety of table and floor lamps don’t require complex wiring installation.

Get that paintbrush working.

Paint your walls with light colored shades. Along with a good lighting, this can create an impression of more space. Colors like white and light shades of yellow easily reflect light. Use a monochromatic color palette to achieve a contemporary look and feel.

Go for contemporary furniture.

It’s easy to find contemporary pieces of furniture that would complete the look and feel of your basement. Of course, the choice of furniture depends on how you want to use the area. Contemporary-styled sofas and tables are great in giving your basement a living room feel or when making it a guest room or entertainment area. Make sure the style and color of the pieces match the lighting and wall color.

Accessorize, but not too much.

Use appropriate decors. You can add small details like paintings, picture frames, vases, and art pieces to make the room more interesting. Choose decors with bright colors to accentuate plain and neutral colors of the wall. Do not over-accessorize it, however. Doing so will make the place look less spacious.

You see, giving your basement a contemporary appeal is not that difficult. All you need is a bit of creativity and an idea of how you can make it more functional. If you need remodeling and finishing services for your basement, Matrix Basements can do it for you at a price you can conveniently afford. Contact us today for more information on our services.