Choosing paint colors for your home can be one of the most daunting tasks you face as a homeowner. Basement spaces can provide a unique challenge for paint and decorating due to the overall atmosphere of the basement. Many people fear that even the brightest paint colors will appear dark, and they can without proper lighting. Today we’re going to go over some great paint color ideas for your basement.

In choosing a color for your basement, first evaluate the lighting. Some basements have large windows and get fairly good sunlight. It is more common, however, for basements to receive little sunlight and often have generally muted electric light setups. In this kind of lighting, light paint colors tend to present as dull and dingy. 

In basements, leaning towards deeply saturated paint colors is often the key to creating a beautiful space. While painting a small or dark room a rich color seems counterintuitive, in actuality light colors need a lot of light in order to look bright and clean. Filling your space with highly saturated colors will help you to create an inviting space.

If certain areas of the basement receive more light, work with what you have. Consider a lighter colored accent wall to highlight that lighter space and draw light into the room. The light from the windows will hit the light accent wall and reflect light toward the center of the room. You can create some amazing effects using light and paint in the basement.

Remember to coordinate the paint colors you choose with whatever decor you’re planning for the room. Perhaps you have furniture already, or you’ve fallen in love with a new piece. It is always better to begin with your larger furniture items and base the paint choices around them. Also remember to consider the flooring and ceiling in your paint choices, and decide whether you’ll be painting the ceiling along with the walls.

Consider how you want the space to feel. If you want to create a space that feels big, open, and energized, go for bolder, brighter colors. For a cozier feel, paint the walls with deep, dark hues. If you’re planning a bar or entertaining area, rustic colors can work beautifully.

Your new basement living area will be 100% unique to you. As such, it should reflect your personal tastes. We have many years of experience helping homeowners create the perfect basement area to improve the overall functionality of their home. We will help you choose the best lighting options for certain areas as well as paint colors that will really make the room pop. 

We will show you how to implement permanent structures, such as structural poles and columns, into your everyday decor. Our goal is to help you create the best basement to fit your lifestyle whether you need a personal getaway, a spot to relax and enjoy adult activities, or a fully functional in-law suite for guests who visit. Call us at Matrix Basement Systems at any of the phone numbers listed at the top of our website.