Although currently dimly lit and a little rough on the eyes, your unfinished basement still has a bunch of potentials. With just a little love and the help of the following ideas, you can spice it up in no time and get some great use out of the space.
How about adding a pop of color. Give your basement a whole different look without a big renovation by adding some color to space. Consider painting and sealing and the floors, opening up the room by painting the rafters white or a light color, or creating a bold accent wall. 
Divide the space. Want to make your basement a multi-use room? Partition out the area by installing an inexpensive curtain or sliding door system. 
Add foam mats. Whether you’d like to use the basement as a home gym to get a quick workout in or a place for the kids to play and rough house, adding some foam mats into the mix is a great and easy solution. They come in various colors and can quickly be picked up and tucked away if need be.
Use a large rug. As an alternative to adding mats, find a large, eye-catching rug to be used as a focal point, and furnish the area around it.
Add lighting. Basements often offer very little built-in lighting and few outlets around the room. Consider stringing café lighting across space from the rafters to give a nice ambiance and glow without any difficult electrical work.
We find many unique and smart uses of small basement spaces while listing and showing homes. If you are stuck and need a little push with a design give us a call. We love to share!
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