DIY Basement Ideas

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Top Projects for Basements

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DIY Basement Videos

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How to Paint Upholstery, and Keep the Fabric Soft, Even Velvet!

I didn't think it was possible to paint upholstery, especially velvet with out changing the fabric texture. Find out how I transformed a $20 thrift store sofa into an Anthropologie like knock-off with one quart of paint and water! For best results use a soft chalk based paint. Paints that don't contain latex or acrylic work best... but this will work with almost any brand of paint.

Basement Concession Stand

While finishing our basement we decided it would be a good idea to add a little concession area to our entertainment zone. Makes for a good space to play games and grab a snack.

Kitchen Island Made From Old Dresser

I’m sure by now everyone has seen a dresser turned into a kitchen island—I’ve been seeing them online for a while and have been wanting to do one myself, but just haven’t found the perfect old dresser. Until now. I went into my local thrift store recently and found the perfect little diamond in the rough—I’m so happy with how it came out! We want to help you DIY, so some of the materials in this post are linked to sellers. Just so you know, Hometalk may collect a small share of sales from the links on this page. BEFORE: Here is a shot of the dresser when I first brought it home. I love the etched detail in the drawers, which is a big reason I decided to keep at least one of them for my finished island.

New Basement Projects

What's trending in the world of DIY basements? We have compiled it all here.

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Easy Quick Fix for a Battered Couch
Cat Litter Bucket Re Use
Exactly How to Build A Swing in About an Hour
Giving an Old Bunk Bed Ladder New Life
Clawfoot tub to Chaise Lounge
Upcycling a Vintage Hutch Into 2 New Pieces
How I Made a Cute Dog Bed From an Old Dresser Drawer
Amazing Dresser to Shelf Conversion DIY Upcycle Project
A Coffee Bar From an Old Dresser
DIY Pallet Bookshelf for Kids
Sofa "Baseboard" Hides Ugly Cords & Mechanics
Barn Door using a closet track
Kitchen Island From Wall Cabinet
DIY Cable Spool Ottoman Stool
How to Build a Shiplap Headboard
Board Game Wall Art- Accent Wall Gameroom
How To Make a Piano Bar #octfabflippincontest
Pallet Coffee Table With Metal Hairpin Legs: DIY
PALLET SOFA BED EASY DIY
Pallet Gun Cabinet
Stain Shading Tutorial
Repurposed Door Hall Tree
Vintage Couch Renovation!
Weekend Project – Installing New Stair Treads
Free Pallets in Augusta Georgia!
Tired Old Sofa Turned Into a Blissful Place to Be Tired!
DIY Shutter Headboard
Wall of built Ins out of IKEA Hemnes cabinets
The Hardest Button to Button: A DIY Tufted Storage Ottoman.
How to Paint a Couch
Elegant Bedroom Bunny Hutch From Dresser
Entertainment Center Becomes a Great Upcycled Entryway Bench!
Vintage Buffet To Kitchen Island/Wine Bar
Changing Table to Bar Cart
11 Amazing Basement Remodeling Ideas
Fainting Couch Revival
From the Office Space to the Kitchen Space
Repurposing an Outdated Entertainment Unit.
Bird Aviary from what?
Cable Spool Project
Distressed Paris Grey Bar Stools
Headboard Makeover
How to Make a Tree Stump Side Table With DIY Legs
Abandoned Hutch Top Turned Curio
China Hutch Repurposed Into a Flat Screen TV Stand
What Can You Make Out of Wire Spools...This and That!
How to Easily Turn a Bookshelf Into a Bar Cart
Turn an Inexpensive Wire Basket Into a Gorgeous DIY Table
Old Desk... Home Bar!
From Sewing Machine Cabinet to Charming Vanity
A "Tie-Dye for" Set of Barstools!
Queen Size Headboard Made Using a Tailgate From a 1930s Ford Truck
Repurposed Entertainment Center (for Slimy Critter Fanatics)
Repurposed TV Hutch Top Now a Gorgeous Farmhouse Style Cabinet
DIY Litter Box Hider
Old Metal File Cabinet Makeover
Material Of The Week: Milk Crates
MenDen Basement Finish. All Re-purposed Materials.
How to Make an Old Dresser Into Media Cabinet or Buffet