Ideas For Creating a Functional Basement

This unfinished basement was so big and boring that the husband wanted to sell the house. Designer Genevieve Gorder presents several ideas on creating a functional basement that the family will love in this HGTV video:

• A good color will lift the mood. The basement is the darkest part in the home. Go light and bright with paint, furniture and accessories. Use a paint with a matte finish to hide any wall imperfections.
• Give purpose and function to every square inch of space. Entertain the kids with a pool table or gaming table paired with a lounge area on the other side.
• Make a buffet of treats stored in oversized glass vessels. If you give them food, they will come.