Interior design is a wonderful thing. Allowing you to express yourself in colorful, creative and practical ways, there are absolutely no boundaries which is why we love it so much! If you’re planning on remodeling your basement, there’s nothing more enjoyable than indulging in a search for inspiration. To fuel your quest for ideas, we have compiled a list of our 5 favorite places to find basement inspiration. Enjoy!

1. Home-written blogs

If there’s one place you should look for basement inspiration, it’s blogs. The best of the bunch are those written by people who are just like you: people looking to transform their basement space into a usable haven, on a realistic budget. We particularly love Unskinny Boppy’s basement remodel story - including a man cave, arcade, and theater space!

2. Pinterest

We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: Pinterest is absolutely fit to burst with basement remodeling ideas for your home. With project ranging from ‘simple and effective’ to ‘totally out there’, there is never any shortage of inspiration. For ideas on decor, color, style and function - why not follow our very own Pinterest boards. We even have a weekly basement design inspiration board!

3. Interiors Magazines

Magazines are a great place to gain inspiration for your basement space. Teamed up with a nice cup of coffee or glass of wine, it’s incredibly relaxing flicking through the glossy pages, too! While some magazines will feature basement remodeling projects, there is plenty to gain from general articles and ‘must-buy’ lists as well. If you love to follow interior design trends and fashions, magazines are a good port of call.

4. Open House Events

Having trouble imagining how your basement will look, post-transformation? There is no substitute for seeing something up-close and personal - so look out for open house events and drop in to see a remodeled basement in person. Not only will you be able to gain basement design inspiration, but you’ll be able to chat with the homeowners and remodeling contractors too. With their expertise and insight, you’ll be raring to go! To find out more about our upcoming open house events in and around Chicago and Detriot, click here.

5. Friends and family

Have your close friends, relatives or work colleagues recently remodeled their basement? If the answer is yes, it’s time to hold a conversation! Not only will they provide ideas for your basement design, but they’ll be able to offer top tips, advice, and recommendations too - all of which will be of huge benefit to you. Be sure to ask as many questions as possible, and invite open and honest answers!

Need any more help with basement design inspiration? With years of experience under our belts, our friendly team is here to help!