Our goal wasn’t to hide the fact that it was a basement just to make it feel welcoming.
We added layers of lighting instead of relying on one harsh ceiling fixture. Soft rugs warmed the floor. Light-colored walls reflected whatever daylight managed to sneak in. Even hanging art made a difference suddenly, it felt like part of the house, not an afterthought.
We didn’t chase perfection. There are still pipes overhead and a column in the middle of the room. Instead of hating them, we worked around them.
What we ended up with wasn’t a “showpiece.” It was a lived-in space. And that’s exactly what we wanted.
