It’s easy to find advice on decorating nearly every inch of your home. Kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, baths — even mudrooms and closets get attention. But the lowly basement gets short shrift.

Many home dwellers are quick to transform their basements into gyms, home theaters, or play areas for their little ones—and as you make these decisions, it's important to consider the style and flow ...

It's easy to find advice on decorating almost every inch of your home: kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, baths. Even mudrooms and closets get attention. But the lowly basement gets short shrift. These ...

Kristen has worked as a freelance home, design and lifestyle writer since 2021. In that time she has contributed to a number of online media outlets including Apartment Therapy, Hunker, The Everygirl, ...

It’s easy to find advice on decorating nearly every inch of your home. Kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, baths – even mudrooms and closets get attention. But the lowly basement gets short shrift.

It’s easy to find advice on decorating nearly every inch of your home. Kitchens, living rooms, bedrooms, baths – even mudrooms and closets get attention. But the lowly basement gets short shrift.

Figuring out a basement ceiling design can be trickier than doing a ceiling in any other room in a home. While it can be tempting to go bare-bones with the ceiling on your lowest level so you don’t ...

Protect your investment by ensuring your basement is waterproofed. Prevent water damage and mold growth, creating a safe and durable living space. Incorporate large windows in your basement design to ...

Anyone with a basement knows that having a lower level is a design dream. But, while you might be fixated on how to make the most of your space—be it a home office, play area, or private theater—there ...

Years later, she preaches the same decorating techniques that helped make her underground rental into a cozy home: Decide exactly how you'll use your basement, and then either embrace its dark ...