Before and After: Drab-to-Dapper Basement Makeover

Sprawling subterranean spaces often go unused. Increase the square footage of your home by upgrading your basement. Use these inspiring tips and affordable upgrades to launch your own basement transformation.

Before: Forgotten Square Footage

With 700 square feet of space going unused and unnoticed, the homeowners decided to put it to use by remodeling their blah basement into a bright living space complete with a bar, laundry room, bedroom, office, and family room.