EVEN THE MOST casual horror-movie viewers know that basements are where protagonists go to, as TikTok teens would say, “get unalived.” For interior designers, however, the most unnerving part of these ...

Basements can be cold and dark, and often get much less decorating attention than the rest of the house. But you can gain new, useful and stylish living space by upgrading that subterranean space.

WHEN TRYING to make use of a basement, many people default to dusty wine cellars and ignorable gyms. But if you want a truly livable space such as a bedroom down there, said Manhattan interior ...

The designer Mandy Cheng deliberately chose pieces she could recommend to her clients for her media room and bar.

Red and black is a color pairing that Amy Peltier, creative director and CEO at Peltier Interiors, says can feel harsh, heavy ...

Some homeowners look at their basement and see wasted space. A concrete floor, exposed ceiling and boxes of old stuff could ...

Add mirrors and try color drenching or layering for a brighter, cohesive look. Try a bold mural or peel-and-stick wallpaper to enhance brightness and style. Use light LVP or peel-and-stick flooring to ...

Their home, built in 1925, recently turned 100 years old. Maria explained that the basement project became a chance to experiment with a different look. "We went for the 1960s/1970s theme just because ...

We gave interior designers Sasha Bikoff, Becky Carter, and Courtney McLeod a photo of the same basement rec room—then asked each of them to create a new design for it in their particular style, ...