Beyond dingy & drab: 10 Basement makeovers to die for

Photo credit: JoAnne at A Pocketful of Blue

JoAnne turned a wasted space of clutter into a relaxing place to kick up her feet. By rearranging furniture, painting the walls and adding some beach-inspired decor, JoAnne completely remodeled her basement area. With light colors and shabby chic furniture, you may forget you’re in the basement of an Ohio home.

• EKTORP loveseat in white, Ikea ($379)
• Rustic wooden coffee table, L.L. Bean ($499)
• Round bistro table, Overstock.com ($150)
• Wooden distressed beach sign, Etsy ($39)
• Peacock blue throw pillow, RugStudio ($42)

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