Beyond dingy & drab: 10 Basement makeovers to die for

Photo credit: Christina at C+C Marriage Factory

Completely renovating their downstairs basement took a lot of work, but with this basement reveal, the work was totally worth it. By adding carpet, new paint, marble tile and a beautiful spiral staircase, Christina at C+C Marriage Factory created a drool-worthy basement. This basement is cozy and perfect — a great place to watch TV and read by the fireplace.

• Poundex gray microfiber chaise sectional, Sears ($340)
• Safavieh Lahoma coffee table, Wayfair.com ($280)
• Southwestern sunburst mirror, Etsy ($85)
• Jeffrey Banks cable-knit sweater blanket, HSN.com ($40)
• Lime green serving tray, Pier 1 Imports ($25)

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