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Basement Designs - Going Retro in the Basement

by Jessica P

So, are you looking into implementing some fantastic basement designs for your own basement? Maybe you should think about going retro. Even if the basement seems like a very dark and dingy place right now, with the right retro design, you can make it a great place to hang out in. No matter what kind of budget you have to work with, more than likely you'll be able to come up with what you need to make your basement a retro haven.

Add Some Great Lighting

Of course lighting for the basement is going to be important if you want to go through with the retro design. Consider going with some nice lava lamps or other retro themed lighting. Consider installing a disco ball. As light sources go, you can't get much more retro than that. Just be sure you install lots of bright lights, because basements have a tendency to be very dark.

Go with Retro Window Coverings

Let's not forget about the windows! It's most important to come up with the proper window treatments for your retro basement designs too. Look around and you are sure to find plenty of patterns that will go great with a retro theme. You can either purchase your curtains, or if you are feeling really creative, you may even want to get the material and make the curtains for the windows on your own.

Look for Pieces to Pull it Together

So now you have the lights and the curtains, but you're not done yet. You still need a little something extra to help pull everything together. Consider using retro pillows, retro wall art, and other retro decorations that will carry the theme throughout the entire basement.

If you want to have fun with your basement, incorporating a retro theme can be the way to go. So if you're looking for a snazzy way to jazz up your basement designs, consider giving it a retro facelift.

Starting a basement project? Visit Finish a Basement and get the advice you need on everything from Basement Design to Basement Doors.

Published November 19th, 2007

Filed in Real Estate

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