14 Tips for a Cozy Basement Bedroom

White walls and plenty of overhead light transform this basement into a bright spot that’s conducive to study, sleep or guitar practice. Satin ceiling paint reflects ambient light into the bedroom, and light tones, interspersed with spot color on the bedside tables, give this below-grade room an above-ground feel. Proving that wall art doesn’t have to be pricey, the savvy decorators of this basement bedroom picked inexpensive hardwood planking to add a warm touch to the wall. 

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Cool gray walls paired with bright white trim create a sleek and classic feel in this comfortable basement bedroom. Light-colored carpet and white ceilings complement the charcoal walls, while contrasting touches of bold red on the bed and console table give the room a perky lift. The handcrafted wood-plank headboard serves as a focal point and adds a natural warm element to offset the gray walls.

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Clean lines and welcoming earth tones give this basement bedroom a cozy country chic vibe. Crisp white blinds provide a homey sense of privacy while allowing welcome light to stream into the room. Natural elements on the headboard, nightstand, and dried arrangement provide an extra element of rustic comfort.

Power up! Geometric forms, thick shaggy rugs, and a lively use of color turn this basement into a refreshing retro hideaway. Contrasting triangular motifs and a bright mix of red and lime green accents pump up the room’s energy level to help you forget you're underground. 

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The enduring beauty of the classic blue-and-white motif creates a spa-like atmosphere in this basement flat. An abundance of tiny recessed lights illuminates every corner of the room, sending shadows scurrying. A charcoal gray dresser in the corner grounds the room, offering a welcome contrast to the snowy white walls and ceiling.

Perfect for a nap! Off-white walls get a visual boost from soft gray and yellow accents. This narrow basement bedroom is surprisingly lovely with its clean simple lines and floor-length sheer curtains that create the illusion of a taller window. Gold tones in the artwork bring out the soft yellow tones in the daybed, giving the whole room dreamy look.

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Can you believe this bedroom is located in a basement? Elegant gray and white combine beautifully in this Baltimore bedroom. Yellow-centric geometric designs on the bed are repeated on the bedside lamp shade—a sunny hint of color in a sea of calming gray. Pure white trim, white cabinet doors and a gray floor give the room a crisp, yet welcoming, appeal.

Even if you've got your heart set on hardwood flooring, it's worth considering the alternatives. Sometimes, materials that only look like wood can be just as good as—or even better than—the real thing. Explore your options now!