Bryan Baeumler’s Best Basement Makeovers

We’re bringing out the big guns first! This basement makeover is one of our all-time favourites. Warm, creamy walls that aren’t overly busy with artwork keep the space feeling big and bright, while cheerful prints on the bedding really amp up the playful nature of this space. The fact that it’s in a basement is an afterthought!

If you can swing a gas fireplace in your basement, it’ll go a long way to helping the space feel cozy and inviting. Extra points if you frame it in gorgeous blue tile, like this one!

A basement can fill so many needs. Here, Bryan managed to squeeze in a beautiful bedroom with twin beds, a small living area, and a great little desk wedged between storage units. Unless you have a very specific wishlist for your basement, consider a space like this, that performs double, even triple duty!

For this basement bedroom, Bryan once again kept the palette simple and bright, with light wood floors and butter yellow walls. Two double door closets allow for homeowners to squeeze in some basement storage, too!

A simple blue pillow can make just as strong of an impact as an entire blue statement wall. Against white and cream bedding, this beautiful pillow with a geometric print sets the tone for the whole room. (And that tone is fabulous!)

With a bedroom that beautiful, you wouldn’t expect the bathroom to be anything less, now did you? Bryan pulled out all the stops, with gorgeous grey penny tiles and faux shiplap tiles in the shower. You can bet yourself a pretty penny you’ll never see a bathroom like this again!

Bryan introduced a beachy vibe with hanging Turkish towels, colourful artwork and a retro-inspired radio.

Bryan got in touch with his feminine side for this “Ladies Only” basement.

The big, bright basement has major amenities, like this handy little wet bar that’ll make parties a breeze.

Bryan mixed and matched a small white hexagon tile with an oversized printed tile. The result is fresh and modern, and yes, totally girly.

We love the look of this dresser-turned-vanity in the bathroom. It gives the bathroom a luxurious feel, especially paired with a glam mirror and roses!

This basement makeover was a real throwback, but the rustic and retro basement was perfectly fitting for a family focused home theatre.

No theatre is complete without a concession stand! Bryan cleverly snuck in a mini fridge and wine fridge, so Mom and Dad can indulge while the kids enjoy popcorn and soda pop!

Still clinging to your preconceptions about basements? Maybe this inviting space will nudge you to concede that you can in fact create a basement that’s as lovely as any other floor of your home…with a little help from Bryan Baeumler, of course.

Sneaky Bryan used full length drapes to create the illusion of full length windows. With tables and tall lamps situated below, you hardly realize they’re basement windows. Right? Right?

Bryan perfectly situated this basement to enjoy both the television and the fireplace from the comfort of this oversized sectional.

This basement does it all! Bryan designated a laundry space, and a kitchen, both in bright white cabinetry with modern pulls and knobs.

Bryan had his work cut out for him with this basement renovation: the homeowners wanted the space to work for both kids and adults. Here, Bryan set up a play area, with a chalkboard wall, activity table and lots of storage to hide toys away.

On the other side of the basement, a wet bar is outfitted with animal heads, drinkware and a chalkboard of its own!

The two worlds meet in the middle, in a cozy and very Canadian living room.

A basement is the perfect space to set up a fully functioning work space, like this craft station. Bryan equipped the desk with a wrapping table wall, complete with ribbon storage, and set up large shelves for storing extra materials, as well as decorative objects.

On the opposite end of the basement, Bryan installed a massive media unit with tons of invisible storage.

Once again, Bryan’s made some clever design choices that help heighten the ceilings and expand the sense of space.

A cute little playhouse fits snug in a corner of this contemporary basement by Bryan.

This has to be Bryan’s most popular basement of all time. Who could forget a basement with its very own hockey rink? This is the stuff Canadian reno dreams are made of!

The hockey rink might have stolen the show, but the adjacent living room has us brimming with pride, too!

This basement reno was all about packing in storage space wherever possible. A bed unit was designed to offer a headboard, nightstands and bookshelves, all in one!

Bryan even managed to make room for this family’s epic DVD collection!

Glossy hardwood floors gave this basement playroom and work area a main floor feel.

To top off the hardwood floors, a gorgeous stone fireplace set in the corner transforms this basement into a true living room.

Bryan created the ultimate home office in this bare basement, with an epic work station and a cozy corner for reading.

Bryan flanked the small basement window with storage boxes and organization essentials.