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Bryan Baeumler's Best Basement Makeovers
Bryan Baeumler's best basements, say that five times fast! We're looking back on the most amazing basement makeovers from Leave it to Bryan, basements that changed the way you looked at your subterranean dumping ground. These basements went from below level, to next level, all thanks to Bryan Baeumler's creativity and brilliant builder know-how.
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Beauty and the Basement
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBeauty and the Basement
PHOTO 1 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Beauty and the Basement
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBeauty and the Basement
PHOTO 2 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Beauty and the Basement
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBeauty and the Basement
PHOTO 3 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Be Our Guest
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBe Our Guest
PHOTO 4 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Be Our Guest
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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!)Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBe Our Guest
PHOTO 5 of 32READ LESS -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!)Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Be Our Guest
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBe Our Guest
PHOTO 6 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Be Our Guest
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Bryan introduced a beachy vibe with hanging Turkish towels, colourful artwork and a retro-inspired radio.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBe Our Guest
PHOTO 7 of 32READ LESS -Bryan introduced a beachy vibe with hanging Turkish towels, colourful artwork and a retro-inspired radio.Photo Credit: https://www.wealthsimple.com/en-ca/magazine/money-diary-anthony-bourdain?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=brand&utm_term=bourdain&utm_content=funded_lookalike&utm_campaign=blog_page_engagement_ca
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A Blush-Worthy Basement
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Bryan got in touch with his feminine side for this "Ladies Only" basement.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversA Blush-Worthy Basement
PHOTO 8 of 32READ LESS -Bryan got in touch with his feminine side for this "Ladies Only" basement.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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A Blush-Worthy Basement
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The big, bright basement has major amenities, like this handy little wet bar that'll make parties a breeze.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversA Blush-Worthy Basement
PHOTO 9 of 32READ LESS -The big, bright basement has major amenities, like this handy little wet bar that'll make parties a breeze.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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A Blush-Worthy Basement
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Bryan mixed and matched a small white hexagon tile with an oversized printed tile. The result is fresh and modern, and yes, totally girly.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversA Blush-Worthy Basement
PHOTO 10 of 32READ LESS -Bryan mixed and matched a small white hexagon tile with an oversized printed tile. The result is fresh and modern, and yes, totally girly.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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A Blush-Worthy Basement
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversA Blush-Worthy Basement
PHOTO 11 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Lights, Camera, Action
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This basement makeover was a real throwback, but the rustic and retro basement was perfectly fitting for a family focused home theatre.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversLights, Camera, Action
PHOTO 12 of 32READ LESS -This basement makeover was a real throwback, but the rustic and retro basement was perfectly fitting for a family focused home theatre.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Lights, Camera, Action
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversLights, Camera, Action
PHOTO 13 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Living Lavishly
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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.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversLiving Lavishly
PHOTO 14 of 32READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Living Lavishly
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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?Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversLiving Lavishly
PHOTO 15 of 32READ LESS -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?Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Family Planning
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Bryan perfectly situated this basement to enjoy both the television and the fireplace from the comfort of this oversized sectional.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversFamily Planning
PHOTO 16 of 32READ LESS -Bryan perfectly situated this basement to enjoy both the television and the fireplace from the comfort of this oversized sectional.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Family Planning
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This basement does it all! Bryan designated a laundry space, and a kitchen, both in bright white cabinetry with modern pulls and knobs.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversFamily Planning
PHOTO 17 of 32READ LESS -This basement does it all! Bryan designated a laundry space, and a kitchen, both in bright white cabinetry with modern pulls and knobs.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Where Worlds Collide
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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.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversWhere Worlds Collide
PHOTO 18 of 32READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Where Worlds Collide
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On the other side of the basement, a wet bar is outfitted with animal heads, drinkware and a chalkboard of its own!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversWhere Worlds Collide
PHOTO 19 of 32READ LESS -On the other side of the basement, a wet bar is outfitted with animal heads, drinkware and a chalkboard of its own!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Where Worlds Collide
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The two worlds meet in the middle, in a cozy and very Canadian living room.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversWhere Worlds Collide
PHOTO 20 of 32READ LESS -The two worlds meet in the middle, in a cozy and very Canadian living room.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Business as Usual in the Basement
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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.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBusiness as Usual in the Basement
PHOTO 21 of 32READ LESS -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.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Business as Usual in the Basement
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On the opposite end of the basement, Bryan installed a massive media unit with tons of invisible storage.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversBusiness as Usual in the Basement
PHOTO 22 of 32READ LESS -On the opposite end of the basement, Bryan installed a massive media unit with tons of invisible storage.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Spring Fever
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Once again, Bryan's made some clever design choices that help heighten the ceilings and expand the sense of space.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversSpring Fever
PHOTO 23 of 32READ LESS -Once again, Bryan's made some clever design choices that help heighten the ceilings and expand the sense of space.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Spring Fever
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A cute little playhouse fits snug in a corner of this contemporary basement by Bryan.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversSpring Fever
PHOTO 24 of 32READ LESS -A cute little playhouse fits snug in a corner of this contemporary basement by Bryan.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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He Shoots, He Scores
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversHe Shoots, He Scores
PHOTO 25 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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He Shoots, He Scores
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The hockey rink might have stolen the show, but the adjacent living room has us brimming with pride, too!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversHe Shoots, He Scores
PHOTO 26 of 32READ LESS -The hockey rink might have stolen the show, but the adjacent living room has us brimming with pride, too!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Guest Room-Ready
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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!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversGuest Room-Ready
PHOTO 27 of 32READ LESS -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!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Guest Room-Ready
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Bryan even managed to make room for this family's epic DVD collection!Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversGuest Room-Ready
PHOTO 28 of 32READ LESS -Bryan even managed to make room for this family's epic DVD collection!Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Family Values
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Glossy hardwood floors gave this basement playroom and work area a main floor feel.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversFamily Values
PHOTO 29 of 32READ LESS -Glossy hardwood floors gave this basement playroom and work area a main floor feel.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Family Values
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To top off the hardwood floors, a gorgeous stone fireplace set in the corner transforms this basement into a true living room.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversFamily Values
PHOTO 30 of 32READ LESS -To top off the hardwood floors, a gorgeous stone fireplace set in the corner transforms this basement into a true living room.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Working From Home
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Bryan created the ultimate home office in this bare basement, with an epic work station and a cozy corner for reading.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversWorking From Home
PHOTO 31 of 32READ LESS -Bryan created the ultimate home office in this bare basement, with an epic work station and a cozy corner for reading.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
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Working From Home
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Bryan flanked the small basement window with storage boxes and organization essentials.Leave it to BryanBryan Baeumler's Best Basement MakeoversWorking From Home
PHOTO 32 of 32READ LESS -Bryan flanked the small basement window with storage boxes and organization essentials.Photo Credit: Jarrett Ford
