Single dad Robert is pretty used to giving up things for his tween daughters -- including the upstairs space in his living room, where the girls tend to congregate and spread out. Rather than continuing to drive their pops nuts with their stuff though, the girls reached out to Cheryl, Roger and the Reno Set Go team for some help. With a little elbow grease and some creativity, here's how they all worked together to transform a dark and unwelcoming basement into a family friendly space.
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A Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready Makeover
August 4, 2017
Single dad Robert is pretty used to giving up things for his tween daughters -- including the upstairs space in his living room, where the girls tend to congregate and spread out. Rather than continuing to drive their pops nuts with their stuff though, the girls reached out to Cheryl, Roger and the Reno Set Go team for some help. With a little elbow grease and some creativity, here's how they all worked together to transform a dark and unwelcoming basement into a family friendly space.
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A Welcoming New Space
1/11A Welcoming New Space
1/11The girls were pretty adamant that their dad wasn't a fan of white, so Cheryl opted for a lighter blue-grey colour on the walls to keep it light and bright instead. She then further brightened the space with pops of colour through the art and decor, while keeping the furniture slightly more muted and complimentary.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverA Welcoming New Space
PHOTO 1 of 11READ LESS -The girls were pretty adamant that their dad wasn't a fan of white, so Cheryl opted for a lighter blue-grey colour on the walls to keep it light and bright instead. She then further brightened the space with pops of colour through the art and decor, while keeping the furniture slightly more muted and complimentary. -
A Smart Sectional
2/11A Smart Sectional
2/11Once they were finally able to get the couch downstairs, it became the perfect anchoring point for family hangouts and eventual sleepovers for the girls. A colourful coffee table adds instant character and a nice pop of teal, while a variety of throw pillows add more texture and comfort to the overall look.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverA Smart Sectional
PHOTO 2 of 11READ LESS -Once they were finally able to get the couch downstairs, it became the perfect anchoring point for family hangouts and eventual sleepovers for the girls. A colourful coffee table adds instant character and a nice pop of teal, while a variety of throw pillows add more texture and comfort to the overall look. -
Space Savers
3/11Space Savers
3/11Plants and art add instant decor, but this couch table is also a great addition to the space as it adds bonus storage potential and a surface to add extra knickknacks, lighting and art.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverSpace Savers
PHOTO 3 of 11READ LESS -Plants and art add instant decor, but this couch table is also a great addition to the space as it adds bonus storage potential and a surface to add extra knickknacks, lighting and art. -
Storage System
4/11Storage System
4/11Cheryl and Roger had to add just a little bit of white via this custom storage wall, which features tons of space to tuck away art supplies, media, games and any extra textiles. Meanwhile there's lots of extra surface space above for more decor and art to tie the room together.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverStorage System
PHOTO 4 of 11READ LESS -Cheryl and Roger had to add just a little bit of white via this custom storage wall, which features tons of space to tuck away art supplies, media, games and any extra textiles. Meanwhile there's lots of extra surface space above for more decor and art to tie the room together. -
Chalkboard Wall
5/11Chalkboard Wall
5/11Atop that storage system is this clever chalkboard wall, where the girls can draw and leave messages for each other. It's an artful touch that makes this space family friendly and fun, but it's also muted enough to be altered as the girls grow older.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverChalkboard Wall
PHOTO 5 of 11READ LESS -Atop that storage system is this clever chalkboard wall, where the girls can draw and leave messages for each other. It's an artful touch that makes this space family friendly and fun, but it's also muted enough to be altered as the girls grow older. -
Movie Nights
6/11Movie Nights
6/11Of course to make this a true family friendly space Cheryl and Roger got a new flatscreen TV for the area. Here it fits into the decor via a more muted, naturally finished media unit and is surrounded by lots of greenery to help liven up the look.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverMovie Nights
PHOTO 6 of 11READ LESS -Of course to make this a true family friendly space Cheryl and Roger got a new flatscreen TV for the area. Here it fits into the decor via a more muted, naturally finished media unit and is surrounded by lots of greenery to help liven up the look. -
Extra Comfort
7/11Extra Comfort
7/11To add a modern quality to the space Cheryl looked for more opulent finishing touches like this gold-backed chair. She then tied the look together with cozy textiles in various patterns to help draw the eye.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverExtra Comfort
PHOTO 7 of 11READ LESS -To add a modern quality to the space Cheryl looked for more opulent finishing touches like this gold-backed chair. She then tied the look together with cozy textiles in various patterns to help draw the eye. -
Custom Tables
8/11Custom Tables
8/11Cheryl took this old spindle, refinished it with a softer stain and asked Roger to add dowels to add instant magazine and book storage. It's a great example of adding a personalized DIY to a space that gives a room function and personality.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverCustom Tables
PHOTO 8 of 11READ LESS -Cheryl took this old spindle, refinished it with a softer stain and asked Roger to add dowels to add instant magazine and book storage. It's a great example of adding a personalized DIY to a space that gives a room function and personality. -
Crafty Corners
9/11Crafty Corners
9/11This modular table (also in white) adds a fun and modern vibe, especially against the backdrop of the tropical wallpaper. Complimentary chairs create a cozy corner that's perfect for hangouts, board games or homework, without separating anyone from the main basement area.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverCrafty Corners
PHOTO 9 of 11READ LESS -This modular table (also in white) adds a fun and modern vibe, especially against the backdrop of the tropical wallpaper. Complimentary chairs create a cozy corner that's perfect for hangouts, board games or homework, without separating anyone from the main basement area. -
Custom Storage
10/11Custom Storage
10/11It was a little tricky to cut these clever shelves into the exact specifications, but once it was all finished this unit really stood out. It's a brilliant way to make the most of a corner and add decorative storage, immediately drawing the eye and giving character to the space.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverCustom Storage
PHOTO 10 of 11READ LESS -It was a little tricky to cut these clever shelves into the exact specifications, but once it was all finished this unit really stood out. It's a brilliant way to make the most of a corner and add decorative storage, immediately drawing the eye and giving character to the space. -
Just Dip It
11/11Just Dip It
11/11Last but not least, Cheryl wanted to add a personal touch to the space. So she had the girls do a little paint dipping project. The result is a fun and vibrant art wall that adds colour and personality to the space, tying it all together. Now this is a room fit for a super dad and his two favourite gals.Reno Set GoA Dark, Dreary Basement Gets a Family Ready MakeoverJust Dip It
PHOTO 11 of 11READ LESS -Last but not least, Cheryl wanted to add a personal touch to the space. So she had the girls do a little paint dipping project. The result is a fun and vibrant art wall that adds colour and personality to the space, tying it all together. Now this is a room fit for a super dad and his two favourite gals.
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