24 Basem*nt Bathroom Ideas for Every Style and Budget (2024)

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  Hang Floral Wallpaper

  

  Using dramatic wallpaper is a go-to move for adding a dose of style to a powder room. Construction 2 Style embraced the low-lit basem*nt setting and chose dark finishes, painting one wall forest green and hanging dark floral wallpaper on the other to make a bold statement.

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  Maximize Any Natural Light

  

  If your basem*nt bathroom includes even the smallest of windows, be sure to work around it to maximize natural light. Kaemingk Design centered the shower head in the middle of the window and mounted it on the ceiling and tiled the bathroom with light neutral tiles for an organic feel.

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  Use Budget-Friendly Tile

  

  Give your basem*nt a budget-friendly makeover with classic subway tile. Quinn's Place renovated the dingy, dated 70s-style basem*nt bathroom of a 1912 house with bright white paint, white subway tiles with dark grout, black penny tiles on the floor and shower pan, and a clear sliding glass shower door to keep sightlines clear and create a sense of openness in the snug room.

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  Add DIY Decor Touches

  

  Don't let a basem*nt location stop you from creating a breezy coastal bathroom design. This Is Our Bliss revamped the basic white space into an elevated version of itself with a bright white vanity; black, blue, gray, and gold accents; and framed a blown-up beach photo from a trip to Maui to add a personal touch.
  

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  Do a DIY Makeover

  

  If your basem*nt bathroom is in good condition but needs a little more style, give it a lift with a budget DIY makeover. Lemons, Lavender, & Laundry spent just $100 to spruce up a dated basem*nt bathroom by using leftover materials and plenty of elbow grease. Spare pale gray paint went onto the wall; the vanity went navy blue; and DIY wall art and stenciled floor tiles added some simple decor elements.

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  Use Warm Earthy Tile Colors

  

  Shades of pink and terracotta and mixed wood tones will give your basem*nt bathroom a shot of warmth. Fresh Exchange brought this space to life with two styles of Fireclay Tile on walls and floors; black hardware; and a wash of pale pink wall paint.

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  Double Up on Lighting

  

  Basem*nt bathrooms typically need plenty of lighting to compensate for the lack of natural light. Jennifer Allwood Home installed both can ceiling lights and a bright fixture over the vanity to brighten this contemporary bathroom. A shot of turquoise blue is a nod to the pool area beyond the sliding glass doors.

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  Mix Stone Slabs and Tile

  

  Marble will create an elevated modern feel in a basem*nt bathroom. Sarah Richardson Design mixed sleek marble slabs on the vanity and main wall of the shower with a mix of pale neutral tiles for a cohesive look that isn't one-dimensional.

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  Install a Dog Shower

  

  Who says your basem*nt bathroom has to be reserved for humans?

  "Many of our clients have precious pups who become a key factor in our design decision making," says interior designer Tiffany Leigh of Tiffany Leigh Design, adding that dog shower requests are becoming the norm among her clientele. "I think it’s safe to say dogs rule the design, but it doesn’t have to mean compromising style.”

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  Incorporate Warm Metal Tones

  

  In a basem*nt bathroom with no natural light, incorporate gold-toned metal tones on lighting and plumbing fixtures to add warmth. An arched mirror is a nod to the history of the 1930s Tudor home in this renovation from Priscilla Frost for Emily Henderson Design.
  

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  Add Mosaic Tile Lettering

  

  Paint your basem*nt bathroom white for maximum brightness. Add a lighthearted personal touch with a mosaic word phrase in the flooring, like this modern space from Michelle Berwick Design.

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  Hang a DIY Wall Collage

  

  Your basem*nt bathroom should have the same design DNA as the rest of your house. Leanne Ford Interiors decorated the half bath located off the vintage-style basem*nt home bar of this home with the same colorful spirit. The walls are decorated in a mix of colorful tiles and a DIY collage that makes it personal and eccentric.

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  Install a Basem*nt Shower

  

  A basem*nt bathroom with a shower is a nice complement to an underground space that contains a home gym. Include plenty of storage for fresh towels, like the storage niche in this bathroom from Michelle Berwick Design.

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  Hang Bold Wallpaper

  

  If your basem*nt bathroom is visible from the main space, hang dramatic wallpaper to distract the eye.

  Chango & Co. gave this finished basem*nt bathroom a sophisticated feel with black-and-white abstract wallpaper and a sleek black marble sink centered on the door that looks polished even when the door is open.

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  Hang Some Art on the Wall

  

  While you wouldn't hang your most prized artwork in a moisture-prone room like a basem*nt bathroom, there's no reason you can't decorate the walls with art.

  Hang a framed thrift store landscape or seascape painting to give a windowless space a view, like this space from Priscilla Frost for Emily Henderson Design.

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  Add a Striped Sink Curtain

  

  If your basem*nt bathroom includes a vintage pedestal sink in good condition, make it more functional with an old-fashioned skirt. Leanne Ford Interiors chose a blue-and-white stripe that blends in with simple tiles, vintage fixtures, and exposed pipes.

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  Float the Vanity

  

  A floating wood vanity will add warmth to a basem*nt bathroom while adding an airy feel. Michelle Berwick Design chose a weathered wood tone to complement this modern design with vertical shiplap walls and shower tiles.

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  Make It Contemporary

  

  Give your basem*nt bathroom a contemporary feel with simple finishes and just a hint of color.

  Louis Duncan-He Designs paired black hex tiles with white walls, an ice blue vanity, and illustrated black-and-white wallpaper with a nautical theme in this airy basem*nt bathroom.

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  Decorate the Guest Suite

  

  If you're decorating or remodeling a basem*nt guest suite, use the same palette in both the bedroom and the adjoining bathroom.

  Michelle Berwick Design decorated this basem*nt bathroom in shades of black and white. Patterned floor tile adds a graphic element.

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  Lay Graphic Floor Tiles

  

  Graphic patterned floor tile adds movement and drama to a basem*nt bathroom. Priscilla Frost for Emily Henderson Design used the empty space between the shower box and the wall to create a corner nook for hanging up wet towels with the addition of wall hooks.

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  Try a DIY Refresh

  

  If a full basem*nt reno is unaffordable for now, opt for a DIY refresh. A Beautiful Mess painted a tired brown wood vanity in a refreshing shade of green (Behr Green Balsam) to give this basem*nt bathroom a budget-friendly lift.

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  Include Decorative Storage

  

  Save space and money by using inexpensive lightweight decor pieces such as a leaning ladder to store towels in your basem*nt bathroom, like this space from Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions.

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  Add a Shiplap Accent Wall

  

  Elevate your basem*nt bathroom with a shiplap accent wall. Paint it navy like Amy Leferink at Interior Impressions to make it stand out even more in a room decorated with pale fixtures and finishes.

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  Embrace Imperfections

  

  Skip the drywall and whitewash weathered basem*nt bathroom walls and floors to give the space a cohesive feel without erasing its patina.

  Leanne Ford Interiors gave this lightly renovated basem*nt studio bathroom a lift with a coat of white paint and a decorative mirror for an effortless feel.