EVEN THE MOST casual horror-movie viewers know that basements are where protagonists go to, as TikTok teens would say, “get unalived.” For interior designers, however, the most unnerving part of these ...

This undated photo provided by Jenny Kirschner shows a basement designed by the New York-based interior designer. Cheerful color and cozy furnishings with warm, soft upholstery transform this basement ...

We gave interior designers Sasha Bikoff, Becky Carter, and Courtney McLeod a photo of the same basement rec room—then asked each of them to create a new design for it in their particular style, ...

Add mirrors and try color drenching or layering for a brighter, cohesive look. Try a bold mural or peel-and-stick wallpaper to enhance brightness and style. Use light LVP or peel-and-stick flooring to ...