Basement Wall Paint Ideas

Tile the Walls for Easy Care

Subway tiles applied over drywall up to plate-rail height create lasting, easy-to-maintain walls to get a basement laundry area.

Cover the Wall with Pegboard

Centering the television under the small basement window plays down the awkward dimensions and placement of the window. Covered with a sheer organza shade embellished with metal washers, it appears like a bit of art.

Maximize with Molding and Paint

Arts and Crafts-style wainscoting is easy to produce with plywood, crown molding, and 1x3 boards.

Define Space with Partition Walls

Since partition walls don't need to support the weight of the house, you can construct them anywhere in the cellar to create separate chambers. This wall divides the sitting area from the dining area. Wood planks laid horizontally in a randomly staggered style recall exterior siding or wood floors.

Lines and Color Add Punch

Painting the walls a warm red above the chair rail and khaki beneath gives the place a sense of closeness. Applying the exact same red creates pattern at the wainscoting, and crisp molding makes the combination pop.