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 ...

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 ...

Kathryn Bechen, author of the new "Small Space Organizing" (Revell Books), first tackled basement decorating while living in a tiny basement apartment. Years later, she preaches the same decorating ...