Basement Flooring Design Ideas That Fit Every Basement Need

What are you using your basement for? Whatever it is, you’ll need a specific type of flooring, and we’re going to help you find it!

We decorate them with throw rugs, we track mud and slush all over them, we walk on them everyday, but most of us don’t consider how much thought they require until we’re renovating or finishing a room. What are these things? Floors, of course! Floors are a vital component to your home improvement and, depending on what you’re using them for, the material you choose to use differs. Whether you’re repairing a water damaged basement, designing a rec room for the family, or just brainstorming finished basement ideas, there’s a basement flooring design for you, and here’s a list to help you find it.

Basement Bar

Your friends will never want to go to a real bar again after seeing your basement flooring made from reclaimed whiskey barrels, wine corks or bottle caps. For more of a rustic look you can also use recycled leather belts or copper pennies.

Kids Play Room

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Inspire your kids’ creative side with these Jigsaw Puzzle Pieces Wood Flooring, or Chalkboard Painted Floors. If you want a statement piece in your basement, glamify your dull concrete floors by following this How To Glitter Your Concrete Floor tutorial.

Outdoor Basement

If the great outdoors are calling your name, try using Cross Cut Tree Slice Wood Floors, or DIY Palette Floors for an outdoorsy feel.

Sports Room

Bring the game to you by using astro turf, sports themed hardwood, or hockey rink carpeting to replicate one of these ultimate game-day viewing rooms.

Music Room

If you’re looking for a musically-inspired room, try using album covers as basement flooring like this Cleveland Record Store, or create these Sheet Music Paper Mache Floors.

Home Gym

If you’re looking for some tips on How To Turn Your Basement Into A Home Gym, try using these Waterproof Interlocking Gym Floor Mats that protect your floors from dropped weights or spilled water bottles.

Traditional

If you’re looking for a more traditional floor, try using carpet tiles to create one of these Colorful Carpet Tile Designs.



If you’re thinking of renovating your basement, or already have, send us a photo or tell us about your basement flooring ideas in a comment below!