This NEVER used basement space was a dumping ground for the "stuff of life". We were tasked with making it more inviting. How'd we do? And yes, these built-ins are Ikea BILLY bookcases that we made a little fancier. No paint, just extra trim.

This NEVER used basement space was a dumping ground for the "stuff of life". We were tasked with making it more inviting. How'd we do?

This NEVER used basement space was a dumping ground for the "stuff of life". We were tasked with making it more inviting. How'd we do?

this was a bare SHELL. A place where stuff went to die. We made it the place they go to recharge their batteries.

this was a bare SHELL. A place where stuff went to die. We made it the place they go to recharge their batteries. Not bad for an Ikea hack, eh? Biggest challenge was finding Billy bookcases in stock.