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Finished Basement Decorating Ideas for Teens

Our finished basement is our designated teen hangout. Finished Basement Decorating Ideas for Teens always needs to be simple and durable, budget-friendly and comfortable.

As one of the Better Homes & Gardens at Walmart Influencers, I was really excited to tackle a quick basement makeover. The modular furniture I chose couldn’t be more perfect and comfortable. Keep reading for a full shopping list.

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Finished Basement Decorating Ideas for Teens

If you have mostly boys hanging out in your teen hangout, believe me when I recommend keeping room decor very simple. It’s not uncommon for me to come down to the basement and see all the pillows and throw blankets on the floor, food wrappers tossed about and empty and half-empty bottles of their favorite drink ICE on the floor, or under the furniture. 

No matter how many times I ask them to pick up their trash, even placing a trash basket near, it just doesn’t happen long term. So I have resigned to the fact that I’d rather have them here and comfortable, rather than having them worried and feeling unwelcomed. Much to my surprise, teen boys still need room to rough house, so choosing the right furniture and decor options were important.

I was pleasantly surprised by the fabric! It’s a soft and thick tweed-like that will withstand the use of teen boys. Also comes in a lighter or darker grey. It will be easy to clean when needed with this DIY upholstery cleaner.

As much as I would love my rooms to always look like the staged photos, they don’t. People live here. And as an old friend says… “people over perfection. ”

Choosing Furniture for your Basement Makeover for Teens

When I did the last finished basement update for teens, I chose a fold-out futon similar to this one, because it would give people a place to sleep for the many sleepovers my son had during high school. Sleepovers aren’t happening so much anymore, so I upgraded to furniture that is easily moved around to meet their needs, whether it’s playing video games, movie watching, or playing board games (yes, they still play board games).

We also have my son’s extra-large bean bag that also adds a comfortable place to sit. It was a bit difficult to photograph, so out it went! Here’s a quick shot below of where it will be.

I chose a couple of new pillows that would be stylish, yet durable. They can throw these where ever because they will hold up! I have listed a few more stylish options on the Teen Hangout shopping list below.

Finished Basement Wall Decor for Teens

This time I really tried to figure out what would speak to teens for a comfortable and welcoming place to hang out. My son really loves photography and music.

So I framed two of his Antelope Canyon photos he took, which kind of match our stained and etched concrete floor. Then I created 2 posters with quotes from his favorite artists and had them printed into a 16×20 size. You can download them in The Printable Vault which is free for TCL subscribers. I thought they were the perfect finished basement decorating ideas for teens. More relatable, temporary, and budget-friendly.

The DIY Life Size Photo Strip is still on the wall too! He keeps asking me to change it, but I love it! I guess now that he’s 20, it’s a little embarrassing for him. I must be doing my job.

Keeping a large basket where they can toss throw blankets into does help. They don’t always hit it or even try, but it makes for easy and fast clean up.

Fill the basement full of everything they may need and you’ll have happy teenagers. We need jars full of snacks, baskets full of microwave popcorn, and a mini-fridge full of water and flavored drinks. I will admit that I never purchase dark-colored drinks.

Finished Basement Decorating Ideas for Teens Shopping List

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Step by Step Decorating Options

So many seating options with this modular furniture. They’re easy to scoot around for a variety of activities.

Hopefully, these Finished Basement Decorating Ideas for Teens will inspire you to makeover a room that needs a room makeover refresh!

 

 

 

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I’ve got great tips for Finished Basement Ideas! It’s been a while since I’ve updated our Teen Hangout in our daylight basement and my tip is to keep it simple, inviting and accommodating for several teens. I also like using functional furniture that is simple to clean, stylish, inexpensive and can also be used for sleeping. Decorating a small apartment or basement can have it’s challenges.

As part of the blogger network for Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart, our challenge this month was to refresh a space, so I knew exactly what I wanted. I’m also giving away a $50 Walmart Gift Card over on my Instagram. Head over and enter!

I had my eye on this amazing Better Homes and Gardens Rowen Fold Out Linen Futon for a couple of months!

It was stylish, and was on sale for $299! AND they even delivered it for free. It couldn’t have been easier to order.

(Do you like that DIY Photo Booth Photo Strip? Here’s the tutorial)

Order yours HERE! 

The best part? It folds out into a sleeper, which makes a great finished basement idea for functional living.

And look at the detailing! The nailheads, the buttons… I love it!

My son is a senior in high school, so it’s not uncommon that our home is the gathering place for video game playing, monopoly, poker night, movie night or firepit s’mores night with many of his friends. It’s also not uncommon for several crashing for the night.

This is one of our smartest finished basement ideas, because now we’ve got many places for them to crash with two fold out convertible sofas, a recliner, and a fold out floor bed.

Since I was adding a new piece of furniture, I HAD to buy more pillows too. I love all the new spring options.

Nothing I purchased was too expensive, so I don’t have to worry about the wear the tear from teen boys. It’s so easy to have stylish home decor with any of the Better Homes and Gardens at Walmart products, almost all their pillows are always under $10! Finished basement ideas are simple with so many options.

Finished Basement Ideas – Easy Decorating

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This fold-out sofa futon is very sturdy and comfortable! It comes delivered to your home in a box that is really narrow and a little longer than the sofa. It took my husband and son about 15 minutes to assemble it and have it set up for use. I’m thinking this fold-out futon sofa will be great for my son in college!

I used to have a coffee table, but since they usually push it out of the way and slide one of the pieces of furniture closer to the TV, I removed it.

 

I now make sure this teen hangout has plenty of food, drinks, and places to sit or sleep. One of the best-finished basement ideas is having a kitchenette with a microwave and small fridge. I keep a basket full of microwavable popcorn, s’more making supplies, candy jars full of candy and a fridge full of bottled water and soda.

If you know you’ll be hosting several teens, it’s a good idea to plug in a power strip with a few iPhone chargers. Food and keeping their electronics charged… that’s all they really care about.

Finished Basement Ideas for a Teen Hangout

Whatever your needs are, keep your finished basement ideas simple and functional for several activities.

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