Attic and Basement Remodeling: A Color Guide

As the kids get older and need a space of their own, an attic and basement remodeling may be just what is needed. It is an opportunity to bring life to spaces that may have only served as storage areas. The chance to remodel allows you to make changes to the color palette and be creative.

Light Versus Earth Tones

Choosing colors for the basement or attic remodel depends on how you plan to use the space. You may want to introduce lighter tones in to the spaces, particularly in the basement. This approach will brighten up the area and give the room the appearance of being airy and light. A palette of lighter hues, such as blue, yellow and green may be good choices. Blue is known for a feeling of peace and green is a lively, life-giving color. Reds are exciting and powerful and good for work areas.
 
Earth tones, on the other hand, bring shades that are dusky (blue, purple and pink), earthy (variations of gray and brown) and even teal. These colors are noted for bringing a calming feel to a room.

Colors for Closed Spaces

You can use earth tones in a basement or attic as long as you avoid dark or deep shades that make the space feel closed in and oppressive.

Because both attics and basements tend to have fewer windows, using lighter shades of whatever color palette you choose is often a good idea.