How can I prevent moisture issues in my basement?

Address exterior drainage first (gutters, downspouts, grading), seal foundation cracks, install a sump pump in flood-prone areas, use dehumidifiers to control humidity levels, choose moisture-resistant materials for finishes, and consider a vapor barrier system before finishing walls.

What's the best flooring for a basement?

Luxury vinyl plank/tile offers excellent moisture resistance and warmth, ceramic tile is highly durable and moisture-resistant, engineered wood can work with proper subfloor preparation, and epoxy coating provides a durable, seamless surface for unfinished spaces.

How can I maximize ceiling height in a basement?

Choose recessed lighting instead of hanging fixtures, opt for exposed ceiling treatments rather than dropped ceilings where possible, route ductwork and plumbing along walls or joist bays, use low-profile furniture, and paint ceilings a light color to create the illusion of height.

Yes. Every account can make its first design free, and the Free plan includes a free design every month. Paid plans add more designs, 4K downloads and side-by-side style comparisons. No credit card is needed to sign up.

Will it keep my room’s layout?

Yes. Restyle and the other photo tools keep your walls, windows, doors and the shape of the room, and change the furniture, colors and decor. For a bigger change, describe it in your own words.

Which styles can I choose from?

43 styles, including Scandinavian, Mid-Century Modern, Japanese Zen, Industrial, Coastal, Bohemian, Farmhouse and Art Deco. Paid plans can compare up to 4 styles on the same photo at once.

What kind of photo works best?

A bright, level photo taken from a corner or doorway that shows as much of the room as possible. Phone photos are fine. Avoid strong filters, very dark shots and close-ups.

Can I change just one thing?

Yes. Use Edit and write what to change, like “replace the rug with a jute rug” or “paint the cabinets navy”. You can also mark spots on the photo and describe each one.

Can I use it for real estate listings?

Yes. Virtual staging furnishes empty rooms, and Empty room clears out old furniture first. Many listing services ask you to label edited photos as virtually staged, so check the rules where you list.

Are my photos private?

Yes. Your photos and designs are private to your account unless you share them, and we don’t use them to train our own models.

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AI Basement Design from your own photo.

See your basement in a new style, with the same walls, windows and layout. Then change any detail in your own words, or design one from scratch.

Keeps your walls, windows and layout
43 styles to try
Change any detail in your own words

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Your first design is free. No credit card needed.

Keeps your walls, windows and layout
43 styles to try
Change any detail in your own words

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Pick one to open the designer with it filled in, then add a style or your own photo and make it yours.

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One photo, every kind of change.

Redesign the whole room or change one detail. Each tool keeps the shape of your room, so the result still looks like your space.

Restyle the whole room

Pick a style and see the room redesigned, with the same walls, windows and layout.

Change one thing

Ask for a leather sofa, oak floors or a big plant. Everything else stays where it is.

Try a wall color

See a new color on your own walls before you buy paint. Nothing else changes.

Paint Color Visualizer

Stage an empty room

Furnish an empty room in the style you choose, ready for a listing.

AI Virtual Staging

Clear the room

Take out the furniture to see the bare space, then design it again.

Start from a blank page

No photo? Describe the room you want and get a design from scratch.

Also in the designer: Declutter to tidy a messy room, 360° panoramas you can look around in, short videos of any design, and marks you can place on the photo to change exact spots.

From photo to new design in three steps.

Nothing to install. It works in your browser on any phone or computer.

Take a photo of your basement

A phone photo is fine. Stand in a corner or doorway and fit in as much of the room as you can.

Pick a style or an idea

Choose from 43 styles, start from one of the ideas on this page, or describe what you want.

Refine and download

Compare the designs, change any detail with a few words and download the one you love.

43 styles, one click away.

Pick a style to open the designer with it chosen. Paid plans can compare up to 4 styles on the same photo at once.

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Design any space, inside and out.

101 room types, from kitchens and nurseries to cafés, salons and backyards.

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Every account can make its first design free. Paid plans add more designs every month, plus:

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Compare up to 4 styles at once
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Questions and answers.

How can I prevent moisture issues in my basement?
Address exterior drainage first (gutters, downspouts, grading), seal foundation cracks, install a sump pump in flood-prone areas, use dehumidifiers to control humidity levels, choose moisture-resistant materials for finishes, and consider a vapor barrier system before finishing walls.
What's the best flooring for a basement?
Luxury vinyl plank/tile offers excellent moisture resistance and warmth, ceramic tile is highly durable and moisture-resistant, engineered wood can work with proper subfloor preparation, and epoxy coating provides a durable, seamless surface for unfinished spaces.
How can I maximize ceiling height in a basement?
Choose recessed lighting instead of hanging fixtures, opt for exposed ceiling treatments rather than dropped ceilings where possible, route ductwork and plumbing along walls or joist bays, use low-profile furniture, and paint ceilings a light color to create the illusion of height.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Every account can make its first design free, and the Free plan includes a free design every month. Paid plans add more designs, 4K downloads and side-by-side style comparisons. No credit card is needed to sign up.
Will it keep my room’s layout?
Yes. Restyle and the other photo tools keep your walls, windows, doors and the shape of the room, and change the furniture, colors and decor. For a bigger change, describe it in your own words.
Which styles can I choose from?
43 styles, including Scandinavian, Mid-Century Modern, Japanese Zen, Industrial, Coastal, Bohemian, Farmhouse and Art Deco. Paid plans can compare up to 4 styles on the same photo at once.
What kind of photo works best?
A bright, level photo taken from a corner or doorway that shows as much of the room as possible. Phone photos are fine. Avoid strong filters, very dark shots and close-ups.
Can I change just one thing?
Yes. Use Edit and write what to change, like “replace the rug with a jute rug” or “paint the cabinets navy”. You can also mark spots on the photo and describe each one.
Can I use it for real estate listings?
Yes. Virtual staging furnishes empty rooms, and Empty room clears out old furniture first. Many listing services ask you to label edited photos as virtually staged, so check the rules where you list.
Are my photos private?
Yes. Your photos and designs are private to your account unless you share them, and we don’t use them to train our own models.