Transforming Our Basement into the Ultimate Cozy Retreat ✨ HYGGE INSPIRED HOME

Welcome to my Basement DIY Renovation Vlog! After tons of planning, brainstorming, and rolling up my sleeves (with my little one incognito haha) I’m thrilled to finally share the complete transformation of our once chaotic storage zone into the coziest, most hygge-inspired space in our home. In this video, I’ll take you through every step of the process—from painting and building furniture to adding thoughtful touches like wall moulding, textures, and the pièce de résistance: an electric fireplace. This project has been a labour of love, and I can’t wait to show you how it all came together -- I hope you love it as much as I do! I hope you enjoy a little behind-the-scenes and the before-and-after moments. But my real goal is to provide you with plenty of inspiration to create your own dreamy retreat at home. And coming up this week I'll also be sharing more on the main inspiration for the space and how you can apply it to your space too! Sending loads of love to you and your home! Let’s dive in! Amanda xo For even more of this project check out my Blog Post here! https://amandaweldon.com/10-ways-to-create-a-cozy-hygge-inspired-space/ LINKS YOU MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN // IKEA Hauga Unit: https://bit.ly/4h6411r IKEA Astrid Floor Lamp: https://bit.ly/4agax2S IKEA Lomviken Black Frames: https://bit.ly/3DRF8aW Chunky Knit Blanket: https://bit.ly/3WhFhux Our Runner Rug: https://bit.ly/3WbjkgL Our Area Rug: https://bit.ly/40uc0zg The Area Rug Under Pad: https://bit.ly/3WhEKZz Battery Operated Taper Candles: https://amzn.to/3DRV4de Black Wall Sconce Candle Holders: https://amzn.to/4acB9BG Battery Powered Picture Light: https://amzn.to/42cL2O4 Set of 2 Wall Sconces Battery Powered: https://amzn.to/42cv6eG Santal & Vetiver Candle: https://bit.ly/4fXddnf English Pear & Freesia Diffuser: https://bit.ly/40bJ3qy Candle Lamp with Timer: https://amzn.to/4gQD5m7 Maple Tin Candle: https://amzn.to/3PtPJvg Cottage Inspired Prints: https://bit.ly/4baK7ze English Countryside Painting: https://bit.ly/4fJjKSq Paint on the Walls: https://www.farrow-ball.com/paint/drop-cloth VIDEO CHAPTERS // 00:00 - 04:43 - Welcome to the Basement Transformation Vlog 04:44 - 09:19 - Day One Decluttering and Painting 09:20 - 23:38 - Day Two IKEA Assembly and Storage Solutions 23:39 - 32:01 - Day Three Wainscotting and Artwork Hanging 32:02 - 42:10 - Day Four Final Wall Touches and Starting to Decorate 42:11 - 49:30 - Day Five Final Touches and Our New Fireplace 49:31 - 54:35 - The Final Look and The Completed Project #diyprojects #homedesign #diyideas 🤍 JOIN ME ON INSTAGARM - https://www.instagram.com/belowtheblonde 🌸 FOLLOW ME ON TIKTOK - https://bit.ly/38I7tRG ✨ SHOP MORE OF MY OUTFITS ON MY LTK https://www.shopltk.com/explore/amandaweldon I've hope you can pull some inspiration from my videos. Your support means the world to me. 🌎 Thanks for being here. Much Love, AW Some of these links above are affiliate links which means that I earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for supporting this little dream and my small business by clicking through my links! ❤️ basement renovation, DIY basement makeover, hygge home ideas, cozy home transformation, home renovation vlog, pregnant and DIY, basement decor inspiration, how to create a hygge space, electric fireplace makeover, wall moulding DIY, IKEA hacks, affordable home renovation, cozy basement ideas, painting tips and tricks, layering textures in decor, home organization ideas, small basement design, hygge-inspired decor, before and after renovation, basement DIY project