Whether you’re converting a basement or considering one in your self build plans, there are certain elements of basement design that can be more tricky to manage due to its subterranean location. From ...

Basement conversions have a habit of looking deceptively simple on paper. You already own the space, the footprint isn’t changing, and from the outside very little may appear different. This ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Terri Williams is a journalist covering housing trends. In 2026 Basement Design Trends Part 1, I covered indoor pools, speakeasies ...