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Let's say you're a newlywed and saving up for a down payment on your first house. Or maybe you recently retired and just didn't need a large house anymore. Perhaps you're a live-in nanny or elder care provider, and an apartment comes with the job. There are many life and work situations that make living in a basement apartment a great option, particularly if your basement apartment comes equipped with a kitchen, bathroom, and private entrance. Some basement apartment dwellers rent from family or friends; others have a more traditional, renter/landlord setup.

If your apartment is in the basement of a house, you can create a homey place for yourself in many ways:

Create a "foyer." Many basement apartments lack an entrance area because the basement is built to be just another room. Create a faux foyer by placing some of the following items near the door: a runner-type rug, a chair, a mirror, and a coat rack.

Warm it up. Some basements are a little dark or cold, but you can warm it up by painting the walls with warm, rich colors.

Lighting. If you have a drop tile ceiling in your basement apartment, you might have tube lighting built right into the
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