![A workroom in the basement with all white walls and white furniture.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/HERO.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-1_OVERALL-1024x682.jpg)
With the cold winters in Pennsylvania, it is important for Leanne to have a space inside for her and her family to create and relax. A space for ideas to become reality. The dark and dingy basement once filled with pipes, wires, and debris now works as what she calls her Sub-Studio, a bright, creative space with an art studio, a ceramic studio, and plenty of space for the family to lounge.
“It is exactly how I wanted everything to feel, a fresh start.” – Leanne Ford
When it came to picking the paint color, she knew it had to be white. But not just any white. A hue to fit the style of the historic home, but also crisp enough to brighten the space. She picked a white that matched her vision. Blank Canvas, a hopeful and welcoming white with limitless possibilities to transform any vision into a reality… this was the obvious choice for her basement walls.
“it’s warm and welcoming but still clean and fresh with a hint of vintage,” – Leanne Ford
![An open paint can showing the color Blank Canvas.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/DC-003_BLANK-CANVAS.jpg)
Basements tend to hold moisture which causes mold and mildew. Starting with the right primer, choosing durable, stain-repellent, and moisture-resistant paint products is important.
Walls: BEHR DYNASTY® INTERIOR SEMI-GLOSS ENAMEL tinted to BLANK CANVAS DC-003
Stone Wall: BEHR DRYPLUS™ MASONRY WATERPROOFER tinted to BLANK CANVAS DC-003
Primer: KILZ 3® PREMIUM, INTERIOR | EXTERIOR PRIMER
![Three products can images, Dynasty, DryPlus, Kilz3,](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Products.jpg)
The art studio is filled with all of Leanne’s art supplies. This is her space to play and disconnect from her job.
![A sink area for washing up.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2A.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-6_Art-Studio-819x1024.jpg)
![An area in the basement with a large lantern light, the space is used for painting.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2B.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-2_Art-Studio-683x1024.jpg)
![A seating area with all white walls.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2C.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-4_Art-Studio-819x1024.jpg)
Leanne’s ceramic studio is where she lets her creativity inspire. She likes to dive in with zero plans and see what comes out.
![A large area for pottery projects.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3A.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-19_CeramicStudio-1024x682.jpg)
![Shelving with pottery placed on them.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/3B.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-24_CeramicStudio-819x1024.jpg)
“It’s creatively beyond inspiring for me to play in here.” – Leanne Ford
The comfy couch and pile of pillows are used to create a relaxing lounge area for Leanne and her family.
![A comfy couch placed in the basement.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4A.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-33-1024x682.jpg)
![An area in the basement with a bunch of pillows piled up to use as a lounge area.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/4B.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-32_pillows-1024x682.jpg)
Leanne made sure to make every space special.
![A bathroom with all white wall and a mirrored heart shape leaning above the sink.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/5.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-9_Bathroom-683x1024.jpg)
She used the extra Blank Canvas from the walls to paint furniture, old doors, picture frames, and canvases as part of the renovation.
![A work area with a small desk in the basement.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/6.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-3_Desk_LeftOverPaint-683x1024.jpg)
The old doors from her main home were pulled, painted, and recycled as a wall in the new space.
![An office area in the basement with white walls and a dark brown table.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/7.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-35_OldDoors-819x1024.jpg)
For the picture frames and canvases, Leanne poured the extra paint into a baby pool and dipped the frames, fully covering them. Check out the link to see how she went about this: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu9kSG1OzB_/?img_index=1
![A white brick wall with white painted picture frames leaning against it.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/8.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-8_Frames_LeftOverPaint-819x1024.jpg)
A special touch was added with expressions written on the walls and minimalistic designs hand-drawn on the furniture.
![A painted brick wall in the basement with the words written on it; "The writing is on the wall".](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9A.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-5_Creative-Words-683x1024.jpg)
![A sitting area in a basement.](https://www.behr.com/colorfullybehr/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/9B.LFI_Basement-Studio-Project-WEB-26_Bench-683x1024.jpg)
“It’s wild how, when you give your mind space, and you actually have a physical space, you can think freer,”– Leanne Ford
Click on the link to watch a two-minute recap of the renovation https://www.instagram.com/p/Cu1_lUWubVj/?hl=en
For additional inspiration and fresh ideas for your home check out Behr’s Designer Stories.
Colorfully yours,
Larayne
Design Credit: Leanne Ford Interiors
Interior Styling Credit: Hilary Robertson
Photography Credit: Erin Kelly
Copy References: leannefordinteriors, Instagram reels, DIY Diary