The basement is a great spot for a second small kitchen or a wet bar. It's great space for storage and entertaining and it can be carved out of just a few square feet. Plus, if you ever really need it, if you've got the plumbing set up, you can easily turn the basement into a small in-law apartment.
Here the architecture and larger pieces, as well as the lighting are symmetrical, while smaller objects can throw things a bit off kilter and keep things lively.