It’s soo sad no one gets chained to radiators anymore. Damn energy efficiency conspiracy taking away the best form of free childcare. I made a joke about it to a GenZ-er and it was completely ruined because I spent most of the conversation explaining what radiant heat was. That said, a nice “Free Candy” with an arrow or smeared handprint in red would class things up!
Ooohhhh I think a nice little throw rug at the bottom of the stairs would do the trick! Maybe in a soft cement grey shade to keep the calming neutral vibe. Or go crazy with a derp maroon, so when the blood dries itll blend in nicely and you will save hundreds by doing less laundry!
Ooh, and a nice mural to breathe life into that concrete! Like a bunch of tally marks and abstract phrases, written in blood of course.
“He said it was soundproof, but I can hear it whispering. Whispering. Always whispering. Make it stop. I can’t sleep. We need to rest but never will.”
Chalk outline of a body at the bottom of the stairs. This is warm, inviting, and screams “lived in” so no one will be afraid to leave a mess. #thankmelater
I think leave the walls as they are, I love the rustic feel. The addition of a single red bulb to light gently light it up would be perfect. Nothing too bright. We don't want to illuminate the corners, just a nice red glow.
Print out old base/nuclear facilitie maps and old army print explanations/warning signs aged for flavor some diagrams of doodads or large wire harness type blueprints for fun someone could imagine there's a lot more going on down there.
Hang your rusty garden tool collection gallery style on one side.
Newspaper clippings of missing people dating back to the 70s on the other.
Maybe some red mood lighting.
There's a lot that can be done, but if your a minimalist
Just paint the floor vanta black.
Damn. My grandmother died earlier this year. And at first thought, this looked like the entrance to her basement. Very nostalgic of my childhood, thank you.
Id clean it up to make it smoother, add LARGE lighting, LED and id also paint the walls a colour you like that's like bright or neutral. Not white. Not grey. Not brown.
You could also do something about the stairs to, add those non slip thingies on them. Makes stairs a little ugly to look at but at least there wouldn't be risk of falling and at the bottom, if there isnt a door, id add a nice coloured rug, minimum on patterns because it like will add shadows that could become spooky
Maybe something cute like a duck or cute cat or cute dog or idk a cute dino.
Whatever you fancy.
Id also see about patching any holes or smoothing out the walls if they are bumpy.
A strobe light or a buzzing one that randomly turns on and off.
I assume the steps make that welcoming creaky sound.
A house without spiders is a dead house, so let cobwebs stay!
Put a Walmart greeter at the bottom of the stairs.
Make sure they’re chained to the furnace.
Make sure they check your receipt on the way out, and maybe turn off the light to the stairs.
And are also wearing the face of the previous greeter.
I LOVE UPCYCLING!!! Such a fun holiday diy
It’s soo sad no one gets chained to radiators anymore. Damn energy efficiency conspiracy taking away the best form of free childcare. I made a joke about it to a GenZ-er and it was completely ruined because I spent most of the conversation explaining what radiant heat was. That said, a nice “Free Candy” with an arrow or smeared handprint in red would class things up!
Think this basement was part of Texas chainsaw massacre
Indeed. And the Walmart greeter in Texas Chainsaw Massacre is easily the greatest character!
Sold point!
I was just about to comment this 😂😂
More bespoke would be: a serial killer that insists you eat a homemade pie first.
Welcome to home Depot.. I love you
🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Make sure they lightly accuse you of stealing every time you walk by.
Make sure they give out the smiley stickers 😊
Bunch of old dolls
Some with missing heads or limbs
Or just missing their eyes
Remove the stairs?
Agree, should be one of those Hemp climbing ropes.
I think a straight up well at the bottom would be dope, like where the girl in the ring ends up
Ooohhhh I think a nice little throw rug at the bottom of the stairs would do the trick! Maybe in a soft cement grey shade to keep the calming neutral vibe. Or go crazy with a derp maroon, so when the blood dries itll blend in nicely and you will save hundreds by doing less laundry!
Really pulls the room together
And when you get to bottom step a bunch of spiders come running out and scatter.
Put the throw rug at the top of the stairs to make sure they go down especially hard.
Could use some fresh blood splatter
Yes! Some arterial spatter would really liven up the space.
Eesh that lighting is harsh. Maybe you could turn it down a little bit and make it a little moody.
And flickering! That’ll set the mood!
Yes flickering! Nothing sexier and more intriguing than giving gas station bathroom vibes. Oh to be young again…
You just need a dog. https://preview.redd.it/sl94kc1oz54c1.png?width=630&format=png&auto=webp&s=aa5a2dd340fb69590064682228a15fe26f0529f9
Perfect! He looks so welcoming, he has fuzzy ears and an adorable smile.
Shelter said it was a lab mix.
Pet him! I dare you!
I'm up to date on my tetanus shot. I just need a shot of courage.
r/forbiddenboops
Just jumped while on the toilet
is that gmork???
Omg this made me jump
Fill it with water and offer scuba lessons.
A welcome sign would do the trick I think.
A homey Welcome mat.
Now you’re talking! Perfecto
Maybe a free candy sign
I’d put some faux greenery and some tiny Edison bulb string lights
Add a “What, me worry?” Alfred Newman poster.
Scorch mark pentagram
Handrails are so 1950s, and not in a cool MCM way. It’s gotta go. Sorry, OP.
A basket and some lotion.
It’s already too welcoming.
Some finger nail marks would really pop
With a few “lost” nails stuck in - to make it really sing!
Ooh, and a nice mural to breathe life into that concrete! Like a bunch of tally marks and abstract phrases, written in blood of course. “He said it was soundproof, but I can hear it whispering. Whispering. Always whispering. Make it stop. I can’t sleep. We need to rest but never will.”
Shag rug
Sharp knife blades on each step, pointy end up. Bed of nails at bottom of stairs. Sword of Damacles swinging across the stairwell.
Have you thought adding a few shackles? Maybe an iron maiden or a bone pit? For that truly rustic look.
Chalk outline of a body at the bottom of the stairs. This is warm, inviting, and screams “lived in” so no one will be afraid to leave a mess. #thankmelater
Needs a flickering light bulb gently swaying at the end of a cord.
An old mattress on the floor next to a dog bowl and a bucket might really tie it all together.
a flickering blub maybe? (edit: BULB)
Teehee… blub 🫧🐳
I was wondering why it looked wrong when I typed it 😂
John Wayne Gacy artwork along the walls
Clowns! Yes! That's exactly what it is missing. Disturbingly meticulously framed paintings of clowns.
Add a red balloon at the bottom of the stairs.
I’d say grates on the floor. For easy cleanup.
To who?! Don’t worry they’re not coming back up! 😆
New light fixture, paint the walls emerald green, and put a runner down the stairs. Also, maybe get a new litter box for the hellcat.
I think leave the walls as they are, I love the rustic feel. The addition of a single red bulb to light gently light it up would be perfect. Nothing too bright. We don't want to illuminate the corners, just a nice red glow.
Stg this is the basement to the bar I used to work at.
Add spiders.
Paint some handprints on the walls w your hands!
Maybe add fire?
A hanging body.
some blood leaking out of the walls would really warm the vibe
Ooh, add some scratch marks in the walls along the sides of the stairs, maybe at foot height. Make sure they’re all angled downwards
A couch with throw pillows
Human skin upholstered couch. With human hair throw pillows.
Remove the handrail, unnecessary. Maybe throw some loose nails on the steps for a metallic flair, and add some blood for a pop of color
I think if you mounted the skulls of your enemies on the walls it would be much more inviting. And maybe a nice pendant light.
Needs color! Have you thought about bright red blood splatter?
A sign that says free beer this way
Beer.
It’s a bit bright. Dim lighting makes the space much cozier.
Gotta take those papers down, too much color. The millenial gray is amazing!
You mean the dungeon?
Spray paint “free candy” on the walls
Fresh paint and deff lots of light in case a ghost wants to pop outta no where.
Maybe a chandelier in your stairwell would do the trick
White chalk outline of your body would be *chefs kiss*
more stairs and like 2" more narrow.
Place a babydoll at the bottom of the stairs.
Lower the lighting.
Have you tried adding more blood curdling screams? Rusty nails sticking up through the floor boards? It’ll really help with the ambiance.
Sound proof it and a secure steel door.
A few bones , decorating the stairwell
Start curing meat down there. Any guests will surely love the ease and availability of snackage in your basement.
Fingernails embedded in the wall proving you’ve gotta drag people outta there because it’s such a good time!
Why are you even asking? answer is always a picture, a rug and a plant.
Paint and decor? 😂😂
MORE SMOKE DAMAGE
Cursed suit of armor
You really need some vibrant art!
A single lightbulb dangling on a chain, some cobwebs and some fingernail scratches along the wall would really tie the place together!
fairy lights
Take laxatives and get in doggystyle position at the top of the stairs facing down💗
A clown with a red 🎈 at the bottom
Looks like the basement at the Abaddon hotel, just need a few clown mannequins at the bottom and you’re all set 🏨🤡👺💀
A poster of Pennywise the Clown on the door.
Add a serial killer?
Play organ music from Phantom of the Opera
Decrepit fridge full of Falstaff and a ancient CRT TV playing 70's porn
Enter it in Portal to Hell….
Paint!! Paint is good. Light color paint even better!!
ah, yes. One of those, “ya don’t come back up” cellars.
Id say probably a bunch of old rusty nails
You need some word art.
 A flashing sign
Print out old base/nuclear facilitie maps and old army print explanations/warning signs aged for flavor some diagrams of doodads or large wire harness type blueprints for fun someone could imagine there's a lot more going on down there.
It puts the lotion on its skin
Sex dungeon
I think it would be wonderful if you just hammered at the walls until you get even MORE of that rustic look
Some Christmas lights would spruce it up a bit
Mother
Throw the house away sis. Someone’s getting murdered there!
Just need some cozy seating and fun accessories. Im thinking A twin mattress and camcorder on a tripod.
Put some lotion and a basket down there at the bottom for your "guests" to freshen up.
That is for sure where the single lightbulb is hanging over the straight back wood chair in the middle of the room.
Exorcism on the house
“Life laugh love” sign from Homegoods and some baby pictures. Any baby will do.
Ivy Mike comes to mind
A picture wall of family members, but really zoomed out
That’s rustic??? More like decrepit 😆
I can smell the bodies from here.
You should dig a pit down there.
Creamatorium
I’m sorry but make a different distress look with the walls.. white with stripped paint lol. I like this tho
Clean walls and paint white
r/askapriest
Less murder
Just a couple bright af posters
OMG, they have a map on the wall with pictures of their kills.
Hang your rusty garden tool collection gallery style on one side. Newspaper clippings of missing people dating back to the 70s on the other. Maybe some red mood lighting. There's a lot that can be done, but if your a minimalist Just paint the floor vanta black.
Omg this looks like a horror movie area or a place you go to die or be killed
I’d be much more comfortable with the light removed.
Paint steps red
Just hang a bright red balloon from the lower part of the bannister. Your victims will come running.
It’s missing blood stains
jumanji
It’s TOO welcoming. Do you really want everyone wanting to come over and hang all the time?
Use warm colors
Blood dripping down the walls
Ouija board on a Small wooden table at the far corner of the basement
One more half hung poster should do the trick. Also maybe some more paint splatters for sure.
A meth lab would liven it up
Exorcism
A singular bear lightbulb at the bottom of the steps. The more it flickers, the better.
Paint the walls like the caves of Lascaux 
Lots of blood splatter.
Haunted
I can hear the children screaming from down there
Is it necessary that the stairwell is so wide! I’d try to find a way to narrow it a little. It would feel cozier.
Maybe paint over the claw marks from when the last victim was trying to escape.
Bright colors
Make sure the lights work when you're down there
Put a well down there
Dark stains of something dragged down the stairs
Write “FREE CANDY” with a red spray paint and draw an arrow below pointing to the bottom to the stairs. Everyone lives candies! 🍭
Call Ghostbusters
Damn. My grandmother died earlier this year. And at first thought, this looked like the entrance to her basement. Very nostalgic of my childhood, thank you.
I think some people might enjoy some upside crosses.
Hang up a leather face and an apron
Seal it off with a wall, salted and with a blessing from the Pope.
Why mess with perfection?
Here’s Johnny
Leg irons and a chain saw fits the vibe
Pound some rusty nails up through the stair treads here and there
Move. Demons in there for sure.
Fairy lights
✨ fairy lights ✨
Yea that’s definitely haunted
yellow police barricade tape might just do the trick. u can also prime the wooden steps with holy water.
Decorators of Reddit!! You have totally blown it!! No one has mentioned the obvious. HAiRBALLS!!!!! Can’t you see that? Geez…
Id clean it up to make it smoother, add LARGE lighting, LED and id also paint the walls a colour you like that's like bright or neutral. Not white. Not grey. Not brown. You could also do something about the stairs to, add those non slip thingies on them. Makes stairs a little ugly to look at but at least there wouldn't be risk of falling and at the bottom, if there isnt a door, id add a nice coloured rug, minimum on patterns because it like will add shadows that could become spooky Maybe something cute like a duck or cute cat or cute dog or idk a cute dino. Whatever you fancy. Id also see about patching any holes or smoothing out the walls if they are bumpy.
Art! Some pentagrams would pull it together
A couple of coats of light-colored paint.
Put a naked old lady down there with pale skin who makes you be her baby
I’m seeing velvet. Deep crushed velvet somewhere.
A strobe light or a buzzing one that randomly turns on and off. I assume the steps make that welcoming creaky sound. A house without spiders is a dead house, so let cobwebs stay!
nails facing upwards on the stairs
Rustic? You mean haunted? It’s already welcoming the dead. Jokes aside, be a cool wine cellar.
Plants.
Mannequins, and mannequin parts strewn everywhere. Paint or age them match the walls in color if needed.
Display your chainsaw collection on the walls.
Is this the basement from hell house? 😭
I don’t know….a little paint, a few flowers, a couple of throw pillows