The idea of involving an architect in a project always sounds expensive, especially these days, when getting our money to work hard is so important. However, when it came to turning their damp, cramped, smelly basement into a sunny, streamlined kitchen-diner, Charlie and Mark Richardson took the plunge. Victorian basement is often the catch-all room in your house. When browsing basement remodeling ideas, always think in terms of your family’s needs and whether the space could best serve as your playroom, game room, media room, home bar or storage space. Check these 20 Gorgeous Victorian Basement Design Ideas.