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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Megan Slack

Martha Stewart's multi-functional basement proves this room shouldn't be an afterthought – it's one of the most important spaces in her home

Martha Stewart.

When you think of a basement, you likely imagine a dark, disorganized space that resembles a garage. This was how I felt, too, until I came across Martha Stewart's Bedford farmhouse.

The iconic property, constructed in 1925, had all the makings for a creepy basement. However, over a quarter of a century ago, Martha excavated the foundation of the original home, including the small, unfurnished basement as she knew it.

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