Here is a basement bg I did a while ago. I think that it looks a bit empty, but I don't know what to add. C+C please.
(http://www.gazler.com/users/homeless//bkgrdcol.gif)
As far as things to add go, here are some possibilities, based on the infinite ammount of junk in MY basement:
-washing machine/ dryer (since there seems to be a drain thingee on the floor and all)
-laundry sink (same as above)
-calendar
-a small woodpile
-old pairs of shoes
-tools/ toolbox
-jars of preserved foodstuffs
-freezer
-smoke alarm
-fire extinguisher
-fire poker
-bellows
-stove brush
-old newspaper/ kindling
-matches
-bucket for ashes
-more boxes in the space inder the stairs
That's all I got for now...
yeh all that and maybe even add some cracks or torn wallpaper on the wall, also you could add a light (with no lampshade). One other thing you could have is disused old sports equiptment (golf clubs and the like).
-Daz
I started in on this ... but ran out of time :(
Here's as far as I got:
(http://www.twin-design.com/ags/help/happyhobo_help01.gif)
I hope it helps!