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Basement with a Brick Fireplace Surround and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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IVANO HOUSE - Work in progress
IVANO HOUSE - Work in progress
Fabrizio NicolosiFabrizio Nicolosi
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.
Elevated Fireplace Design
Elevated Fireplace Design
Innovatus DesignInnovatus Design
A traditional fireplace was updated with a custom-designed surround, custom-designed builtins, and elevated finishes paired with high-end lighting.
Rustic Western Basement Bistro
Rustic Western Basement Bistro
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowners wanted a comfortable family room and entertaining space to highlight their collection of Western art and collectibles from their travels. The large family room is centered around the brick fireplace with simple wood mantel, and has an open and adjacent bar and eating area. The sliding barn doors hide the large storage area, while their small office area also displays their many collectibles. A full bath, utility room, train room, and storage area are just outside of view. Photography by the homeowner.
Rustic Western Basement Bistro
Rustic Western Basement Bistro
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowners wanted a comfortable family room and entertaining space to highlight their collection of Western art and collectibles from their travels. The large family room is centered around the brick fireplace with simple wood mantel, and has an open and adjacent bar and eating area. The sliding barn doors hide the large storage area, while their small office area also displays their many collectibles. A full bath, utility room, train room, and storage area are just outside of view. Photography by the homeowner.
IVANO HOUSE - Work in progress
IVANO HOUSE - Work in progress
Fabrizio NicolosiFabrizio Nicolosi
Timeless and Comfortable Game Room
Timeless and Comfortable Game Room
Innovatus DesignInnovatus Design
We designed this basement game area to be the perfect place for puzzles, board games, or building Lego creations! We elevated this space by designing custom wall paneling detailing, custom ceiling detailing, custom fireplace builtins, and custom window treatments. We designed a stunning gallery wall that includes things and places that are personal and near and dear to this family's heart.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
This gaming area in the basement doubles as a guest space with custom murphy bed pull downs. When the murphy beds are up they blend into the custom white wainscoting in the space and serve as a "drink shelf" for entertaining.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
This gaming area in the basement doubles as a guest space with custom murphy bed pull downs. When the murphy beds are up they blend into the custom white wainscoting in the space and serve as a "drink shelf" for entertaining.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.
IVANO HOUSE - Work in progress
IVANO HOUSE - Work in progress
Fabrizio NicolosiFabrizio Nicolosi
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
This gaming area in the basement doubles as a guest space with custom murphy bed pull downs. When the murphy beds are up they blend into the custom white wainscoting in the space and serve as a "drink shelf" for entertaining.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
This gaming area in the basement doubles as a guest space with custom murphy bed pull downs. When the murphy beds are up they blend into the custom white wainscoting in the space and serve as a "drink shelf" for entertaining.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
This gaming area in the basement doubles as a guest space with custom murphy bed pull downs. When the murphy beds are up they blend into the custom white wainscoting in the space and serve as a "drink shelf" for entertaining.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
This gaming area in the basement doubles as a guest space with custom murphy bed pull downs. When the murphy beds are up they blend into the custom white wainscoting in the space and serve as a "drink shelf" for entertaining.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.

Basement with a Brick Fireplace Surround and Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

In an age where space is at a premium, the newest trend in urban home renovation is the basement conversion, allowing a homeowner to increase the square footage of their home without increasing their plot size or reducing the size of their garden. Basement excavations and constructions can provide an extra floor of living space and with modern construction techniques a basement can become a bright, warm and airy heart of your home. An increasing number of us are transforming this previously wasted space into an awe inspiring kitchen or living area, whilst those seeking to create a real luxury addition to their home are opting for basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

What type of home is suitable for a basement conversion?

A basement conversion is particularly suitable for urban homes on small plots and can offer the perfect solution for extending a terraced or semi-detached urban home. Whilst it is typically more costly to convert a basement than to complete a loft conversion or extension, for those that have already completed these renovations or where even more space is required, extending below ground can be the best option. The best candidates are homes with an existing cellar and it is just a case of deepening or expanding the existing space. If you don't have a cellar, a retro-fit basement can be created but a project of this magnitude will require additional time and money.

What room should I turn my basement or cellar into?

The proximity of the basement conversion to the living areas and internal infrastructure of the house make it ideal for additional living, recreational and utility rooms. It can also lend itself well to creating an entirely separate, self-contained annexe or apartment. If you’re just extending your house for some extra space to play with, the basement ideas you could have are the stuff of dreams: home gyms, snooker rooms, wine cellars, home bars and indoor swimming pools are among the most exciting uses.

How should I tackle a cellar or basement conversion?

The best thing to do is contact a professional to assess how feasible it will be to have a basement conversion or excavation in your home. There’s no point looking at lots of basement ideas if it would actually be structurally impossible to install a basement room. You should also check what permissions and consents you will need before beginning a project like this – a basement conversion can be very disruptive for you and neighbours so you need to make sure you are legally allowed to go ahead with the conversion first. Your chosen contractors will then need to underpin foundations for support, completely waterproof the basement and build in the internal walls. Then, all the finishing touches, staircases, flooring and electrics will need to be completed. Remember to consider internal balconies or mezzanines, as well as light wells and perhaps sunken terraces outside of the basement to introduce as much light as possible. Start browsing through the photos on Houzz to get some basement ideas and inspiration. You can start saving your favourite photos to ideabooks and then contact professionals that have worked on projects you like.
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