Basement with a Corner Fireplace and a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

Comfortable seating area with a fireplace and TV feature wall and exposed beams. The bench level hearth offers additional seating. Alyssa Lee Photography

Basement

R|House Design Build

Great space for entertaining!

Basement Home Theater

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company

Moody Industrial Basement in Palatine

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Full kitchen and island with seating. Design and build by Advance Design Studio, cabinets by Medallion Cabinetry.

Basement Fun for Everyone

User

The combination of the fireplace and built-ins create a beautiful focal point in this basement with plenty of room to hide toys. The open shelves and light colours keeps the room feeling fresh. Add a couple of feather pillows and faux fur throw to bring texture, colour and pattern into the space.

St. Albert Regency Heights Estates #3 - Interior Renovation

Four Elements Construction

This is our very first Four Elements remodel show home! We started with a basic spec-level early 2000s walk-out bungalow, and transformed the interior into a beautiful modern farmhouse style living space with many custom features. The floor plan was also altered in a few key areas to improve livability and create more of an open-concept feel. Check out the shiplap ceilings with Douglas fir faux beams in the kitchen, dining room, and master bedroom. And a new coffered ceiling in the front entry contrasts beautifully with the custom wood shelving above the double-sided fireplace. Highlights in the lower level include a unique under-stairs custom wine & whiskey bar and a new home gym with a glass wall view into the main recreation area.

Bar

Chantelle McNeish Design

42" high custom designed oak bar with solid wood countertop, blind corner cabinet, open shelf cabinet and closed storage.

Bethlehem Basement - gas stove and TV sitting area

michelekijak

Prior Lake Basement Remodel | White Birch Design LLC

White Birch Design, LLC

This 1970's basement needed a huge facelift, imagine oak shiplap for the walls and cedar shakes for the ceilings. Enough said! We took the demo all the way to the studs. The staircase was already installed in the basement, but needed a new railing, so a custom iron railing was designed and installed. This homeowner wanted a space he could entertain, relax, and also be really modern! The bar was custom designed and locally sourced from reclaimed ash for the top and iron supports. The countertops are a honed granite and the floor is luxury vinyl plank flooring.

Lori & Jim's Mid Century Modern Whole House Renovation

Americraft, Inc

Basement Foosball and Bar

FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company

Chinquapin Park Maryland Home Renovation

IRG Renovations

KU Themed Basement Remodel

Christine Julian Interiors LLC

Rustic Style Basement Remodel with Bar - Photo Credits Kristol Kumar Photography

Basement Hallway

R|House Design Build

Brick accent wall in hallway that leads to a bedroom and bathroom. Drink ledge for enjoying a beverage while playing shuffle board!

Luxury Traditional Home in Dayton, OH

Winteriors

Lower Level/Basement Remodel Blaine 2021

Titus Contracting

The Wilds

Carla Bast Design

Dark stained wood built-in bookcase hides hidden kids playroom. Alyssa Lee Photography

Before and After

GTA Basement Experts

KU Themed Basement Remodel

Christine Julian Interiors LLC

Rustic Style Basement Remodel with Bar - Photo Credits Kristol Kumar Photography

Highlander Ridge in Montgomery Place

North Ridge Development Corp.

Scott Prokop

Basement with a Corner Fireplace and a Brick Fireplace Surround 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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