Basement with Concrete Flooring and Wallpapered Walls Ideas and Designs

The graphic wallpaper in this basement guest room creates a stunning focal wall, while concealing the hidden closet door.

Family Basement Rec Room & Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

This large, light blue colored basement is complete with an exercise area, game storage, and a ton of space for indoor activities. It also has under the stair storage perfect for a cozy reading nook. The painted concrete floor makes this space perfect for riding bikes, and playing some indoor basketball.

Colonial Revival Restoration + Addition

Brad Cox, Architect, Inc.

The home reflects the authenticity of the homeowners: when the basement was expanded, they elected to showcase the original foundation wall instead of hiding it behind trim (see the left side of this image). The worn patina of the leather couch gives this room a decidedly masculine feel. Placing a rug over the wall to wall carpet creates a cozy sense of place.

Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Family Basement Rec Room & Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

A Closeup of the Hidden Door

Arciform

This hidden closet door was created by using no casing on around the door. The wallpaper tricks the eye, while the crystal door knobs hint at what is behind.

Family Basement Rec Room & Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

Family Basement Rec Room & Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

Family Basement Rec Room & Bath

12/12 Architects & Planners

Pretty Details

Arciform

Painting the salvaged five panel door black, created the perfect touch of contrast against the graphic wallpaper while the original knob adds a bit of glam.

Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA

Emily Pertzborn Interiors

Basement with Concrete Flooring and Wallpapered Walls 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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