Basement with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Ribbon Fireplace Ideas and Designs

Large Lower Basement with Built-In Cabinetry

Large open floor plan in basement with full built-in bar, fireplace, game room and seating for all sorts of activities. Cabinetry at the bar provided by Brookhaven Cabinetry manufactured by Wood-Mode Cabinetry. Cabinetry is constructed from maple wood and finished in an opaque finish. Glass front cabinetry includes reeded glass for privacy. Bar is over 14 feet long and wrapped in wainscot panels. Although not shown, the interior of the bar includes several undercounter appliances: refrigerator, dishwasher drawer, microwave drawer and refrigerator drawers; all, except the microwave, have decorative wood panels.

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Stone Ridge - Glenmore - Estates Cedarwood

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Anastasia Alkema Photography

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Grace Thomas Designs

Prior Lake Renovation and Addition

Jesse R. Hadley, AIA, NCARB

Photo of the basement addition to the existing house which includes the Media Room, 2nd kitchen, and Game Room. Access is also provided to a covered outdoor patio. Photography by Dustyn Hadley at Luxe Photo.

Cruse Basement

Stanley Martin Renovations

For this job, we finished an completely unfinished basement space to include a theatre room with 120" screen wall & rough-in for a future bar, barn door detail to the family living area with stacked stone 50" modern gas fireplace, a home-office, a bedroom and a full basement bathroom.

Stone Ridge - Glenmore - Estates Cedarwood

Van Metre Homes

Stillwater Lodge

John Kraemer & Sons

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Design: Rauscher & Associates | Landscape Design: Coen + Partners | Photography: Landmark Photography

Maple Grove Basement

Barbara Hafften Interior Design

Photography: Mark Ehlen

Cruse Basement

Stanley Martin Renovations

Stratford

Pizzale Design Inc.

Mike Chajecki www.mikechajecki.com

TV Screen and Seating Area

BasementByDesign

Turn right to a stacked stonewall that holds a large screen TV and linear fireplace. Espresso stained cherry wood cabinets are illuminated by LED lighting. This gorgeous walnut flooring was glued down.

Old Westbury Wine Cellar

Chango

Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Construction Administration, Custom Millwork & Furniture Design by Chango & Co. Photography by Jacob Snavely

Basement Hidden Bookcase Open

FBC Remodel

Luxury Underground

Lauren Levant Interior

Basement

J. Silver Design Build LLC.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography

Basement with Dark Hardwood Flooring and a Ribbon Fireplace 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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