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Basement with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors
Custom White Oak Hardwood Floors
Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.Gaetano Hardwood Floors, Inc.
10" Select White Oak Plank with a custom stain & finish. Solid White Oak Stair Treads & Risers. Photography by: The Bowman Group
Wayzata Cottage Home - New Construction
Wayzata Cottage Home - New Construction
Grace Hill DesignGrace Hill Design
Spacecrafting
Highgrove Basement
Highgrove Basement
Greg Love HomesGreg Love Homes
This basement family room is light and bright.
Very Modern Basement Remodel by Moss
Very Modern Basement Remodel by Moss
Moss Building & DesignMoss Building & Design
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Storage Area
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Storage Area
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
While the light from Overstock and fun chair add style to this space, the Woodland Green (Benjamin Moore) painted cabinets provide so much function by providing hidden storage for entertaining pieces and overflow pantry items.
Southampton Village
Southampton Village
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Contemporary Ranch-Style Home
Contemporary Ranch-Style Home
Brad Dassler-Bethel . ArchitectBrad Dassler-Bethel . Architect
This award winning, luxurious home reinvents the ranch-style house to suit the lifestyle and taste of today’s modern family. Featuring vaulted ceilings, large windows and a screened porch, this home embraces the open floor plan concept and is handicap friendly. Expansive glass doors extend the interior space out, and the garden pavilion is a great place for the family to enjoy the outdoors in comfort. This home is the Gold Winner of the 2019 Obie Awards. Photography by Nelson Salivia
Pinebrook- Wet Bar
Pinebrook- Wet Bar
LDa Architecture & InteriorsLDa Architecture & Interiors
TEAM Architect: LDa Architecture & Interiors Interior Design: LDa Architecture & Interiors Builder: Kistler & Knapp Builders, Inc. Photographer: Greg Premru Photography
Appleby Place
Appleby Place
Pizzale Design Inc.Pizzale Design Inc.
The basement is designed for the men of the house, utilizing a cooler colour palette and offer a masculine experience. It is completed with a bar, recreation room, and a large seating area.
East Cobb Basement Makeover with Wetbar & Spare Bath
East Cobb Basement Makeover with Wetbar & Spare Bath
Atlanta Curb AppealAtlanta Curb Appeal
Basement renovation with wetbar. Two coolers, subway zig zag tile, new cabinet space. Floors are not true wood but LVP, or luxury vinyl planking. LVP installation East Cobb
2018 Parade Home
2018 Parade Home
UBuildIt Custom Homes & RenovationsUBuildIt Custom Homes & Renovations
Finished Lower Level with Bar Area
Lake Cottage Remodel & Addition
Lake Cottage Remodel & Addition
Bonsai Architectural Designs LLCBonsai Architectural Designs LLC
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Un sous-sol de 23 m2 totalement réhabilité
Inside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieursInside Rénovation & Décoration d'intérieurs
Giovanni Del Brenna
Light and airy lower level entertainment room | Che Bella Interiors
Light and airy lower level entertainment room | Che Bella Interiors
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Stylish Chic Terrace Level in Suwanee, Georgia
Stylish Chic Terrace Level in Suwanee, Georgia
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Reston Basement Workroom
Reston Basement Workroom
Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.Foster Remodeling Solutions, Inc.
Crysalis National Award Winner 2018- Basement Remodel Under $100K photos by J. Larry Golfer Photography
Kelly Ct. Basement
Kelly Ct. Basement
Redstart Construction, Inc.Redstart Construction, Inc.
Picture Perfect House
Basement Ceiling Beams
Basement Ceiling Beams
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
©Finished Basement Company
Modern Farmhouse
Modern Farmhouse
MAWR DesignMAWR Design
Marcos Basement Project
Marcos Basement Project
Grencan Carpentry Inc.Grencan Carpentry Inc.

Basement with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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