Black Basement with a Wooden Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

Built In Entertainment Center With Live Edge Walnut Top

Pioneer Woodwerx

Custom built in interment center with live edge black walnut top. Fitting with a 60" fireplace insert.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography

Transitional-Style Bellevue Midcentury Home Remodel

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

Family area in the basement of a remodelled midcentury modern house with a wood panelled wall.

Mastering the Mancave

Design for Conscious Living®

Industrial Urban Loft Basement

Distinctive Interior Designs

Freddie Mo

Centre Sky Architecture Ltd

The lower level living room. Photos by Gibeon Photography

Basement Bar

Kanadian Kitchen and Bath Ltd

Basement Bar Remodel

Happy Haute Home

We remodeled our basement bar by painting the cabinets, adding new nickel hardware, new lighting, new appliances and bar stools. To see the full project, go to https://happyhautehome.com/2018/05/10/basement-bar-remodel-one-room-challenge-week-6-final-reveal/

Modern Farmhouse Homestead

12/12 Architects & Planners

Centerville, Finished Basement

Synergy Home Improvements

Underground

Ventures Design

Luxury finished basement with full kitchen and bar, clack GE cafe appliances with rose gold hardware, home theater, home gym, bathroom with sauna, lounge with fireplace and theater, dining area, and wine cellar.

Naperville Modern Rustic Basement

Christie Kenny Interiors

In this Basement, we created a place to relax, entertain, and ultimately create memories in this glam, elegant, with a rustic twist vibe space. The Cambria Luxury Series countertop makes a statement and sets the tone. A white background intersected with bold, translucent black and charcoal veins with muted light gray spatter and cross veins dispersed throughout. We created three intimate areas to entertain without feeling separated as a whole.

Cottage

Dvira Interiors

Macomb Finished Basement with a Jam Area

Finished Basements Plus

Fresh Beginnings

Addison Grace Design

Small Basement Rec. Room - TV space with heat producing electric fireplace, hidden storage, and bookcase storage.

Basement Remodel | Roswell GA

Kalaa Chakra Interiors

Anastasia Alkema Photography

Underground

Ventures Design

Secret Basement Speakeasy in Barrington

Advance Design Studio, Ltd.

Wet bar sink and faucet.

Modern Basement Remodel

Floor to Ceiling Carpet One Floor & Home

Robb Siverson Photography

Centerville, Finished Basement

Synergy Home Improvements

Remote control variable adjust gas fireplace

Black Basement with a Wooden 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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