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Budget Contemporary Basement Ideas and Designs

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Cliff House | Kid's Level
Cliff House | Kid's Level
Kaleidoscope Design StudioKaleidoscope Design Studio
Simple doesn’t have to be boring, especially when your backyard is a lush ravine. This was the name of the game when it came to this traditional cottage-style house, with a contemporary flare. Emphasizing the great bones of the house with a simple pallet and contrasting trim helps to accentuate the high ceilings and classic mouldings, While adding saturated colours, and bold graphic wall murals brings lots of character to the house. This growing family now has the perfectly layered home, with plenty of their personality shining through.
Kellerraum
Kellerraum
StageItUpStageItUp
Was vorher ein dunklet Keller war, wird nun zu einem gemütlichen Gästezimmer mit Schreibplatz , Schrank und Bett
House Remodel
House Remodel
Studio TrakasStudio Trakas
Vaughan - Pre-Furnished Basement Renovation
Vaughan - Pre-Furnished Basement Renovation
Penguin Basements, ltd.Penguin Basements, ltd.
Christian Saunders
Walk-in wardrobe
Walk-in wardrobe
ImprovaImprova
Abingdon Road South Kensington
Abingdon Road South Kensington
Nu ProjectsNu Projects
Boston Airbnb
Boston Airbnb
GuestedGuested
A basement bar
A basement bar
TG KitchenTG Kitchen
Finished Basement with new Bathroom
Finished Basement with new Bathroom
Lecoq Construction and DesignLecoq Construction and Design
Pascal Lecoq
Pine
Pine
Grub, Inc.Grub, Inc.
Finished Basement!
Hospital Residence
Hospital Residence
Elbi InteriorsElbi Interiors
A shared rec room for a book lover and a sports fan.
Bright Basement
Bright Basement
Realty ZenRealty Zen
Hard to believe this is the basement! We took the furniture from the main living room and put it down here. Painted the entire space white and bright to feel open and airy down here. Outside of the cost of paint, this was an economical way to make the basement pop.
Basement Renovation Toronto
Basement Renovation Toronto
KP ConstructionKP Construction
Laundry
Custom Military Logo Rugs
Custom Military Logo Rugs
Rug RatsRug Rats
Us Army Retired Logo Rug. A perfect addition to a US Army Retired Solider's Man Cave!
Stoneleigh Basement
Stoneleigh Basement
Tower Creek ConstructionTower Creek Construction
Tower Creek Construction
KEF-Ultrathin T Series-speakers-along-with-Monitor Audio-CT265-in-ceiling by IDE
KEF-Ultrathin T Series-speakers-along-with-Monitor Audio-CT265-in-ceiling by IDE
Ideal Home Theaters of New JerseyIdeal Home Theaters of New Jersey
For the “brains” of the home theater IDEAL AV installers chose the Denon AVR-X6200W 4K Ultra HD A/V receiver. It’s a fully-loaded 9.2 channel unit with 11.2 channel processing, DTS:X and Dolby Atmos compatibility, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capability, and high-end MultEQ XT32 equalization and room calibration. For the “brains” of the system we used a URC MRX-10 advanced network controller, which seamlessly interfaces all of the components with keypads and apps.
Music Room - Perkasie - Bucks County, PA
Music Room - Perkasie - Bucks County, PA
Kathy Appel, ASIDKathy Appel, ASID
Whiteboard - Blackboard Custom designed - an old school blackboard has been combined with new school whiteboard. The blackboard is also magnetized. One son's college desk was painted black and reused in this space. A red milk crate functions as an amp stand.
Steam room
Steam room
Wise Glass NYWise Glass NY
Vaughan - Pre-Furnished Basement Renovation
Vaughan - Pre-Furnished Basement Renovation
Penguin Basements, ltd.Penguin Basements, ltd.
Christian Saunders
A tray of pine cones
A tray of pine cones
Under the Roof DecoratingUnder the Roof Decorating
In the walkout basement, I have some pine cones displayed in a metal tray on a vintage trunk. The whole look says Nature, which is perfect for the space, as it’s surrounded by beautiful large windows with lake views. UTRdecorating.com

Budget Contemporary Basement 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 contemporary 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 contemporary basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

What type of home is suitable for a contemporary basement conversion?

A contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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