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Contemporary Basement Ideas and Designs

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Our basement serves as the main storage area for our tiny house, a playroom for our son, a media room, and a guest room whenever we have friends in town. The Tillary sofas (from West Elm) are each the size of a twin bed, so when pushed together with the back cushions removed, they make a King sized bed. We used Ikea wall cabinets, hung 1" off the floor in the back of the room for additional storage. We then built a wooden waterfall countertop around them. It is stained with minwax Kona to match the Ikea Besta media center on the other wall.
2009 Reggie Award Winning-Parade Dream Home
2009 Reggie Award Winning-Parade Dream Home
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Hagan job
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Contemporary basement
Meyer DesignMeyer Design
Contemporary basement with a stone wall from floor to ceiling. Coffered ceiling with stained wood beams and shiplap. Architect: Meyer Design Photos: 716 Media
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Sauna in Lower Level Features Western Red Cedar Walls and Ceiling
Sauna in Lower Level Features Western Red Cedar Walls and Ceiling
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Deluxe western red cedar sauna in lower level is adjacent to the home gym. Photo by Mike Kaskel.
Private sauna
Private sauna
Dixon ProjectsDixon Projects
This modern Manhattan renovation features a luxurious spa-like retreat, complete with an indoor pool, hot-tub, sauna, steam room and wet-bar. The sauna is complete with cedar wood and built-in benches.
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Room Additions
Bloomfield ConstructionBloomfield Construction
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Shorewood, IL Project
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Ormston Model Home
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Prairie Inspired Lower Level
Prairie Inspired Lower Level
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Unfinishes lower level gets an amazing face lift to a Prairie style inspired meca Photos by Stuart Lorenz Photograpghy
Man Cave Makeover
Man Cave Makeover
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Bonny Doon
Bonny Doon
Cairn Construction Inc.Cairn Construction Inc.
Root cellar basement addition below a country farm home.
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Basement remodel
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Close-up of shelving.
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Interior Concrete Floor: Concrete Staining
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Who would ignore such an exquisite and delicate look that concrete staining gives to commercial space? No one! Call us now (636)256-6733! Decorative Concrete Resurfacing 715 Debula Dr Ballwin, MO 63021 (636)256-6733 http://www.decorativeconcreteresurfacing.com/
Sensational Contemporary Colorado Home with Secret Book Case Door
Sensational Contemporary Colorado Home with Secret Book Case Door
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Windermere 1 - Basement
Windermere 1 - Basement
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Reclaimed Basement Project
Reclaimed Basement Project
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A close up of the 6 panel closet doors.

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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