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Contemporary Basement with Dark Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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Elite Country Living in Alberta
Elite Country Living in Alberta
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Avenel Aglow II
Avenel Aglow II
Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.
Danielle Frye
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Basement In Law Suite Kitchen
Ever After Custom HomesEver After Custom Homes
Solon Finished Basement 2015
Solon Finished Basement 2015
Otero Signature HomesOtero Signature Homes
Main Flooring: Hardwood, Armstrong, Hickory EAS508 Smokehouse Stone: Weatherledge County Line Bathroom Flooring: Daltile Salerno-Carmona Caffe SL82 Shower Walls: Daltile Heathland Edgewood HL04 Shower Floor: Daltile Salerno-Carmona Caffe SL82 Wall color: Cardboard 6124 Bathroom Wall Color: Portabello SW6102 Granite: Crystal Gold Leather Custom Cabinetry Photos by Gwendolyn Lanstrum
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.
Basement
Basement
Karp Associates Inc.Karp Associates Inc.
Terrace Level Media Room
Terrace Level Media Room
Handcrafted Homes, Inc.Handcrafted Homes, Inc.
Terrace Level Media Room, looking towards the bar and entertaining space. Photo by Greg Willett.
Bethesda, MD Transitional Contemporary Custom House
Bethesda, MD Transitional Contemporary Custom House
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Thomson & Cooke Architects Susie Soleimani Photography
Westwater
Westwater
Charisma, the design experienceCharisma, the design experience
Bilyk Photography
Etobicoke Basement
Etobicoke Basement
The Meal GroupThe Meal Group
Azure | Paradise Valley | Residence Three
Azure | Paradise Valley | Residence Three
Shea Homes - ArizonaShea Homes - Arizona
Notting Hill House Development 3 - Basement
Notting Hill House Development 3 - Basement
Rachel Niddrie DesignRachel Niddrie Design
Rachel Niddrie for LXA
2 BD Basement Apartment
2 BD Basement Apartment
Ace of SpaceAce of Space
Shlezinger Photography www.shlezinger.com
Halfway Lake Drive
Halfway Lake Drive
Staged For UpsellStaged For Upsell
Basement bar and entertaining space designed with masculine accents.
3500 sq ft basement design
3500 sq ft basement design
Micheal Lambie InteriorsMicheal Lambie Interiors
Cruse Basement
Cruse Basement
Stanley Martin RenovationsStanley 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.
Basement Finishing
Basement Finishing
Woods Basement Systems, Inc.Woods Basement Systems, Inc.
Entertainment Tonight
Entertainment Tonight
ARTium Design BuildARTium Design Build
Check out this exquisite entertainment room with games area, custom bar and gaming area for the kids. Featuring a curved, barrel vault, custom wood ceiling and indirectly lit stone feature wall. Not to mention the spectacular bar with wine cellar. ARTIUM Design Build, Ottawa.
Blueberry Reserve Home
Blueberry Reserve Home
ATLANTIC TILE & GRANITEATLANTIC TILE & GRANITE
John G. Wilbanks

Contemporary Basement with Dark 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 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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