Eclectic Basement with Exposed Beams Ideas and Designs

Separating this long space into different areas based on use, helps to give each area it's own unique importance. custom rugs were used to help define some of the spaces.

Red Bank Game/Media Room

FG Design Solutions LLC

Imagine your home, totally organized! Find videos, DVDs, easily within reach and in alphabetical order in this Media/Game Room.

Retro Basement Redo

Bob Lancaster Designs

Seating abounds for guest in this basement getaway.

Retro Basement Redo

Bob Lancaster Designs

The bathroom for the weekend retreat carries our theme perfectly. The porcelain wood plank tile becomes a wall feature in the custom shower. Pebble floor tiles remind you that the lake and nature are right outside your door. The clients antique horn coat rack makes the perfect spot to hook a towel.

Retro Basement Redo

Bob Lancaster Designs

The clients love of classic music adds the final touch to their new gathering spot. A media area made space for a turntable and their vinyl collection along with flat screen to show hours of vintage movies.

Retro Basement Redo

Bob Lancaster Designs

The clients shuffleboard commands attention and host many memorable moments for those who stay for a weekend. Vintage inspired posters of the national parks accent this area while sleek contemporary lighting fixtures offer illumination from both above and below

Retro Basement Redo

Bob Lancaster Designs

Both to save space and add to the fun vibe of this basement design, we created bunk beds to host overnight guest. The queen sized lower and full sized upper give adults and children, very spacious accommodations. Custom draperies were added for privacy while giving reference to train travel.

Retro Basement Redo

Bob Lancaster Designs

The seating area anchored with these matching tufted leather sofas, creates a cozy corner to gather and talk about the days adventures on the lake. Antique board games adorn the walls serving as decoration for this family friendly gathering space.

Eclectic Basement with Exposed Beams 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

What type of home is suitable for an eclectic basement conversion?

A eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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