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Expansive Walk-out Basement Ideas and Designs

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Beautifully Finished Basement - Leonardtown, MD
Beautifully Finished Basement - Leonardtown, MD
Southern Maryland Kitchen, Bath, Floors, & DesignSouthern Maryland Kitchen, Bath, Floors, & Design
Spacious and inviting in Willow Ridge
Spacious and inviting in Willow Ridge
Homes by DesignHomes by Design
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The large finished basement provides areas for gaming, movie night, gym time, a spa bath and a place to fix a quick snack!
Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors
Design Excellence Award Winners - A Sampling of 20 Years of Professional Honors
Pineapple House Interior DesignPineapple House Interior Design
The terrace was an unfinished space with load-bearing columns in traffic areas. We add eight “faux” columns and beams to compliment and balance necessary existing ones. The new columns and beams hide structural necessities, and as shown with this bar, they help define different areas. This is needed so they help deliver the needed symmetry. The columns are wrapped in mitered, reclaimed wood and accented with steel collars around their crowns, thus becoming architectural elements.
Game On
Game On
Laura Yeager Smith Home & DesignLaura Yeager Smith Home & Design
Game On is a lower level entertainment space designed for a large family. We focused on casual comfort with an injection of spunk for a lounge-like environment filled with fun and function. Architectural interest was added with our custom feature wall of herringbone wood paneling, wrapped beams and navy grasscloth lined bookshelves flanking an Ann Sacks marble mosaic fireplace surround. Blues and greens were contrasted with stark black and white. A touch of modern conversation, dining, game playing, and media lounge zones allow for a crowd to mingle with ease. With a walk out covered terrace, full kitchen, and blackout drapery for movie night, why leave home?
Contemporary Entertainers Basement
Contemporary Entertainers Basement
Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.Endless Ideas Interiors Inc.
A few well placed accents help pull the entire look together in this expansive entertaining space. Photography: Stephanie Brown Photography
2016 Home of Distinction
2016 Home of Distinction
Starr HomesStarr Homes
James Maidhof Photography
Shingle Estate
Shingle Estate
Schuster Homes, LLCSchuster Homes, LLC
Family Friendly Basement Design
Family Friendly Basement Design
Abbey Design + RemodelAbbey Design + Remodel
Complete basement finish with bar, TV room, game room, bedroom and bathroom.
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
2021 Home-A-Rama Home - Modern Prairie with Indoor Basketball Court & Pool
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The large finished basement provides areas for gaming, movie night, gym time, a spa bath and a place to fix a quick snack!
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Estate - Utah County - (44)
Magleby ConstructionMagleby Construction
Basement Entertainment Space and Living Area
Basement Entertainment Space and Living Area
Riverwood Homes of ColoradoRiverwood Homes of Colorado
This basement is the entertainer's dream with shuffle board, spacious living, a wet bar, gorgeous wall art, and a walk-out patio.
Rye Beach Shingle
Rye Beach Shingle
VanderHorn ArchitectsVanderHorn Architects
The basement recreation room features shiplap paneling with v-groove board accents and barn doors with nautical cleat pull hardware. When exhausted from practicing basketball or lacrosse in the sport court, it’s time for table tennis and refreshments from the stain grade wet bar nearby. James Merrell Photography
Urban Casual Modern Basement Finish Parkville, MO
Urban Casual Modern Basement Finish Parkville, MO
KCBR Design | RemodelKCBR Design | Remodel
In this 2-story basement finish, urban casual modern design meets practical luxury, creating a haven for recreation, relaxation, and entertainment. Whether perfecting your golf swing, breaking a sweat in the workout/bedroom, or enjoying a drink at the stylish wet bar, this basement offers a sophisticated retreat from the urban hustle and bustle.
Daylight Basement Media Room : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Daylight Basement Media Room : The Cadence : 2018 Parade of Homes
Cascade West DevelopmentCascade West Development
Paint Colors by Sherwin Williams Interior Body Color : Agreeable Gray SW 7029 Interior Trim Color : Northwood Cabinets’ Eggshell Flooring & Tile Supplied by Macadam Floor & Design Carpet by Tuftex Carpet Product : Martini Time in Nylon Home Bar Backsplash Tile by Z Collection Tile & Stone & Natucer Backsplash Tile Product : Avanti Slab Countertops by Wall to Wall Stone Home Bar Countertop : Caesarstone in Haze Faucets & Shower-Heads by Delta Faucet Sinks by Decolav Cabinets by Northwood Cabinets Built-In Cabinetry Colors : Jute Windows by Milgard Windows & Doors Product : StyleLine Series Windows Supplied by Troyco Interior Design by Creative Interiors & Design Lighting by Globe Lighting / Destination Lighting Doors by Western Pacific Building Materials
Game On
Game On
Laura Yeager Smith Home & DesignLaura Yeager Smith Home & Design
Game On is a lower level entertainment space designed for a large family. We focused on casual comfort with an injection of spunk for a lounge-like environment filled with fun and function. Architectural interest was added with our custom feature wall of herringbone wood paneling, wrapped beams and navy grasscloth lined bookshelves flanking an Ann Sacks marble mosaic fireplace surround. Blues and greens were contrasted with stark black and white. A touch of modern conversation, dining, game playing, and media lounge zones allow for a crowd to mingle with ease. With a walk out covered terrace, full kitchen, and blackout drapery for movie night, why leave home?
Chateau Elan basement
Chateau Elan basement
Cardinal Construction, Inc.Cardinal Construction, Inc.
Cliff Side
Cliff Side
Patrick Ahearn ArchitectPatrick Ahearn Architect
Greg Premru
Holladay Residence
Holladay Residence
James L Carroll & Associates IncJames L Carroll & Associates Inc
Basement Remodeling & Wet Bar
Basement Remodeling & Wet Bar
Advanced Renovations IncAdvanced Renovations Inc

Expansive Walk-out 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 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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