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Fully Buried Basement with a Brick Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Holland Ave Basement
Holland Ave Basement
OakWood Designers & BuildersOakWood Designers & Builders
The basement is furnished with a large sectional sofa from ikea with a modern square table on wheels. The room is given it's custom feel to it by having a large area rug, a vintage floor lamp and a navy blue armchair.
Lavish Basement Finish in Park Ridge, IL.
Lavish Basement Finish in Park Ridge, IL.
Barts Remodeling & Construction, Inc.Barts Remodeling & Construction, Inc.
Lower Level Family Room with Fireplace
Lower Level Family Room with Fireplace
Orren Pickell Building GroupOrren Pickell Building Group
Suwanee Basement
Suwanee Basement
Infinite HomeInfinite Home
Stunning Transitional Home in McLean, Virginia
Stunning Transitional Home in McLean, Virginia
Abbey Design + RemodelAbbey Design + Remodel
Finished Basement - Theisen
Finished Basement - Theisen
Harris McClain Kitchen & BathHarris McClain Kitchen & Bath
St. James Basement
St. James Basement
Incredible Home Improvements, LLCIncredible Home Improvements, LLC
Rustic Western Basement Bistro
Rustic Western Basement Bistro
12/12 Architects & Planners12/12 Architects & Planners
The homeowners wanted a comfortable family room and entertaining space to highlight their collection of Western art and collectibles from their travels. The large family room is centered around the brick fireplace with simple wood mantel, and has an open and adjacent bar and eating area. The sliding barn doors hide the large storage area, while their small office area also displays their many collectibles. A full bath, utility room, train room, and storage area are just outside of view. Photography by the homeowner.
4018 Primrose Road
4018 Primrose Road
FLD GroupFLD Group
HomeJab
Contemporary Basement Monona, WI
Contemporary Basement Monona, WI
Washa Remodeling & DesignWasha Remodeling & Design
Basement Living Room After
Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL
Parker IV Model Home | Stewart Ridge Plainfield, IL
DJK Custom HomesDJK Custom Homes
This photo was taken at DJK Custom Homes new Parker IV Eco-Smart model home in Stewart Ridge of Plainfield, Illinois.
CHESAPEAKE HOMESTEAD - For Sale in Great Falls, Virginia
CHESAPEAKE HOMESTEAD - For Sale in Great Falls, Virginia
Fouad Talout - Talout International LLCFouad Talout - Talout International LLC
Photo by HomeVisit
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Mastering Mid-Century Modern
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
The perfect family space for relaxing and having fun. White finishes create the perfect backdrop for Mid-century furnishings in the whole-home renovation and addition by Meadowlark Design+Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Jeff Garland.
King City Basement
King City Basement
HTR BasementsHTR Basements
Marble cladding around a 60" Napoleon electric fireplace
Vacant Home - St. Paul
Vacant Home - St. Paul
A Home RevivalA Home Revival
AFTER - Basement
The Ultimate Hang Out Basement
The Ultimate Hang Out Basement
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
The kitchenette is the perfect place for snacks and popcorn for movie nights, not to mention ample storage for whatever your beverage of choice may be.
Dewar Basement
Dewar Basement
Frontiers Design BuildFrontiers Design Build
Barbara-Columbia,Md
Barbara-Columbia,Md
The Vertical Connection Carpet One Floor and HomeThe Vertical Connection Carpet One Floor and Home
Barbara's beautiful strand woven bamboo floors and vibrant yellow walls are a fantastic background to showcase her artwork that was the inspiration for this project.
Urban Lower Level
Urban Lower Level
Refined RenovationsRefined Renovations
Veneer Stone
Veneer Stone
CIM ContractingCIM Contracting
Reclaimed Brick Fireplace accent wall, with built in bar.

Fully Buried Basement with a Brick Fireplace Surround 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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