Green Fully Buried Basement Ideas and Designs

Ken Caryl Ranch-Waverly Mountain

Ashleigh Weatherill Interior Design

Libbie Holmes Photography

May Basement Renovation

Brad McCallum

Indoor soccer field in the basement for the children's entertainment

Ashton Woods Atlanta Basements

Ashton Woods

Anyone can have fun in this game room with a pool table, arcade games and even a SLIDE from upstairs! (Designed by Artisan Design Group)

Camino Santander

Architectural Alliance LLC

Sports Themed Finished Basement

COCOON

Jenkintown Addition

Harth Builders

Terence in Massachusetts DIY basement room

Wahoo Walls

Terence

From the Ground Up Renovation - With Awesome Gaming Basement

Margali & Flynn Designs

Basement Bar and LEGO room

Board & Vellum

A custom built room for LEGO storage also provides a backdrop for a Media Room and a nearby bar. John Wilbanks Photography

North York Design Project

Idevoks Design

Crisp Architects

Basement Pub. Rob Karosis Photographer

Basement

Universal House Improvement

600 sqft basement renovation project in Oakville. Maximum space usage includes full bathroom, laundry room with sink, bedroom, recreation room, closet and under stairs storage space, spacious hallway

Cozy Basement Finished

Daniela Pluviati Staging & Design

This is our cozy finished basement In Ottawa, Ontario. The finished basement features cultured stone, Benjamin Revere Pewter and Benjamin Moore Palladium Blue. Flooring is laminate.

Colorado Serenity

Tiffany Homes

Basement

Universal House Improvement

600 sqft basement renovation project in Oakville. Maximum space usage includes full bathroom, laundry room with sink, bedroom, recreation room, closet and under stairs storage space, spacious hallway

Ultimate Basement Man Cave Renovation

Gardner/Fox Associates, Inc

Gardner/Fox created this clients' ultimate man cave! What began as an unfinished basement is now 2,250 sq. ft. of rustic modern inspired joy! The different amenities in this space include a wet bar, poker, billiards, foosball, entertainment area, 3/4 bath, sauna, home gym, wine wall, and last but certainly not least, a golf simulator. To create a harmonious rustic modern look the design includes reclaimed barnwood, matte black accents, and modern light fixtures throughout the space.

Green Fully Buried 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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