Large Green Basement Ideas and Designs

Ohio House

Florida Home Decor-Custom Woodwork

train hobby

Family-friendly basement remodel

User

We selected antique copper hardware for the custom green coffee table.

Indoor Putting Greens

PlushGrass Custom Synthetic Turf

Indoor putting green with a block wall perimeter in a basement.

Silas Ridge Basement Remodel

Bella Lan Renovations Inc.

Lower Level Fireplace Room – The Meadows at Riley Creek – 2015 Model

Gonyea Custom Homes

Huge windows flood the lower level fireplace room with light. Photography by Spacecrafting

Oaklane

All Canadian Renovations

Madison, WI

Executive Putting Greens

Current Projects

Bobbie Sanghvi

Transitional Basement

Town & Country Basement Project #141 (Leesburg)

Town & Country Remodeling

A finished basement project in Leesburg VA by Town & Country. Designed and built-in a nice 9' tall x 9' wide display bookcase wall out of furniture-grade-plywood and added a bright pistachio color to back wall.

Priest Lake Life

Northlight Interiors

Walls are wrapped in a warm, Knotty-Alder paneling. The original stone fireplace received a reclaimed mantel. The spool chairs are wrapped in Ralph Lauren wool Tartan plaid.

Rolling Hills

Grand Bay Building and Remodeling

This raised lower level was designed as an artist studio: the working space includes a metal working room, kiln room, dedicated photography room and powder room. Carpet square flooring allows for easy replacement of any damaged sections. Note the drop down electrical for equipment. The space eventually has move able islands for work surfaces. This is a display area for completed work.

Home Media

Sandman HD LLC

Sports Themed Finished Basement

All Canadian Renovations

Basement Renovation

Homesa General Contractors Inc.

Basement

Universal House Improvement

Full basement renovation with LED lighting, new framing, insulation and sub-floor. Huge rec-room with fireplace, big kitchen, bathroom, laundry room, bedroom and big cold room converted to a storage room.

2009 Carmel, IN Basement Remodel

Worthington Design & Remodeling

This large walk-in glass shower is framed by dark brown metal, which commands to be noticed. Our designer uses the visually heavy dark color and manipulates your eye around the room with same colored hardware giving this space lots of motion. Photo Credit: Chris Whonsetler

St Petersburgh Place, Bayswater, London, W2

Domus Nova

In addition to the gym area (with steam room) and all-important state-of-the-art home cinema, the lower-ground floor and basement offers flexible zones for entertaining, with a games room that’s perfect for kids. An internal courtyard / atrium with double-height space delivers a further sense of Zen to the property

Hollington

Design Shop Inc.

Large Green 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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