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Mediterranean Basement with a Tiled Fireplace Surround Ideas and Designs

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Overflow Storage Area houses Oven
Overflow Storage Area houses Oven
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Dark gray stained cabinets provide additional storage in this room off the bar. The built in oven and the pizza oven provide a great place to warm up snacks when entertaining. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Mediterranean Basement and Bath
Mediterranean Basement and Bath
House of LHouse of L
Gas Fireplace with Natural Stone Tile Surround
Gas Fireplace with Natural Stone Tile Surround
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Gas fireplace surrounded by travertine tile adds warmth to this basement entertaining space. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Moroccan Basement Get-A-Way
Moroccan Basement Get-A-Way
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Warm, inviting basement with Moroccan influences. Grass cloth wallpaper, with luxury vinyl wood plank floors, and the tile on the fireplace all add texture to make this basement feel comfortable and warm. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Black Sueded Granite Countertops Pair Great with Wood Top
Black Sueded Granite Countertops Pair Great with Wood Top
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Sueded black granite tops coordinate perfectly with the wood top that was locally made. Brass hardware really stands out against the dark stained cabinets. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Back Seating Area Creates Great Spot for Conversation
Back Seating Area Creates Great Spot for Conversation
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Back seating area provides a great spot for conversation and additional seating for easy entertaining. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Cozy Seating Area Great for Conversation
Cozy Seating Area Great for Conversation
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Back seating area provides a great spot for conversation and additional seating for easy entertaining. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Multiple Seating Areas in this Great Entertainment Space
Multiple Seating Areas in this Great Entertainment Space
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A second seating area was tucked into the area of the basement with a lower ceiling to encourage intimate conversation. Grass cloth wallpaper throughout the whole space brings it all together. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Basement Bar Tucked Into Corner
Basement Bar Tucked Into Corner
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A basement bar tucked into the corner provides an opportunity to entertain while having lots of extra seating for the party to spill over into. Dark gray stained cabinets under the window provide additional storage. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Closet Added to Hide Water Shut off
Closet Added to Hide Water Shut off
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
A closet was added to hide the water shut off. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Moroccan Basement Get-A-Way
Moroccan Basement Get-A-Way
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
Back seating area provides a great spot for conversation and additional seating for easy entertaining. Photo: Marcia Hansen
Refrigerator Alcove
Refrigerator Alcove
Denise Quade DesignDenise Quade Design
The refrigerator was built into this alcove to conceal that it is full depth. Photo: Marcia Hansen

Mediterranean Basement with a Tiled 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

What type of home is suitable for a mediterranean basement conversion?

A mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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 mediterranean 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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