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Medium Sized Coastal Basement Ideas and Designs

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Oconomowoc Lake House
Oconomowoc Lake House
Froze Design Build, Inc.Froze Design Build, Inc.
Edmunds Studios Photography
Southampton Village
Southampton Village
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Custom Furniture Design & Art Curation by Chango & Co.
Smith Mountain Lake Basement Staircase
Smith Mountain Lake Basement Staircase
UserUser
Tim Souza
Gilchrist
Gilchrist
brittanysdesignbrittanysdesign
This compact beach cottage has breathtaking views of the Puget Sound. The cottage was completely gutted including the main support beams to allow for a more functional floor plan. From there the colors, materials and finishes were hand selected to enhance the setting and create a low-maintance high comfort second home for these clients.
Falmouth Cape House
Falmouth Cape House
Allison Ducharme Interior DesignAllison Ducharme Interior Design
Mary Prince
Horseshoe Lakehouse Renovation
Horseshoe Lakehouse Renovation
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
Basement bar area with feature tile wall, stained wood cabinets and grey quartz countertops.
Basement Renovation
Basement Renovation
White Orchid HomeWhite Orchid Home
Farmhouse basement restoration, stone wall repointing, finished walkout basement with kid's playroom.
Huntington Model
Huntington Model
Dwell Interiors, LLCDwell Interiors, LLC
Starr Homes
Coastal Spanish - Basement
Coastal Spanish - Basement
MODEL DESIGN INC.MODEL DESIGN INC.
Furnished basement / kids playroom / media room. Plush sectional and ottoman offer comfort while large cabinets hide toys and clutter.
Coastal Contemporary Living Spaces
Coastal Contemporary Living Spaces
Between the Sheets, LLCBetween the Sheets, LLC
Between The Sheets, LLC is a luxury linen and bath store on Long Beach Island, NJ. We offer the best of the best in luxury linens, furniture, window treatments, area rugs and home accessories as well as full interior design services. Photography by Joan Phillips
The Lake Life | Basement Remodel
The Lake Life | Basement Remodel
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
Refreshed entertainment space for the family. Originally, a dark and dated basement was transformed into a warm and inviting entertainment space for the family and guest to relax and enjoy each others company. Neutral tones and textiles incorporated to resemble the wonderful relaxed vibes of the beach into this lake house. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography
Mead Point Shingle
Mead Point Shingle
Significant Homes LLCSignificant Homes LLC
Douglas VanderHorn Architects From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.
Lake House Retreat - Lower Level Bar
Lake House Retreat - Lower Level Bar
Emery Design | BuildEmery Design | Build
Phoenix Photographic
Lake Michigan Inspired Basement
Lake Michigan Inspired Basement
LU Design BuildLU Design Build
Karen Palmer Photography
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Lower Level of home on Lake Minnetonka Nautical call with white shiplap and blue accents for finishes.
The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Kitchenette
The Willowcrest - 2018 Fall Parade Home - Kitchenette
Snowden Builders LLCSnowden Builders LLC
Riverside Retreat
Riverside Retreat
Eileen Deschapelles Interior DesignEileen Deschapelles Interior Design
Photographer, Jane Beiles
The Watershed
The Watershed
Cottage Home, Inc.Cottage Home, Inc.
Cottage Home's 2016 Showcase Home, The Watershed, is fully furnished and outfitted in classic Cottage Home style. Located on the south side of Lake Macatawa, this house is available and move-in ready.
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Lower Level of home on Lake Minnetonka Nautical call with white shiplap and blue accents for finishes. This photo highlights the built-ins that flank the fireplace.
Smith Mountain Lake Basement Lounge Space- nautical rope lamp detail
Smith Mountain Lake Basement Lounge Space- nautical rope lamp detail
UserUser
Tim Souza

Medium Sized Coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

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

A coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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 coastal 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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