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Finished Basement with Craft Room
Finished Basement with Craft Room
Mosby Building ArtsMosby Building Arts
A corner of the finished basement craft room uses Showplace base cabinets and a Formica countertop to create a home office workspace. Next to that is a white, sliding barn door that opens to reveal an additional storage closet. Photo by Toby Weiss
Plymouth Basement Remodel
Plymouth Basement Remodel
Kingdom Construction & RemodelKingdom Construction & Remodel
Custom basement bar transformation in the heart of Plymouth, MI.
Cambria Roxwell Wet Bar & Cambria Swanbridge Vanity
Cambria Roxwell Wet Bar & Cambria Swanbridge Vanity
Creative Surfaces Countertops & TileCreative Surfaces Countertops & Tile
This beautiful home in Brandon recently completed the basement. The husband loves to golf, hence they put a golf simulator in the basement, two bedrooms, guest bathroom and an awesome wet bar with walk-in wine cellar. Our design team helped this homeowner select Cambria Roxwell quartz countertops for the wet bar and Cambria Swanbridge for the guest bathroom vanity. Even the stainless steel pegs that hold the wine bottles and LED changing lights in the wine cellar we provided.
Contemporary Basement
Contemporary Basement
Basement Bar and Home Theater
Basement Bar and Home Theater
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
©Finished Basement Company
Modern Man-Cave Basement | Atlanta, GA
Modern Man-Cave Basement | Atlanta, GA
Minhnuyet Hardy InteriorsMinhnuyet Hardy Interiors
Mali Azima
Brannigan Gate Basement Remodel
Brannigan Gate Basement Remodel
Wilde NorthWilde North
A previously finished basement that was redesigned to incorporate the client's unique needs for a Home Theater, Custom Bar, Wash Room and Home Gym. Custom cabinetry and various custom touches make this space a unique and modern entertaining zone.
Whole House Electronics Rack
Whole House Electronics Rack
Atlanta Digital Homes LLCAtlanta Digital Homes LLC
Equipment racks housing the electronics for the entire house. The advantage to this being that there are no ugly cable/satellite boxes stuck in cabinets, hung off TVs or sitting on shelves throughout the home. All control is done via the local Elan touchscreens or with the Elan iPhone/Android apps.
Maison de vacances familiale - Deauville
Maison de vacances familiale - Deauville
Elivan Interior DesignElivan Interior Design
Studio independant - babyfoot se transformant en table de bar. Cuisine et rangements toute hauteur
Basement Remodel in Scotch Plains, NJ
Basement Remodel in Scotch Plains, NJ
SEI Construction, IncSEI Construction, Inc
Indoor Golf Simulator
Indoor Golf Simulator
1 Sound Choice1 Sound Choice
Indoor golf is booming in popularity and your dream of owning your own home golf simulator is now more feasible than ever. You will never worry about the weather again!
Colorado Drytown Grove
Colorado Drytown Grove
Tiffany HomesTiffany Homes
Inndale Drive
Inndale Drive
FBC RemodelFBC Remodel
This coffered ceiling detail brings character and warmth to an open recreational area. ©Finished Basement Company.
Basement Finishing in Shady Side
Basement Finishing in Shady Side
BST Design and BuildBST Design and Build
North Hills Complete Home Remodel
North Hills Complete Home Remodel
Asbury Remodeling & Construction, LLCAsbury Remodeling & Construction, LLC
Finished Basement | Downtown Toronto
Finished Basement | Downtown Toronto
Penguin Basements, ltd.Penguin Basements, ltd.
Wheatsheaf Basement
Wheatsheaf Basement
Tilghman BuildersTilghman Builders
Finished basement with built-ins, cable wire stairs with built-in drawers. Contrast Photography
Contemporary Basement
Contemporary Basement
Cigar Lounge Reno
Cigar Lounge Reno
Duke RenovationsDuke Renovations
Our in-house design staff took this unfinished basement from sparse to stylish speak-easy complete with a fireplace, wine & bourbon bar and custom humidor.
Ferebee Basement
Ferebee Basement
Done RenovationsDone Renovations
Basement bar

Premium Contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

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

A contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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