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Comfortably Classic Family Home
Comfortably Classic Family Home
Coddington DesignCoddington Design
This lower-level entertainment area and spare bedroom is the perfect flex space for game nights, family gatherings, and hosting overnight guests. We furnished the space in a soft palette of light blues and cream-colored neutrals. This palette feels cohesive with the other rooms in the home and helps the area feel bright, with or without great natural lighting. For functionality, we also offered two seating options, this 2-3 person sofa and a comfortable upholstered chair that can be easily moved to face the TV or cozy up to the ottoman when you break out the board games.
Basement Invitation
Basement Invitation
HŌM Solutions, Inc.HŌM Solutions, Inc.
Joslyn Knight Photgraphy
Door style: Covington / Species: Red Oak / Finish: Charc
Door style: Covington / Species: Red Oak / Finish: Charc
Eagle River CabinetsEagle River Cabinets
Wet Bar designed by Allison Brandt. Showplace Wood Products - Oak with Charcoal finish sanded through with Natural undertone. Covington door style. https://www.houzz.com/pro/showplacefinecabinetry/showplace-wood-products Formica countertops in Perlato Granite. Applied crescent edge profile.
Hillcrest Residence
Hillcrest Residence
Meghan Carter Design Inc.Meghan Carter Design Inc.
Stephani Buchman Photography
Fishtown, Philadelphia: Eclectic multi-floor renovation
Fishtown, Philadelphia: Eclectic multi-floor renovation
Buckminster Green LLCBuckminster Green LLC
Andrea Cipriani Mecchi: photo
Basement Project
Basement Project
Kitchen and BathKitchen and Bath
Full Basement/Game room Full Basement Built at Morristown area. Simple finished basement, with children's corner.
West Orange Basement
West Orange Basement
HomeSolutions NJ LLCHomeSolutions NJ LLC
Eclectic Basement
Eclectic Basement
Basement Lounge
Basement Lounge
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab Photography
High Park Highlight
High Park Highlight
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Valerie Wilcox
Red Bank Game/Media Room
Red Bank Game/Media Room
FG Design Solutions LLCFG Design Solutions LLC
Imagine your home, totally organized! Find videos, DVDs, easily within reach and in alphabetical order in this Media/Game Room.
Meade
Meade
Emily Dyer DesignEmily Dyer Design
Basement/Man Cave
Basement Lounge
Basement Lounge
Jennifer Ryan DesignJennifer Ryan Design
Debbie Schwab Photography
Door style: Covington / Species: Red Oak / Finish: Charc
Door style: Covington / Species: Red Oak / Finish: Charc
Eagle River CabinetsEagle River Cabinets
Wet Bar designed by Allison Brandt. Showplace Wood Products - Oak with Charcoal finish sanded through with Natural undertone. Covington door style. https://www.houzz.com/pro/showplacefinecabinetry/showplace-wood-products Formica countertops in Perlato Granite. Applied crescent edge profile.
Basement Invitation
Basement Invitation
HŌM Solutions, Inc.HŌM Solutions, Inc.
Jozlyn Knight Photography
Award-winning Custom Wood Floor
Award-winning Custom Wood Floor
Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.Artistic Floors by Design, Inc.
How do you create a unique wood floor for a seamstress' basement sewing room? Very carefully. And then you win the top four awards in your industry for the results, including being featured on the cover of our trade publication. #micdrop!
Downtown Plymouth - Speakeasy Lower Level
Downtown Plymouth - Speakeasy Lower Level
Emery Design | BuildEmery Design | Build
Phoenix Photographic
Fireplace W/Cabinets
Fireplace W/Cabinets
MillwerxMillwerx
Custom builtins
Navajo Trail Ski Loft
Navajo Trail Ski Loft
Modern Elemental ErgonModern Elemental Ergon
This Park City Ski Loft remodeled for it's Texas owner has a clean modern airy feel, with rustic and industrial elements. Park City is known for utilizing mountain modern and industrial elements in it's design. We wanted to tie those elements in with the owner's farm house Texas roots.
High Park Highlight
High Park Highlight
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Valerie Wilcox

Small Eclectic 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 an eclectic 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 eclectic basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

What type of home is suitable for an eclectic basement conversion?

A eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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 eclectic 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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