Budget, Affordable Basement Ideas and Designs

Aspen French House Plan
Aspen French House Plan
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Design ideas for a large classic basement in Salt Lake City with light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.
A Beachy Basement Design Perfect for Entertaining
A Beachy Basement Design Perfect for Entertaining
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
We started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio. This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining. Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random. In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium. For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel. A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV. Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room. Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.
Finished Basement with Guest Bedroom  in Clarkston, MI
Finished Basement with Guest Bedroom in Clarkston, MI
Finished Basements PlusFinished Basements Plus
Photo of a medium sized traditional walk-out basement in Detroit with vinyl flooring and exposed beams.
Deerpath Basement
Deerpath Basement
Reliable Quality Construction Inc.Reliable Quality Construction Inc.
Basement remodel project
Design ideas for a medium sized modern fully buried basement in Chicago with white walls, vinyl flooring, multi-coloured floors and exposed beams.
Linden Hills Bold Beauty, Minneapolis
Linden Hills Bold Beauty, Minneapolis
Homes And Such LLCHomes And Such LLC
Creativity means embracing the charm and character of the space and home to maximize function and create a foyer area that feels more spacious than it truly is. Removing sheetrock from a hand hewn structural beam that had been covered for a century brought about the home's history in a way that no pricey reclaimed beam ever could. Adding shiplap and rustic tin captured a hint of the farmhouse feel the homeowners love and mixed with the subtle integration of pipe throughout, from the gas line running along the beam to the use of pipe as railing between the open stair feature and cozy living space, for a cohesive design. Rustic charm softens and warms bold colors and patterns throughout. Mixed with the lines of the shiplap and classic color palette, global inspirations and Indian design elements can shine.
Time For a Refresh - A 1980's Home Renovation
Time For a Refresh - A 1980's Home Renovation
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Polished concrete basement floors with open painted ceilings. Built-in desk. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Ellicott City residence- Contemporary wet bar
Ellicott City residence- Contemporary wet bar
RR RedesignRR Redesign
Time to relax and enjoy the end of the day. We started with a blank basement and designed spaces for this client to enjoy for many years. The warm slate tile add sophistication and warmth. The gorgeous veining in the Fantasy brown counter tops add depth. Designing this space was fun and rewarding.
Basement Remodel- Warrenton VA
Basement Remodel- Warrenton VA
Bianco RenovationsBianco Renovations
Photo of a medium sized rural walk-out basement in DC Metro with white walls, laminate floors and brown floors.
Finished Basement with Golf Simulator in Elgin
Finished Basement with Golf Simulator in Elgin
Advance Design Studio, Ltd.Advance Design Studio, Ltd.
Golf simulator in Elgin basement renovation.
Large traditional look-out basement in Chicago with grey walls, laminate floors, no fireplace and brown floors.
Ital-Crete Epoxy Flooring
Ital-Crete Epoxy Flooring
Ital-Crete Epoxy Flooring Distributors.Ital-Crete Epoxy Flooring Distributors.
Basement Epoxy Floor, easy maintence, also did you know that epoxy flooring is 8-10 degresse warmer to existing concrete flooring, Enrich your floors the Ital-Crete way
Gulistan Westbrook Taupe Stone Carpet
Gulistan Westbrook Taupe Stone Carpet
Mouery's FlooringMouery's Flooring
Design ideas for a large classic look-out basement in Other with grey walls, carpet and grey floors.
Addies Way
Addies Way
Solid Rock BuildersSolid Rock Builders
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional walk-out basement in Other with white walls, concrete flooring and grey floors.
Dublin Basement 17096
Dublin Basement 17096
J.S. Brown & Co.J.S. Brown & Co.
Designed by Monica Lewis MCR, UDCP, CMKBD. Project Manager Dave West CR. Photography by Todd Yarrington.
Medium sized classic look-out basement in Columbus with grey walls, porcelain flooring and brown floors.
Media & Play Room Basement Remodel
Media & Play Room Basement Remodel
Angela Todd Studios | Portland, ORAngela Todd Studios | Portland, OR
Design ideas for a small traditional basement in Portland with beige walls, porcelain flooring and grey floors.
Boss Basement
Boss Basement
Synergy Builders Inc.Synergy Builders Inc.
Ryan Ocasio
Design ideas for a large traditional basement in Chicago with blue walls, carpet and beige floors.
Modern South Minneapolis Basement | Che Bella Interiors
Modern South Minneapolis Basement | Che Bella Interiors
Che Bella Interiors Design + RemodelingChe Bella Interiors Design + Remodeling
A frosted glass door on a barn track allowed us to transfer light between rooms while allowing for privacy in the bathroom. By placing the door on a track we avoided a door swing in a very small basement. Photography by Spacecrafting Photography Inc.
Classically Clean: A Black & White Kitchen Masterpiece
Classically Clean: A Black & White Kitchen Masterpiece
E.W. KitchensE.W. Kitchens
Photo of a small traditional look-out basement in Detroit with blue walls and laminate floors.
Modern Basement Makeover, Gladwyne PA
Modern Basement Makeover, Gladwyne PA
Gardner/Fox Associates, IncGardner/Fox Associates, Inc
Gardner/Fox renovated this Gladwyne home's water damaged basement to create a modern entertaining area, as well as a guest suite. Construction included a custom wet bar with paneled dishwater and beverage refrigerator, two full bathrooms, built-in wall storage, and a guest bedroom.
Crown Hill Basement Refresh
Crown Hill Basement Refresh
Jackson Design BuildJackson Design Build
Jackson Design Build | Photography: NW Architectural Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized classic fully buried basement in Seattle with white walls, lino flooring and multi-coloured floors.

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