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Photo of a large traditional basement in London with beige walls.
Elvaston Mews
By Clarisford

Photo of a large traditional basement in London with beige walls.

This is an example of an expansive classic fully buried basement in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Cavendish Road House Renovation
By Juliet Murphy Photography

Juliet Murphy Photography
This is an example of an expansive classic fully buried basement in London with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
like the glass internal window. could use something similar in the new internal wall that separates the living room from the kitchen/dining room - nicholas_lale

Photo of an urban basement in Oxfordshire with concrete flooring, grey walls and grey floors.
Black House
By Adrian James Architects

David Fisher at Fisher Studios Black House beton brut basement
Photo of an urban basement in Oxfordshire with concrete flooring, grey walls and grey floors.

Small contemporary fully buried basement in London with grey walls and no fireplace.
Boutique Mews House, London
By Zephyr Interiors

Small contemporary fully buried basement in London with grey walls and no fireplace.
How to maybe skrink the stair foot print? - alib668

This is an example of a bohemian basement in London.
West London Villa
By Stiff and Trevillion

Kilian O'Sullivan
This is an example of a bohemian basement in London.
Metal balustrade - kctlondon

Design ideas for a medium sized modern basement in London.
PEARSON STREET
By Edward McCann Architecture

Travis Levius
Design ideas for a medium sized modern basement in London.

Inspiration for a modern basement in London.
Clapham Common, London, SW4
By Croft Structural Engineers

Shower room
Inspiration for a modern basement in London.

This is an example of a contemporary basement in London.
Party under the Garden
By Ensoul Ltd

An under garden basement. This photo shows the main party space - integrated bunk beds and club-style banquette seating. Designed for kids and adults to enjoy!
Everything about the colors and arrangement and furniture - cuddlesandco_interior

Inspiration for a contemporary basement in London.
Dartmouth Park Road
By Appleton Weiner Architects

Lyndon Douglas
Inspiration for a contemporary basement in London.
Basement conversion with lighwell for extra natural light. Perfect for homes in West Brompton and Chelsea in London, SW3. Essex and London Construction, Basements, Extensions and Loft Conversions Limited can deliver a spacious basement conversion like this for your home. - essexandlondonconstruction

This is an example of a contemporary basement in London.
Edwardian House Fulham
By EMR Architecture

SEE MORE projetcs on www.emrdesign.co.uk David Butler photos
This is an example of a contemporary basement in London.
Different floor style between 1st and 2nd floor? - yibo_liu

Inspiration for a modern basement in Buckinghamshire.
New Build by Natural Angle, private residence
By Natural Angle

Star White Polished Marble tile flooring and bespoke staircase (30mm thick treads with full bullnose edges) with a bespoke Nero Marquina Marble border on the flooring. Materials supplied by Natural Angle including Marble, Limestone, Granite, Sandstone, Wood Flooring and Block Paving.

Inspiration for a basement in Sussex.
Kung Saunas Installs New
By Prestige Saunas Ltd

Kung Saunas AG
Inspiration for a basement in Sussex.

This is an example of a modern basement in Other.
The party basement
By Brilliant Lighting

The basement is a family entertaining space with the childrens' bedrooms, a home cinema and a great party area. Custom profiles and linear lighting add fun to the corridor to the party space. Photography: Charlotte Gale

Scandinavian basement in London.
Birch House, Creative Renovation
By Peter Morris Architects

Scandinavian basement in London.

Modern basement in London.
Basement shower room
By London Basement

Modern basement in London.
(Top Pick) I like this shower room. It should be one of the required sections in the basement especially if you have a gym room. - sparkling_jewel76

Inspiration for a large contemporary fully buried basement in New York with dark hardwood flooring, grey walls and brown floors.
Innovative Inspiration
By Creative Design Construction, Inc.

Inspiration for a large contemporary fully buried basement in New York with dark hardwood flooring, grey walls and brown floors.
Simple panelling on the stairs. Yet adds depth and interest to an boring area. - virrrrrrr

Design ideas for a large rural fully buried basement in Kansas City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Tracy Smith LWP Advisory - Modern Farmhouse Remodel
By Wilson Lighting

Nichole Kennelly Photography
Design ideas for a large rural fully buried basement in Kansas City with grey walls, light hardwood flooring and grey floors.
Simple. Potential for a wine cellar - emiily_lou

Photo of a large classic look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, beige floors and a home cinema.
Basement Home Theater and Workout Gym
By FBC Remodel

©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a large classic look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace, beige floors and a home cinema.
Like the glass walls dividing the space - elaine_ratcliffe

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

What type of home is suitable for a basement conversion?


A 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 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 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 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.

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Whether you want inspiration for planning a basement renovation or are building a designer basement from scratch, Houzz has 105,566 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Zephyr Interiors and Juliet Murphy Photography. Look through basement photos in different colours and styles and when you find a basement design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful basement ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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