Inspiration for a contemporary basement in London.

We removed the dark damaged flooring in the basement of our Wandsworth Common Family Home and added lighter oak parquet, internal Crittal style aluminium sliding doors to partition a study, created a wine room and lots of built in joinery to house the cinema screen & kids toys.

MOON HOUSE

DC Productions

Inspiration for a contemporary basement in Venice with white walls, white floors and a game room.

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Contemporary Basement

Photo of a large modern look-out basement in Melbourne with white walls and concrete flooring.

BASEMENT BOUDOIR

Run for the Hills

This is an example of an eclectic basement in Other with beige walls and feature lighting.

Cavendish Road House Renovation

Juliet Murphy Photography

Juliet Murphy Photography
Inspiration for a medium sized contemporary fully buried basement in London with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.

CHIVALRY ROAD

Sketch Architects

The reconfigured property has transfored the dark basement, instilling a sense of light and connection to creating an inviting space that is linked to the rest of the house.

Un sous-sol pour ados

Synesthésies

Inspiration for a basement in Lyon.

Orcas

UNIQUE Home Construction

Farmhouse look-out basement in Seattle with beige walls, carpet and beige floors.

Basement conversion showing light source through glass panel in garden

London Basement

Design ideas for a contemporary basement in London.

Luftschutzbunker wird zur Design-Sauna, Gesamtansicht

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corso sauna manufaktur. designt für entspannung. [Fotograf: Tom Bendix für corso]
Photo of a modern basement in Hamburg.

Queens Park House

Silvia Rajek Interiors

Large contemporary fully buried basement in Sydney with white walls, carpet and beige floors.

X Factor House

Pennington Phillips

Photo of a medium sized modern basement in London with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Bring the outside inside

ELB Construction Services Ltd

Bring outside inside in open basement conversion, in typical Chelsea cottage conversion.
Photo of a large country walk-out basement in London with concrete flooring, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and brick walls.

Villa privata in stile rustico

Elisabetta Tanesini

Interior design per una villa privata con tavernetta in stile rustico-contemporaneo. Linee semplici e pulite incontrano materiali ed elementi strutturali rustici. I colori neutri e caldi rendono l'ambiente sofisticato e accogliente.

Arts + Crafts Country House

Studio Hooton

Design ideas for a traditional basement in Hampshire.

Blue Basement

Timothy James Interiors

THE COMPLETE RENOVATION OF A LARGE DETACHED FAMILY HOME This project was a labour of love from start to finish and we think it shows. We worked closely with the architect and contractor to create the interiors of this stunning house in Richmond, West London. The existing house was just crying out for a new lease of life, it was so incredibly tired and dated. An interior designer’s dream. A new rear extension was designed to house the vast kitchen diner. Below that in the basement – a cinema, games room and bar. In addition, the drawing room, entrance hall, stairwell master bedroom and en-suite also came under our remit. We took all these areas on plan and articulated our concepts to the client in 3D. Then we implemented the whole thing for them. So Timothy James Interiors were responsible for curating or custom-designing everything you see in these photos OUR FULL INTERIOR DESIGN SERVICE INCLUDING PROJECT COORDINATION AND IMPLEMENTATION Our brief for this interior design project was to create a ‘private members club feel’. Precedents included Soho House and Firmdale Hotels. This is very much our niche so it’s little wonder we were appointed. Cosy but luxurious interiors with eye-catching artwork, bright fabrics and eclectic furnishings. The scope of services for this project included both the interior design and the interior architecture. This included lighting plan , kitchen and bathroom designs, bespoke joinery drawings and a design for a stained glass window. This project also included the full implementation of the designs we had conceived. We liaised closely with appointed contractor and the trades to ensure the work was carried out in line with the designs. We ordered all of the interior finishes and had them delivered to the relevant specialists. Furniture, soft furnishings and accessories were ordered alongside the site works. When the house was finished we conducted a full installation of the furnishings, artwork and finishing touches.

Villa privata in stile rustico

Elisabetta Tanesini

Basement Conversion

Schneider Designers

This is an example of a large contemporary walk-out basement in London with beige walls and a feature wall.

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 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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Création d'un SPA "Les Bulles Dorées"

PC CONSTRUCTION

Ce Spa a été créé au sous-sol d'une maison d'hôtes au cour du vignoble champenois. La forme ronde du bain à remous rappelle les fûts de vieillissement de la maison. Le maître d'ouvrage souhaitait créer un espace de détente reposant ou ses clients apprécient déguster une coupe de champagne en contemplant la magnifique vue sur le jardin.