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Basement with a Stone Fireplace Surround and Brick Walls Ideas and Designs

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Cresmark Custom HomesCresmark Custom Homes
This renovated basement is now a beautiful and functional space that boasts many impressive features. Concealed beams offer a clean and sleek look to the ceiling, while wood plank flooring provides warmth and texture to the room. The basement has been transformed into an entertainment hub, with a bar area, gaming area/lounge, and a recreation room featuring built-in millwork, a projector, and a wall-mounted TV. An electric fireplace adds to the cozy ambiance, and sliding barn doors offer a touch of rustic charm to the space. The lighting in the basement is another notable feature, with carefully placed fixtures that provide both ambiance and functionality. Overall, this renovated basement is the perfect space for relaxation, entertainment, and spending quality time with loved ones.
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Basement $100,000 to $250,000
2021 NARI CotY Award-Winning Basement $100,000 to $250,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Griffey Remodeling, Columbus, Ohio, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Basement $100,000 to $250,000
Inspiration for a large farmhouse look-out basement in Columbus with a home bar, vinyl flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, a timber clad ceiling and brick walls.
TCD 2020 Fall Showcase
TCD 2020 Fall Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Inspiration for a large traditional walk-out basement in Other with a home bar, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and brick walls.
Upscale Traditional with Carriage House
Upscale Traditional with Carriage House
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The brick accent walls behind the fireplace and wet bar area help tie the two areas together.
Large traditional walk-out basement in Indianapolis with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and brick walls.
Upscale Traditional with Carriage House
Upscale Traditional with Carriage House
Duke Homes, Inc.Duke Homes, Inc.
The stone fireplace dominates one wall of the finished basement.
Inspiration for a large traditional walk-out basement in Indianapolis with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and brick walls.
TCD 2020 Fall Showcase
TCD 2020 Fall Showcase
TCD HomesTCD Homes
Design ideas for a large traditional walk-out basement in Other with a home bar, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and brick walls.

Basement with a Stone Fireplace Surround and Brick Walls 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. Start browsing through the photos on Houzz to get some 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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