Basement with All Types of Fireplace and a Vaulted Ceiling Ideas and Designs

One of the biggest challenges for a basement renovation will be light. In this home, we were able to re-frame the exposed exterior walls for bigger windows. This adds light and also a great view of the Indian Hills golf course!

Piccola oasi di relax

Liadesign

Liadesign
Inspiration for a medium sized urban walk-out basement in Milan with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a wood burning stove, a metal fireplace surround, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.

CUSTOMERS Basement

A&D Tile and Flooring

Design ideas for a large modern fully buried basement in Orange County with a game room, blue walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stacked stone fireplace surround, brown floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Contemporary Lakefront Cottage

Madison Taylor

Walkout basement with comfortable living space and bar with island for entertaining.
Large contemporary walk-out basement in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Lawrence Manor – Basement Family Room

RGS Design

Photo of a large contemporary look-out basement in Toronto with a home cinema, multi-coloured walls, carpet, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, multi-coloured floors, a vaulted ceiling and wallpapered walls.

Take the stage Anderson, Ohio

Legacy Builders Group

What a great place to enjoy a family movie or perform on a stage! The ceiling lights move to the beat of the music and the curtain open and closes. Then move to the other side of the basement to the wet bar and snack area and game room with a beautiful salt water fish tank.

Finished Basement Renovation

Martino Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional fully buried basement in Philadelphia with grey walls, carpet, grey floors, a wood burning stove, a game room, a metal fireplace surround, a vaulted ceiling and a dado rail.

Piccola oasi di relax

Liadesign

Liadesign
Photo of a medium sized industrial walk-out basement in Milan with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, a wood burning stove, a metal fireplace surround, grey floors and a vaulted ceiling.

Finished Basement Renovation

Martino Designs, Inc.

Photo of a large traditional fully buried basement in Philadelphia with a game room, grey walls, carpet, a hanging fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and a dado rail.

Take the stage Anderson, Ohio

Legacy Builders Group

Indian Hills Basement Office Renovation

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Contemporary Farmhouse Forever Home

12/12 Architects & Planners

Country basement in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a corner fireplace, brown floors, wainscoting and a vaulted ceiling.

Contemporary Lakefront Cottage

Madison Taylor

Walkout basement with comfortable living space and bar with island for entertaining.
Design ideas for a large contemporary walk-out basement in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Basement Fireplace

Ironaxe Mechanical

gas Fireplace installed with tile surround
Photo of a medium sized modern walk-out basement in Edmonton with a game room, beige walls, porcelain flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, beige floors, a vaulted ceiling and panelled walls.

Indian Hills Basement Office Renovation

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Take the stage Anderson, Ohio

Legacy Builders Group

Finished Basement Renovation

Martino Designs, Inc.

Design ideas for a large traditional fully buried basement in Philadelphia with a game room, grey walls, carpet, a wood burning stove, a metal fireplace surround, grey floors, a vaulted ceiling and a dado rail.

Contemporary Lakefront Cottage

Madison Taylor

Design ideas for a large contemporary basement in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Indian Hills Basement Office Renovation

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Contemporary Lakefront Cottage

Madison Taylor

Basement entertainment space with pool table, built in book shelves with nook under the stairs, wine storage and custom artwork.
Large contemporary walk-out basement in Other with white walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, brown floors, a vaulted ceiling and tongue and groove walls.

Basement with All Types of Fireplace and a Vaulted Ceiling 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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