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Basement with Black Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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682 Riverstone - Calbridge Homes
682 Riverstone - Calbridge Homes
Rochelle Cote Interior DesignRochelle Cote Interior Design
This is an example of a medium sized classic walk-out basement in Calgary with a game room, black walls, medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.
The Chantry
The Chantry
Aquila Property GroupAquila Property Group
This client was a huge wine lover and asked us to design him a wine room and cellar. Through considered design this space became a perfect retreat for days when you just need to chill out with a bottle of wine from your very own bar!
Themed Rooms
Themed Rooms
Diane Hasso StudiosDiane Hasso Studios
Diane Hasso of Faux-Real, LLC. designed and applied an espresso brown leather wall finish with a specialty product that absorbs sound in this open concept Billards Room. Via Design and Scott Christopher Homes
PROJET AIX LES BAINS / Salle Home Cinéma
PROJET AIX LES BAINS / Salle Home Cinéma
Fabien BAEZAFabien BAEZA
STUDIO 5.56 / Romain CHAMBODUT
Photo of a medium sized contemporary fully buried basement in Grenoble with black walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Signal Hill reno
Signal Hill reno
Knight Custom HomesKnight Custom Homes
Photo of a medium sized farmhouse walk-out basement in Calgary with black walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Setting the Bar
Setting the Bar
Drab to Fab DecoratingDrab to Fab Decorating
This is the after picture! We totally transformed a cluttered dark area into a man cave! We built in the theater area, put a fabulous black and grey paper on the walls to give the room depth, faux the bulk heads, painted all the dark wood work white so that it would pop, painted the ceiling bright white and then bought cigar bar furniture so that friends and family could relax.
Mid-Century Living Space
Mid-Century Living Space
I.D MY DESIGNS INCI.D MY DESIGNS INC
This basement was made to feel like a living room space with the high ceilings, feature wall with custom designed fireplace, large abstract artwork and shelving for display of our beautiful clients.
Rustic Theatre Room Renovation
Rustic Theatre Room Renovation
Jewels InteriorsJewels Interiors
Design ideas for a medium sized classic fully buried basement in Boston with black walls, medium hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floors.
Signal Hill reno
Signal Hill reno
Knight Custom HomesKnight Custom Homes
Medium sized rural walk-out basement in Calgary with black walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Setting the Bar
Setting the Bar
Drab to Fab DecoratingDrab to Fab Decorating
We purchased most the furniture from restoration hardware and Arhaus. The rug is a grey silk. The back walls were painted in light grey and the woodwork was painted dark. Rustic hardwood was laid in the entire basement to open up the space!
Setting the Bar
Setting the Bar
Drab to Fab DecoratingDrab to Fab Decorating
This built in theater area was designed by Drab to Fab Decorating to maximize the space needed.
Photo of a small traditional fully buried basement in Indianapolis with black walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Rustic Theatre Room
Rustic Theatre Room
Jewels InteriorsJewels Interiors
Basement transformation into a Rustic theater room fully equipped with bar, theater seating, powder room, Gas Fireplace, Flat Screen TV and more!!!
Design ideas for a medium sized traditional fully buried basement in Boston with a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, black walls, medium hardwood flooring and grey floors.

Basement with Black Walls and Medium Hardwood Flooring 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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