Basement with Porcelain Flooring and a Coffered Ceiling Ideas and Designs

A “cigar smoking” room with paneled walls was created with a secret door to the unfinished area of the basement.
Design ideas for a large classic fully buried basement in Chicago with a home bar, grey walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and panelled walls.

Modern Farmhouse

AG Woodcrafting Inc.

Shaker style cabinets in a custom black, satin finish
Photo of a medium sized rural walk-out basement in Edmonton with a home bar, white walls, porcelain flooring and a coffered ceiling.

Beachside Glam Room

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

This was an additional, unused space our client decided to remodel and turn into a glam room for her and her girlfriends to enjoy! Great place to host, serve some crafty cocktails and play your favorite romantic comedy on the big screen.

Home Away From Home

JJ Interiors

Room for lots of entertaining and joyful game playing. Clever sconces pivot down to light the gaming surface or shine lighting up for indirect accent. Walls open for art and a live-edge drink rail anchor the room.

Toronto House 2

Qarnis Development

This is an example of a classic walk-out basement in Toronto with a home cinema, porcelain flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floors, a coffered ceiling and grey walls.

Basement and cellar

POWERPILLAR LTD

That cold basement, cellar, that wasn't very useful. You don't have idea what to do with? This is where Powerpillar comes in. We plan and design the whole space to which you also add value to your home and create more useful space.

Residential Refurbishment with Moroccan Basement in Notting Hill, London, W11

PTP Architects London

Architecture and Interior Design by PTP Architects; Lighting Design by Sally Storey at Lighting Design International; Works by Martinisation; Photography by Edmund Sumner

Beachside Glam Room

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Beachside Glam Room

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

The Ultimate Hang Out Basement

Normandy Remodeling

The basement couldn't be complete without this beauty. The space was finished off with a full bathroom with a walk-in shower!
Photo of a large traditional fully buried basement in Chicago with grey walls, porcelain flooring, grey floors, a coffered ceiling and wainscoting.

Beachside Glam Room

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Beachside Glam Room

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Beachside Glam Room

Johnson + Fernàndez Interior Design

Basement with Porcelain Flooring and a Coffered 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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