Beige Basement with a Dado Rail Ideas and Designs

Basement media center in white finish and raised panel doors
Inspiration for a medium sized traditional fully buried basement in Indianapolis with grey walls, carpet, beige floors, no fireplace and a dado rail.

Billiard Room

Jarrod Smart Construction

Cipher Imaging
Inspiration for a traditional basement in Other with grey walls, no fireplace, ceramic flooring and a dado rail.

Union County Basement Remodel with Theater

IMPROVE or MOVE

Design ideas for a medium sized classic fully buried basement in Newark with multi-coloured walls, carpet, no fireplace and a dado rail.

Midwest Suburban Basement Remodel

The Cleary Company

Inspiration for an expansive traditional look-out basement in Columbus with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floors and a dado rail.

Transitional Basement

This is an example of a traditional look-out basement in Other with beige walls and a dado rail.

Crisp Architects

Basement Pub. Rob Karosis Photographer
Photo of a classic fully buried basement in New York with dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, beige walls, grey floors and a dado rail.

Speakeasy Industrial Basement East Cobb Renovation

Atlanta Curb Appeal

Secret Door Basement to closet. Door hidden behind bookcase.
Urban basement in Atlanta with a dado rail.

Basement Excavation and Buildout

Copper Sky Design + Remodel

The primary goal of this basement project was to give these homeowners more space: both for their own everyday use and for guests. By excavating an unusable crawl space, we were able to build out a full basement with 9’ high ceilings, a guest bedroom, a full bathroom, a gym, a large storage room, and a spacious entertainment room that includes a kitchenette. In all, the homeowners gained over 1,100 of finished space.

Custom Interior Trim Details

Elite Builders LLC

Design ideas for a small classic fully buried basement in Chicago with grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, brown floors and a dado rail.

Leawood Lower Level

CHC Design-Build

CHC Creative Remodeling
Rustic fully buried basement in Kansas City with no fireplace, dark hardwood flooring and a dado rail.

Dream House Studios, Inc.

User

Photo of a classic walk-out basement in DC Metro with grey walls, carpet and a dado rail.

Neutral Rustic Transitional Basement

Harmony Drive Interiors

Classic look-out basement in DC Metro with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a game room and a dado rail.

Lake Basement Remodel

Ally Whalen Design

Ally Whalen
Inspiration for a large beach style basement in Charlotte with blue walls and a dado rail.

Queen Anne Craftsman Home

Seattle Staged to Sell and Design LLC

The finished basement with a home office, laundry space, and built in shelves.
Classic basement in Seattle with grey walls, carpet, grey floors, no fireplace and a dado rail.

Lower Level Living

Princeton Design Collaborative

Overall view with wood paneling and Corrugated perforated metal ceiling photo by Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury basement in Philadelphia with no fireplace, brown walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and a dado rail.

Basement - Pool and Bar

JMC Home Remodeling

JMC Home Remodeling
Inspiration for an expansive traditional fully buried basement in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, orange floors and a dado rail.

Pavia Pl Pacific Palisades

| MARSHALL DESIGN GROUP |

Design ideas for a contemporary fully buried basement in Los Angeles with no fireplace, dark hardwood flooring, grey walls and a dado rail.

Basement Remodeling Projects

IMPROVE or MOVE

Design ideas for a medium sized contemporary fully buried basement in New York with beige walls, no fireplace, orange floors, medium hardwood flooring and a dado rail.

Mediterranean Ranch Estate

EARTH AND IMAGES

This is an example of a mediterranean basement in Phoenix with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring, brown floors, a game room and a dado rail.

Mediterranean Revival | Summit, NJ

Rosen Kelly Conway Architecture & Design

Builder: Orchard Hills Design and Construction, LLC Interior Designer: ML Designs Kitchen Designer: Heidi Piron Landscape Architect: J. Kest & Company, LLC Photographer: Christian Garibaldi

Beige Basement with a Dado Rail 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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