Brown, Beige Basement Ideas and Designs

Basement, Industrial Music Room - Piedmont Gunstock, Solid, White Oak Hardwood

Impressions Flooring Collection

This is an example of an industrial basement in Raleigh with medium hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Fairway Elegance

A. Perry Homes

Basement bar with white paneling and a gold foot rail
This is an example of a large traditional fully buried basement in Chicago with white walls, carpet, no fireplace and brown floors.

Sports Fan Dream Basement in Northern Virginia

Metro Building and Remodeling Group LLC

Photographer: Bob Narod
This is an example of a large classic look-out basement in DC Metro with brown floors, laminate floors and multi-coloured walls.

Dolores

Lewis Builders

The basis for this remodel is a three-dimensional vision that enabled designers to repurpose the layout and its elevations to support a contemporary lifestyle. The mastery of the project is the interplay of artistry and architecture that introduced a pair of trestles attached to a modern grid-framed skylight; that replaced a treehouse spiral staircase with a glass-enclosed stairway; that juxtaposed smooth plaster with textured travertine; that worked in clean lines and neutral tones to create the canvas for the new residents’ imprint.

A Transitional Basement for Entertaining + Play

Liston Design Build

Design ideas for a traditional basement in St Louis.

Provencal Farmhouse

Cantara

Andrew Bramasco
Photo of a large farmhouse fully buried basement in Orange County with beige walls, no fireplace, grey floors and dark hardwood flooring.

Stylish Chic Terrace Level in Suwanee, Georgia

Infinite Home

Inspiration for a large classic walk-out basement in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and brown floors.

Media Room

AV Excellence

This is an example of a large classic fully buried basement in Atlanta with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and brown floors.

Cozy Basement Kitchen

DDK Kitchen Design Group

Don't pass up this cozy basement remodel. Everything you might need is at your finger tips. A beautiful second kitchen with all the essentials. This island is perfect for a party or a quiet night at home. These cabinets are semi custom cabinets with a soft grey tone. Don't miss two wine coolers at the bar. The custom tv wall unit is perfect viewing. The mesh doors on the cabinet are the perfect final touch. The bathroom is stunning and so functional. Jennifer Rahaley Design for DDK Kitchen Design Group Photography by Mike Kaskel

Brooklyn Heights Rec Room

Filament Architecture Studio, PLLC

The rec room is meant to transition uses over time and even each day. Designed for a young family. The space is a play room,l guest space, storage space and movie room.

Better Than A Finished Basement on the North Shore

Annette Jaffe Interiors

This 4,500 sq ft basement in Long Island is high on luxe, style, and fun. It has a full gym, golf simulator, arcade room, home theater, bar, full bath, storage, and an entry mud area. The palette is tight with a wood tile pattern to define areas and keep the space integrated. We used an open floor plan but still kept each space defined. The golf simulator ceiling is deep blue to simulate the night sky. It works with the room/doors that are integrated into the paneling — on shiplap and blue. We also added lights on the shuffleboard and integrated inset gym mirrors into the shiplap. We integrated ductwork and HVAC into the columns and ceiling, a brass foot rail at the bar, and pop-up chargers and a USB in the theater and the bar. The center arm of the theater seats can be raised for cuddling. LED lights have been added to the stone at the threshold of the arcade, and the games in the arcade are turned on with a light switch. --- Project designed by Long Island interior design studio Annette Jaffe Interiors. They serve Long Island including the Hamptons, as well as NYC, the tri-state area, and Boca Raton, FL. For more about Annette Jaffe Interiors, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://annettejaffeinteriors.com/basement-entertainment-renovation-long-island/

Wauwatosa Basement Remodel

Kowalske Kitchen & Bath

This 1933 Wauwatosa basement was dark, dingy and lacked functionality. The basement was unfinished with concrete walls and floors. A small office was enclosed but the rest of the space was open and cluttered. The homeowners wanted a warm, organized space for their family. A recent job change meant they needed a dedicated home office. They also wanted a place where their kids could hang out with friends. Their wish list for this basement remodel included: a home office where the couple could both work, a full bathroom, a cozy living room and a dedicated storage room. This basement renovation resulted in a warm and bright space that is used by the whole family. Highlights of this basement: - Home Office: A new office gives the couple a dedicated space for work. There’s plenty of desk space, storage cabinets, under-shelf lighting and storage for their home library. - Living Room: An old office area was expanded into a cozy living room. It’s the perfect place for their kids to hang out when they host friends and family. - Laundry Room: The new laundry room is a total upgrade. It now includes fun laminate flooring, storage cabinets and counter space for folding laundry. - Full Bathroom: A new bathroom gives the family an additional shower in the home. Highlights of the bathroom include a navy vanity, quartz counters, brass finishes, a Dreamline shower door and Kohler Choreograph wall panels. - Staircase: We spruced up the staircase leading down to the lower level with patterned vinyl flooring and a matching trim color. - Storage: We gave them a separate storage space, with custom shelving for organizing their camping gear, sports equipment and holiday decorations. CUSTOMER REVIEW “We had been talking about remodeling our basement for a long time, but decided to make it happen when my husband was offered a job working remotely. It felt like the right time for us to have a real home office where we could separate our work lives from our home lives. We wanted the area to feel open, light-filled, and modern – not an easy task for a previously dark and cold basement! One of our favorite parts was when our designer took us on a 3D computer design tour of our basement. I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this could be our basement!?!’ It was so fun to see how our designer was able to take our wish list and ideas from my Pinterest board, and turn it into a practical design. We were sold after seeing the design, and were pleasantly surprised to see that Kowalske was less costly than another estimate.” – Stephanie, homeowner

Silverleaf Estates Basement Reno

Bearded Builders

Large contemporary walk-out basement in Omaha with white walls, light hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.

Bunk Room

BMA Architects

Design ideas for a modern walk-out basement in Other.

Lipan Basement

D&G Construction

This custom designed basement features a rock wall, custom wet bar and ample entertainment space. The coffered ceiling provides a luxury feel with the wood accents offering a more rustic look.

Minneapolis Transitional

Filament Lighting & Home

Design ideas for a medium sized classic look-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet and a standard fireplace.

2016 Artisan Home Tour

Housing First Minnesota

Stonewood, LLC Artisan Home Tour 2016
Design ideas for a basement in Minneapolis with brown floors.

JAS Design-Build: Basements

JAS Design Build

Inspiration for a medium sized classic look-out basement in Seattle with yellow walls.

Trimmed to Perfection

Anthony Wilder Design/Build, Inc.

Photography by Danielle Frye
Traditional basement in DC Metro.

Kitchen Remodeling

Handyman Rescue Team

Photo of a basement in Seattle.

Brown, Beige Basement 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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