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Black Basement with Wainscoting Ideas and Designs

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Total Basement Remodel for Refined Entertainment in Gainesville VA
Total Basement Remodel for Refined Entertainment in Gainesville VA
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesMichael Nash Design, Build & Homes
This older couple residing in a golf course community wanted to expand their living space and finish up their unfinished basement for entertainment purposes and more. Their wish list included: exercise room, full scale movie theater, fireplace area, guest bedroom, full size master bath suite style, full bar area, entertainment and pool table area, and tray ceiling. After major concrete breaking and running ground plumbing, we used a dead corner of basement near staircase to tuck in bar area. A dual entrance bathroom from guest bedroom and main entertainment area was placed on far wall to create a large uninterrupted main floor area. A custom barn door for closet gives extra floor space to guest bedroom. New movie theater room with multi-level seating, sound panel walls, two rows of recliner seating, 120-inch screen, state of art A/V system, custom pattern carpeting, surround sound & in-speakers, custom molding and trim with fluted columns, custom mahogany theater doors. The bar area includes copper panel ceiling and rope lighting inside tray area, wrapped around cherry cabinets and dark granite top, plenty of stools and decorated with glass backsplash and listed glass cabinets. The main seating area includes a linear fireplace, covered with floor to ceiling ledger stone and an embedded television above it. The new exercise room with two French doors, full mirror walls, a couple storage closets, and rubber floors provide a fully equipped home gym. The unused space under staircase now includes a hidden bookcase for storage and A/V equipment. New bathroom includes fully equipped body sprays, large corner shower, double vanities, and lots of other amenities. Carefully selected trim work, crown molding, tray ceiling, wainscoting, wide plank engineered flooring, matching stairs, and railing, makes this basement remodel the jewel of this community.
The Basement Makes a Statement: Basement
The Basement Makes a Statement: Basement
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Photo of a large traditional look-out basement in Kansas City with a home bar, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, brown floors and wainscoting.
Macungie Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Macungie Basement & Bathroom Remodel
Martino Designs, Inc.Martino Designs, Inc.
This is an example of a large modern fully buried basement in Philadelphia with a home bar, white walls, dark hardwood flooring, no fireplace, brown floors, a coffered ceiling, wainscoting and a feature wall.
Family Friendly Basement
Family Friendly Basement
Impeccable by Meredith ParkImpeccable by Meredith Park
The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.
A Closer Look
A Closer Look
Rittenhouse BuildersRittenhouse Builders
Design ideas for an expansive walk-out basement in Philadelphia with a home bar, beige walls, dark hardwood flooring, brown floors, wainscoting and a dado rail.
Sala Hobby in stile Pub Inglese
Sala Hobby in stile Pub Inglese
Susanna BaggioSusanna Baggio
sala hobby stile pub inglese con angolo bar e biliardo
This is an example of a large classic walk-out basement in Rome with a home bar, green walls, terracotta flooring and wainscoting.
The Basement Makes a Statement: Basement
The Basement Makes a Statement: Basement
Tamara Day DesignTamara Day Design
Design ideas for a large traditional look-out basement in Kansas City with a home bar, green walls, dark hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround, brown floors and wainscoting.

Black Basement with Wainscoting 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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