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Contemporary Basement Ideas and Designs
What type of home is suitable for a contemporary basement conversion?
A contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.
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Whether you want inspiration for planning a contemporary basement renovation or are building a designer basement from scratch, Houzz has 16,531 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Anonymous and Synergy Design & Construction. Look through basement photos in different colours and styles and when you find a contemporary basement design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful contemporary basement ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
Petr Krejci
Design ideas for a contemporary basement in London with white walls and multi-coloured floors.
Shelves and frames on wall maybe Day room - webuser_876894569
New basement extension with living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, Utility & storage room. Full length Dinesen flooring (Douglas fir) throughout. The basement can be used as a self contained flat.
Wooden stairs & glass banister - catherinetony_oneill
This is an example of a contemporary basement in London.
- cupboard around tv
- lighting design around it - sk_255
IQ Glass UK | large basement below new build house in London
Large contemporary basement in London with white walls and light hardwood flooring.
Small contemporary fully buried basement in London with grey walls and no fireplace.
How to maybe skrink the stair foot print? - alib668
Daniel Wexler
Design ideas for a contemporary basement in Other.
very simple yet elegant! - adora_corpuz
Inspiration for a large contemporary fully buried basement in New York with dark hardwood flooring, grey walls and brown floors.
Hand rail and colour of the walls - paulgibbons
An open floorplan creatively incorporates space for a bar and seating, pool area, gas fireplace, and theatre room (set off by seating and cabinetry).
Inspiration for a large contemporary basement in DC Metro with light hardwood flooring, white walls and beige floors.
Does not have to have the fireplace. - mark_hamner
Paramount Online Marketing
Design ideas for a large contemporary walk-out basement in Grand Rapids with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Referred to inside H&H as “the basement of dreams,” this project transformed a raw, dark, unfinished basement into a bright living space flooded with daylight. Working with architect Sean Barnett of Polymath Studio, Hammer & Hand added several 4’ windows to the perimeter of the basement, a new entrance, and wired the unit for future ADU conversion.
This basement is filled with custom touches reflecting the young family’s project goals. H&H milled custom trim to match the existing home’s trim, making the basement feel original to the historic house. The H&H shop crafted a barn door with an inlaid chalkboard for their toddler to draw on, while the rest of the H&H team designed a custom closet with movable hanging racks to store and dry their camping gear.
Photography by Jeff Amram.
Bookshelves - gurungmb
A comfortable and contemporary family room that accommodates a family's two active teenagers and their friends as well as intimate adult gatherings. Fireplace flanked by natural grass cloth wallpaper warms the space and invites friends to open the sleek sleeper sofa and spend the night.
Stephani Buchman Photography
www.stephanibuchmanphotgraphy.com
Soooooooo cosy!... Perfect for the Winter. - joan_weir71
Back lit onyx bar table. Part of a family entertainment space. Photo by: Eric Freedman
Contemporary basement in New York.
Onyx bar - webuser_775242575
Marina Storm
Large contemporary fully buried basement in Chicago with beige walls, medium hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, brown floors and a metal fireplace surround.
This is an example of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Minneapolis.
Modern finished basement with dry-stacked stone wall. Photo: Bob Elam
Inspiration for a contemporary basement in New York.
©Finished Basement Company
Expansive contemporary look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, dark hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a tiled fireplace surround and brown floors.
Harry Blanchard
Small contemporary walk-out basement in Philadelphia with white walls, concrete flooring and no fireplace.
Small contemporary fully buried basement in Calgary with grey walls, vinyl flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.