Large Basement with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs
Amazing SpacesWe started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio.
This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining.
Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random.
In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium.
For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel.
A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV.
Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room.
Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.
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Ally Whalen DesignAlly Whalen
Inspiration for a large beach style basement in Charlotte with blue walls.
Inspiration for a large beach style basement in Charlotte with blue walls.
WentworthPhoto of a large eclectic look-out basement in DC Metro with blue walls, carpet, no fireplace and beige floors.
Brooke Steuart SwannRenovated basement in Calvert County, Maryland, featuring rustic and industrials fixtures and finishes for a playful, yet sophisticated recreation room.
Photography Credit: Virgil Stephens Photography
I.M. Contracting, Ltd.Large classic fully buried basement in Philadelphia with blue walls, dark hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Wheatland Custom Cabinetry & WoodworkElizabeth Steiner Photography
Inspiration for a large classic look-out basement in Chicago with blue walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and blue floors.
Inspiration for a large classic look-out basement in Chicago with blue walls, concrete flooring, no fireplace and blue floors.
Nest Kitchen, Bath & Home DesignWe completed this stunning basement renovation, featuring a bar and a walk-in wine cellar. The bar is the centerpiece of the basement, with a beautiful countertop and custom-built cabinetry. With its moody and dramatic ambiance, this location proves to be an ideal spot for socializing.
The Taylor'd Room InteriorsSectional
This is an example of a large classic walk-out basement in Boston with a game room, blue walls, vinyl flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
This is an example of a large classic walk-out basement in Boston with a game room, blue walls, vinyl flooring, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
Middlefork Development LLCDesigned and built in conjunction with Freemont #2, this home pays homage to surrounding architecture, including that of St. James Lutheran Church. The home is comprised of stately, well-proportioned rooms; significant architectural detailing; appropriate spaces for today's active family; and sophisticated wiring to service any HD video, audio, lighting, HVAC and / or security needs.
The focal point of the first floor is the sweeping curved staircase, ascending through all three floors of the home and topped with skylights. Surrounding this staircase on the main floor are the formal living and dining rooms, as well as the beautifully-detailed Butler's Pantry. A gourmet kitchen and great room, designed to receive considerable eastern light, is at the rear of the house, connected to the lower level family room by a rear staircase.
Four bedrooms (two en-suite) make up the second floor, with a fifth bedroom on the third floor and a sixth bedroom in the lower level. A third floor recreation room is at the top of the staircase, adjacent to the 400SF roof deck.
A connected, heated garage is accessible from the rear staircase of the home, as well as the rear yard and garage roof deck.
This home went under contract after being on the MLS for one day.
Steve Hall, Hedrich Blessing
Beautiful Chaos Interior Design & StylingInspiration for a large country look-out basement in Minneapolis with blue walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floors.
Michael Nash Design, Build & HomesThis gorgeous basement has an open and inviting entertainment area, bar area, theater style seating, gaming area, a full bath, exercise room and a full guest bedroom for in laws. Across the French doors is the bar seating area with gorgeous pin drop pendent lights, exquisite marble top bar, dark espresso cabinetry, tall wine Capitan, and lots of other amenities. Our designers introduced a very unique glass tile backsplash tile to set this bar area off and also interconnect this space with color schemes of fireplace area; exercise space is covered in rubber floorings, gaming area has a bar ledge for setting drinks, custom built-ins to display arts and trophies, multiple tray ceilings, indirect lighting as well as wall sconces and drop lights; guest suite bedroom and bathroom, the bath was designed with a walk in shower, floating vanities, pin hanging vanity lights,
Rudloff Custom BuildersPhotos by Hali MacLaren
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A&E Construction and Design CenterFamily friendly basement with playroom for the kids, office space, family room, and guest room. Plenty of storage throughout. Fun built-in bunk beds provide a great place for kids and guests. COREtec flooring throughout. Taking advantage of under stair space, a unique, fun, play space for kids!
Foster Hill DesignJoe Tighe
Inspiration for a large traditional look-out basement in Chicago with blue walls and no fireplace.
Inspiration for a large traditional look-out basement in Chicago with blue walls and no fireplace.
MK Development & Investment LLCInspiration for a large contemporary walk-out basement in DC Metro with blue walls, carpet and no fireplace.
Medina Exteriors & RemodelingWhen you have 3 german sheppards - bathig needs to be functional and warm. We created a space in the basement for the dogs and included a "Snug" for the Mr. and his ham radio equipment. Best of both worlds and the clients could not be happier.
Brooke Steuart SwannRenovated basement in Calvert County, Maryland, featuring rustic and industrials fixtures and finishes for a playful, yet sophisticated recreation room.
Photography Credit: Virgil Stephens Photography
ARTium Design BuildSeating area of the open and spacious family room/home theatre. Blue accent wall with stylish furnishings. Lots of room for family and friends.
This is an example of a large beach style fully buried basement in Ottawa with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
This is an example of a large beach style fully buried basement in Ottawa with blue walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.
Pioneer WoodwerxCustom built in interment center with live edge black walnut top. Fitting with a 60" fireplace insert.
Design ideas for a large rustic basement in New York with a home cinema, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Design ideas for a large rustic basement in New York with a home cinema, blue walls, vinyl flooring, a standard fireplace, a wooden fireplace surround, grey floors and tongue and groove walls.
Large Basement with Blue Walls Ideas and Designs
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