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Midcentury Basement Ideas and Designs

Design ideas for a midcentury walk-out basement in New York with beige walls and beige floors.
room partition - amirusman

Home theater with Corrugated perforated metal ceiling
photo by Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Design ideas for a medium sized retro look-out basement in Philadelphia with no fireplace, brown walls, carpet and grey floors.
Basement - s_a_n_d_o

For this whole house remodel the homeowner wanted to update the front exterior entrance and landscaping, kitchen, bathroom and dining room. We also built an addition in the back with a separate entrance for the homeowner’s massage studio, including a reception area, bathroom and kitchenette. The back exterior was fully renovated with natural landscaping and a gorgeous Santa Rosa Labyrinth. Clean crisp lines, colorful surfaces and natural wood finishes enhance the home’s mid-century appeal. The outdoor living area and labyrinth provide a place of solace and reflection for the homeowner and his clients.
After remodeling this mid-century modern home near Bush Park in Salem, Oregon, the final phase was a full basement remodel. The previously unfinished space was transformed into a comfortable and sophisticated living area complete with hidden storage, an entertainment system, guitar display wall and safe room. The unique ceiling was custom designed and carved to look like a wave – which won national recognition for the 2016 Contractor of the Year Award for basement remodeling. The homeowner now enjoys a custom whole house remodel that reflects his aesthetic and highlights the home’s era.

Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury basement in Chicago with white walls and travertine flooring.

Photo of a large retro walk-out basement in Chicago with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a corner fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floors.

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Photographer: Stacy Zarin-Goldberg
It's simplicity - gordy_omolaiye

Design ideas for a medium sized retro walk-out basement in Los Angeles with white walls, medium hardwood flooring and no fireplace.

Wall finishes include restored original stone foundation, painted brick and horizontal rough-sawn planking.
JVL Photography
Retro basement in Ottawa.

Inspiration for a large retro walk-out basement in Other with grey walls, ceramic flooring and no fireplace.
See more of this finished basement project at https://www.jillianlare.com/finished-basement-remodel-reveal/.
table in open kitchen - maraj71
On the basement level is Cohen’s home office – which embraces the more industrial aesthetic of the surrounding building materials. The space is graced with natural light that trickles down through the home’s transparent layers, something unusual for a basement.
Photo: Jim Bartsch
Stairs - magentabuild
Built in 1951, this sprawling ranch style home has plenty of room for a large family, but the basement was vintage 50’s, with dark wood paneling and poor lighting. One redeeming feature was a curved bar, with multi-colored glass block lighting in the foot rest, wood paneling surround, and a red-orange laminate top. If one thing was to be saved, this was it.
Castle designed an open family, media & game room with a dining area near the vintage bar and an additional bedroom. Mid-century modern cabinetry was custom made to provide an open partition between the family and game rooms, as well as needed storage and display for family photos and mementos.
The enclosed, dark stairwell was opened to the new family space and a custom steel & cable railing system was installed. Lots of new lighting brings a bright, welcoming feel to the space. Now, the entire family can share and enjoy a part of the house that was previously uninviting and underused.
Come see this remodel during the 2018 Castle Home Tour, September 29-30, 2018!
Photo: Kimberley Bryan © 2016 Houzz
Photo of a midcentury basement in Seattle.
Demetri Gianni Photography.
demetrigianni.com
Photo of a retro basement in Edmonton.
Photo of a medium sized retro look-out basement in Vancouver with beige walls, concrete flooring, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floors.
For this whole house remodel the homeowner wanted to update the front exterior entrance and landscaping, kitchen, bathroom and dining room. We also built an addition in the back with a separate entrance for the homeowner’s massage studio, including a reception area, bathroom and kitchenette. The back exterior was fully renovated with natural landscaping and a gorgeous Santa Rosa Labyrinth. Clean crisp lines, colorful surfaces and natural wood finishes enhance the home’s mid-century appeal. The outdoor living area and labyrinth provide a place of solace and reflection for the homeowner and his clients.
After remodeling this mid-century modern home near Bush Park in Salem, Oregon, the final phase was a full basement remodel. The previously unfinished space was transformed into a comfortable and sophisticated living area complete with hidden storage, an entertainment system, guitar display wall and safe room. The unique ceiling was custom designed and carved to look like a wave – which won national recognition for the 2016 Contractor of the Year Award for basement remodeling. The homeowner now enjoys a custom whole house remodel that reflects his aesthetic and highlights the home’s era.

