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Midcentury Basement with All Types of Ceiling Ideas and Designs

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Lone Tree - New Basement Build
Lone Tree - New Basement Build
Castle Pines ConstructionCastle Pines Construction
Inspiration for a large retro look-out basement in Other with a home cinema, beige walls, carpet, beige floors and a drop ceiling.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Banquette
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Banquette
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
With a custom upholstered banquette in a rich green fabric surrounded by geometric trellis pattern millwork, this spot is perfect for gathering with family or friends. With a peak of Schumacher wallpaper on the ceiling, lights by Circa Lighting and family heirloom taxidermy, this space is full of sophistication and interest.
Basement Suite in Ruxton
Basement Suite in Ruxton
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
Medium sized midcentury walk-out basement in Baltimore with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A basement remodel in a 1970's home is made simpler by keeping the ceiling open for easy access to mechanicals. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
1920's Bar and Basment Finish
1920's Bar and Basment Finish
Jorge & Associates ConstructionJorge & Associates Construction
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury basement in Indianapolis with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, carpet, beige floors, a drop ceiling and brick walls.
Lytton Park – Basement Family Room
Lytton Park – Basement Family Room
RGS DesignRGS Design
Photo of a large midcentury basement in Toronto with a home cinema, grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floors and a coffered ceiling.
Carr Mid-Century Modern Rennovation
Carr Mid-Century Modern Rennovation
To the T Construction, LLCTo the T Construction, LLC
Inspiration for a retro fully buried basement in Chicago with a home bar, multi-coloured walls, no fireplace, grey floors and a drop ceiling.
Bungalow Den
Bungalow Den
McLain by Design Interiors: ASID, IDS, NAHB, DBAMcLain by Design Interiors: ASID, IDS, NAHB, DBA
Design ideas for a small midcentury basement in Los Angeles with a home cinema, green walls, laminate floors, brown floors and a wallpapered ceiling.
Ruxton Basement
Ruxton Basement
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
This is an example of a large midcentury walk-out basement in Baltimore with a home bar, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.
Daugaard
Daugaard
Lumara Homes Inc.Lumara Homes Inc.
Design ideas for a small retro basement in Toronto with a game room, black walls, light hardwood flooring, beige floors and a coffered ceiling.
Ruxton Basement
Ruxton Basement
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
Inspiration for a large midcentury walk-out basement in Baltimore with a home cinema, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A basement remodel in a 1970's home is made simpler by keeping the ceiling open for easy access to mechanicals. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Basement Suite in Ruxton
Basement Suite in Ruxton
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
Medium sized retro walk-out basement in Baltimore with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.
Basement Suite in Ruxton
Basement Suite in Ruxton
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
Completely finished walk-out basement suite complete with kitchenette/bar, bathroom and entertainment area.
Photo of a medium sized midcentury walk-out basement in Baltimore with grey walls, vinyl flooring, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.
Basement Suite in Ruxton
Basement Suite in Ruxton
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
Completely finished walk-out basement suite complete with kitchenette/bar, bathroom and entertainment area.
Design ideas for a medium sized retro walk-out basement in Baltimore with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl flooring, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Banquette
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Banquette
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
With a custom upholstered banquette in a rich green fabric surrounded by geometric trellis pattern millwork, this spot is perfect for gathering with family or friends. Lights by Circa Lighting add sophistication and family heirloom taxidermy adds interest. #basement
Bringing Back The Love
Bringing Back The Love
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
A basement remodel in a 1970's home is made simpler by keeping the ceiling open for easy access to mechanicals. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Mid-Century Modern Basement- Ruxton
Mid-Century Modern Basement- Ruxton
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
This is an example of a large retro walk-out basement in Baltimore with a home bar, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Banquette
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Banquette
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
With a custom upholstered banquette in a rich green fabric surrounded by geometric trellis pattern millwork, this spot is perfect for gathering with family or friends. With a peak of Schumacher wallpaper on the ceiling, lights by Circa Lighting and family heirloom taxidermy, this space is full of sophistication and interest.
Ruxton Basement
Ruxton Basement
Bearded Builders, BaltimoreBearded Builders, Baltimore
Design ideas for a large midcentury walk-out basement in Baltimore with a home cinema, grey walls, light hardwood flooring, brown floors, a coffered ceiling and wood walls.

Midcentury Basement with All Types of Ceiling 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 midcentury 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 midcentury basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

What type of home is suitable for a midcentury basement conversion?

A midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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 midcentury 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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