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Midcentury Basement with Light Hardwood Flooring Ideas and Designs

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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.
Belcaro Basement
Belcaro Basement
Level Ground Enterprise, LLCLevel Ground Enterprise, LLC
Jenn Cohen
Design ideas for a large midcentury fully buried basement in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Holman
Holman
Morris Builders, IncMorris Builders, Inc
Full basement remodel. Remove (2) load bearing walls to open up entire space. Create new wall to enclose laundry room. Create dry bar near entry. New floating hearth at fireplace and entertainment cabinet with mesh inserts. Create storage bench with soft close lids for toys an bins. Create mirror corner with ballet barre. Create reading nook with book storage above and finished storage underneath and peek-throughs. Finish off and create hallway to back bedroom through utility room.
Welland Renovation
Welland Renovation
Cliff and Evans Ltd.Cliff and Evans Ltd.
Larry Arnal
Inspiration for a medium sized retro basement in Toronto with light hardwood flooring.
Little John Residence
Little John Residence
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
Cameron St. Photography
Design ideas for a medium sized midcentury fully buried basement in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Hi-Hat House
Hi-Hat House
Kimball Modern Design + InteriorsKimball Modern Design + Interiors
Inspiration for a retro walk-out basement in Denver with white walls, light hardwood flooring and wood walls.
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.
Potomac, MD Mid Century Modern Addition/Remodel
Potomac, MD Mid Century Modern Addition/Remodel
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
FineCraft Contractors, Inc.
Large retro look-out basement in DC Metro with beige walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Media Room
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Media Room
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
The custom geometric trellis inspired millwork on the cabinets, groovy hardware, in the rich Hague Blue by Farrow and Ball make these built-ins sing. A niche for artwork, with a custom light and space for open and closed storage, these built-ins add to the style and function of the space.
Welland Renovation
Welland Renovation
Cliff and Evans Ltd.Cliff and Evans Ltd.
Larry Arnal
Medium sized midcentury basement in Toronto with light hardwood flooring.
Holman
Holman
Morris Builders, IncMorris Builders, Inc
Full basement remodel. Remove (2) load bearing walls to open up entire space. Create new wall to enclose laundry room. Create dry bar near entry. New floating hearth at fireplace and entertainment cabinet with mesh inserts. Create storage bench with soft close lids for toys an bins. Create mirror corner with ballet barre. Create reading nook with book storage above and finished storage underneath and peek-throughs. Finish off and create hallway to back bedroom through utility room.
Little John Residence
Little John Residence
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
Cameron St. Photography
Photo of a medium sized midcentury fully buried basement in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
El Arroyo - retro basement
El Arroyo - retro basement
Melinamade - Residential Design + InteriorsMelinamade - Residential Design + Interiors
With a lower 7'-6" ceiling height in this vintage art deco decorated basement bedrooom and en-suite bathroom, we tried to trick the eye for a higher ceiling height feel by painting the the ceiling a lighter shade of white than the white wall color, although they look the same for the most part.
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.
Alpine Abode
Alpine Abode
Brandalyn DesignsBrandalyn Designs
Game Room | This industrial space with a mid-century twist provides an inviting and fun space for both adults and kids to play games, and hang out.
This is an example of a large midcentury walk-out basement in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a tiled fireplace surround.
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.
Elston
Elston
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
Design ideas for a large retro fully buried basement in Grand Rapids with white walls, light hardwood flooring and beige floors.
Holman
Holman
Morris Builders, IncMorris Builders, Inc
Full basement remodel. Remove (2) load bearing walls to open up entire space. Create new wall to enclose laundry room. Create dry bar near entry. New floating hearth at fireplace and entertainment cabinet with mesh inserts. Create storage bench with soft close lids for toys an bins. Create mirror corner with ballet barre. Create reading nook with book storage above and finished storage underneath and peek-throughs. Finish off and create hallway to back bedroom through utility room.
Little John Residence
Little John Residence
KMSalter DesignKMSalter Design
Cameron St. Photography
Medium sized retro fully buried basement in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood flooring, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Midcentury Basement with Light Hardwood Flooring 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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