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Midcentury Basement with Wallpapered Walls Ideas and Designs

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Ann Arbor Midcentury Inspired Home
Ann Arbor Midcentury Inspired Home
exactly.exactly.
Large midcentury fully buried basement in Detroit with red walls, laminate floors, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
A Basement Remodel Not Just For The Kids
A Basement Remodel Not Just For The Kids
Normandy RemodelingNormandy Remodeling
These homeowners created a usable, multi-function lower level with an entertainment space for their kids, that even included their own styled powder room!
Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVision Design/Remodeling | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Inspiration for a medium sized midcentury walk-out basement in Charlotte with a home bar, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Entrance
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Entrance
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
This stunning moment when you enter a renovated basement is amplified by the Schumacher Chiang-mai dragon wallpaper. The colors in this wallpaper bring together the entire color palette and, in measured doses, provide a real wow moment. The Mid-Century inspired furniture by Crate and Barrel adds texture and interest. #basement
Retro Renovation
Retro Renovation
Ward 5 DesignWard 5 Design
Incredible transformation of a basement family room.
This is an example of a small midcentury walk-out basement in New York with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Mid-Century Modern Basement Family Room
Mid-Century Modern Basement Family Room
Jenna Steckler Interiors, LLCJenna Steckler Interiors, LLC
Medium sized midcentury walk-out basement in DC Metro with grey walls, bamboo flooring, a standard fireplace and wallpapered walls.
Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA
Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Design ideas for a large midcentury fully buried basement in Other with a game room, orange walls, concrete flooring and wallpapered walls.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Entrance
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Entrance
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
This stunning moment when you enter a renovated basement is amplified by the Schumacher Chiang-Mai Dragon wallpaper. The colors in this wallpaper bring together the entire color palette and, in measured doses, provide a real wow moment. The sconces, by Circa Lighting add polish and ambient lighting. #basement
Retro Renovation
Retro Renovation
Ward 5 DesignWard 5 Design
Incredible transformation of a basement family room.
Photo of a small midcentury walk-out basement in New York with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Retro Renovation
Retro Renovation
Ward 5 DesignWard 5 Design
Incredible transformation of a basement family room.
Inspiration for a small retro walk-out basement in New York with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, beige floors and wallpapered walls.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Bathroom
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Bathroom
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
A rich green grass cloth by Thibaut, brushed gold sconces and a vintage mirror amp up the style in this basement bathroom.
Inspiration for a retro basement in Chicago with blue walls, light hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Bathroom
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Bathroom
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
A rich green grass cloth by Thibaut, brushed gold sconces and a vintage mirror amp up the style in this basement bathroom.
Photo of a midcentury basement in Chicago with green walls, light hardwood flooring and wallpapered walls.
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Entrance
Mid-Century Country Club Inspired Basement Entrance
Two Hands InteriorsTwo Hands Interiors
This stunning moment when you enter a renovated basement is amplified by the Schumacher Chiang-Mai Dragon wallpaper. The colors in this wallpaper bring together the entire color palette and, in measured doses, provide a real wow moment. The sconces, by Circa Lighting add polish and ambient lighting. #basement
Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel
Mid-Century Modern Lake House Remodel
ReVision Design/RemodelingReVision Design/Remodeling
© Lassiter Photography | ReVision Design/Remodeling | ReVisionCharlotte.com
Photo of a medium sized retro walk-out basement in Charlotte with a home bar, grey walls, ceramic flooring, grey floors and wallpapered walls.
Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA
Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
This is an example of a large retro fully buried basement in Other with a game room, orange walls and wallpapered walls.
Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA
Foxcroft Estate in Des Moines, IA
Emily Pertzborn InteriorsEmily Pertzborn Interiors
Design ideas for a large retro fully buried basement in Other with a home cinema, orange walls, concrete flooring and wallpapered walls.

Midcentury Basement with Wallpapered Walls 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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