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Small Contemporary Basement Ideas and Designs

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Jets Fancave Makeover
Jets Fancave Makeover
Ashley Berdan DesignAshley Berdan Design
As seen on CBS's Jet Life, designed by Kenia Lama Marta Deptula, and Ashley Berdan, the designers teamed up with the NY Jets to design a fancave makeover for one lucky fan!
Basement Kitchen
Basement Kitchen
Vanessa Wolf DesignVanessa Wolf Design
A dated laundry was room transformed into a beautiful second kitchen with a new pocket door to the library and hallway. Small sized professional grade appliances and floating shelves make the narrow galley more open. Silestone countertops from recycled materials and custom cabinetry complete the look.
The Shen House
The Shen House
Grub, Inc.Grub, Inc.
Finished Basement!
Photo of a small contemporary basement in Chicago with grey walls, carpet and beige floors.
Holbrook - Before & After
Holbrook - Before & After
Bestway BasementsBestway Basements
After Photo - Finished Spiral stairs
Design ideas for a small contemporary basement in New York with beige walls and medium hardwood flooring.
Erin & Breon's Stylish Basement Hangout
Erin & Breon's Stylish Basement Hangout
ArciformArciform
Simple finishing touches like polished concrete and dark painted ceiling help this basement family room feel stylish and finished. Design by Kristyn Bester. Photo by Photo Art Portraits
Zuni Basement
Zuni Basement
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
This basic basement finish provided the extra square footage, bed and bath this family was seeking. Finishes included upgraded doors, barn door, custom floating vanity and custom stair rail.
Leesburg VA basement
Leesburg VA basement
Beauchain Builders, IncBeauchain Builders, Inc
Convenient basement bathroom with full shower
Photo of a small contemporary basement in DC Metro.
Basement Family Room
Basement Family Room
Becky Freeman The Property StylistBecky Freeman The Property Stylist
Family multimedia centre & kids play area
Inspiration for a small contemporary look-out basement in Toronto.
A basement bar
A basement bar
TG KitchenTG Kitchen
A custom bar in gray cabinetry with built in wine cube, a wine fridge and a bar fridge. The washer and drier are hidden behind white door panels with oak wood countertop to give the space finished look.
Davidsonville Kitchenette Remodel Project with bathroom
Davidsonville Kitchenette Remodel Project with bathroom
Professional Building and Renovations, LLCProfessional Building and Renovations, LLC
Basement kitchenette remodel in Davidsonville, MD
Small contemporary basement in DC Metro.
Cliff House | Kid's Level
Cliff House | Kid's Level
Kaleidoscope Design StudioKaleidoscope Design Studio
Simple doesn’t have to be boring, especially when your backyard is a lush ravine. This was the name of the game when it came to this traditional cottage-style house, with a contemporary flare. Emphasizing the great bones of the house with a simple pallet and contrasting trim helps to accentuate the high ceilings and classic mouldings, While adding saturated colours, and bold graphic wall murals brings lots of character to the house. This growing family now has the perfectly layered home, with plenty of their personality shining through.
Basement remodel
Basement remodel
Sikora CreationsSikora Creations
For this basement remodel, we added a corner wet bar, with sink, mini fridge, and cabinets. Here you can see the open ceiling, pendant lighting, and tile floor.
Living Spaces
Living Spaces
Grassroots DesignGrassroots Design
JVL Photography
Photo of a small contemporary basement in Ottawa with grey walls and carpet.
wood working
wood working
Advanced Construction EnterprisesAdvanced Construction Enterprises
Custom kitchenette. Advanced Construction Enterprises
Small contemporary basement in Chicago with beige walls and no fireplace.
Showplace "Gauntlet Gray" Basement Bar
Showplace "Gauntlet Gray" Basement Bar
The Kitchen PlaceThe Kitchen Place
Showplace Cabinetry with Pendleton door, flush inset in SW Gauntlet Gray color. Remnant top. Free standing pub table by others.
Inspiration for a small contemporary basement in Other.
South Bham Mod
South Bham Mod
Margeaux Interiors - Margaret SkinnerMargeaux Interiors - Margaret Skinner
This is an example of a small contemporary fully buried basement in Detroit with a home bar, black walls, vinyl flooring, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and wallpapered walls.
A phased approach
A phased approach
Eurodale Developments IncEurodale Developments Inc
Andrew Snow Photography
This is an example of a small contemporary look-out basement in Toronto with white walls, porcelain flooring and no fireplace.
Milton Basement
Milton Basement
The Basement StoreThe Basement Store
This is an example of a small contemporary fully buried basement in Toronto with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a timber clad chimney breast and brown floors.
Franko Basement bar
Franko Basement bar
Zzone Homes Inc.Zzone Homes Inc.
Small contemporary fully buried basement in Toronto with grey walls, vinyl flooring, no fireplace and grey floors.
Sorauren Ave
Sorauren Ave
4K Developments Inc.4K Developments Inc.
Open concept basement 1 bdrm suite.
Inspiration for a small contemporary fully buried basement in Toronto with white walls, light hardwood flooring and brown floors.

Small Contemporary Basement 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 contemporary 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 contemporary basement ideas such as home cinemas, gyms and spas, man caves or pool rooms.

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

A contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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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