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Basement Design Ideas
Can I add an underground extension to my home?
The most suitable blocks for underground rooms are those on a sloping site, because they allow for adequate ventilation and natural light. The ability to excavate under your home is also largely dependant on the type of soil your home sits on and water drainage. For this reason, it’s important that you speak to a home builder who has experience in building sub-ground living spaces. Some homes may already have an underfloor area that is going unused, in which case it can be deepened or extended to utilise the space.
What should I use my basement for?
Essentially an attached extension to your home, a basement is perfect for additional living, recreational and utility rooms. It could, however, also provide you with an entirely separate, self-contained annexe or apartment. Popular basement conversions include media rooms, wine cellars and storage rooms, but more exciting (and luxurious) transformations have included indoor swimming pools, sports courts and drive-in garages. The most practical are additional bedrooms or bathrooms, especially if you have a growing family or regularly accommodate guests.
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Whether you want inspiration for planning a basement renovation or are building a designer basement from scratch, Houzz has 97,702 images from the best designers, decorators, and architects in the country, including Naturally Tiles & Bathware and Chango & Co.. Look through basement photos in different colours and styles and when you find a basement design that inspires you, save it to an Ideabook or contact the Pro who made it happen to see what kind of design ideas they have for your home. Explore the beautiful basement ideas photo gallery and find out exactly why Houzz is the best experience for home renovation and design.
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Murray Fredericks
Inspiration for a mediterranean fully buried basement in Sydney with white walls, concrete floors and grey floor.
colours and staircase is great - warkel22
This is an example of a contemporary fully buried basement in Perth with white walls and grey floor.
Kasso Gianni
Inspiration for a contemporary look-out basement in Sydney with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and brown floor.
Open like in the basement
Light - leila_paquay
Inspiration for a large contemporary fully buried basement in New York with dark hardwood floors, grey walls and brown floor.
Idea of the wine rack for middle room - rainbow246
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This is an example of an arts and crafts basement in DC Metro.
Design ideas for a large traditional basement in Salt Lake City with light hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.
uniroom/boarding house bottom level with kitchenette below. - buildingthemanor
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Photographer: Bob Narod
This is an example of a large transitional fully buried basement in DC Metro with brown floor, laminate floors and multi-coloured walls.
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls and carpet.
Love this high table to TV - helenrodrigues
©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a large transitional look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.
The combination of exercise room - dondol
Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Construction Administration, Custom Millwork & Furniture Design by Chango & Co.
Photography by Jacob Snavely
Inspiration for an expansive transitional fully buried basement in New York with grey walls, dark hardwood floors and a ribbon fireplace.
Big tv over a recessed fire - jtb888
Inspiration for a traditional basement in Chicago.
Th and shelves - ilona_carson
Industrial look-out basement in Atlanta with brown walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.
Like the cupboard and big clock - anthony_franze
Basement remodel by Buckeye Basements, Inc.
Country basement in Columbus.
Photo of a transitional fully buried basement in Calgary with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Fire place and storage in smaller version - kathypap
Photo of a large country look-out basement in Detroit with grey walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.
thr banch under z tv - johassa
Nichole Kennelly Photography
Design ideas for a large country fully buried basement in Kansas City with grey walls, light hardwood floors and grey floor.
Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large country fully buried basement in Minneapolis with beige walls and carpet.
like darker feature wall behind the TV i think that works - murry_bayliss
Cynthia Lynn
Photo of a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with no fireplace, grey walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Cigar Room - webuser_424086979