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Basement Design Ideas with Black Walls and Dark Hardwood Floors

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East Side Family Home
East Side Family Home
Ellen McKenna DesignEllen McKenna Design
Photographed by Madeleine Soloway
Large transitional fully buried basement in Salt Lake City with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.
Basement Playground Renovation
Basement Playground Renovation
RS | MANNINO Architecture + ConstructionRS | MANNINO Architecture + Construction
Design ideas for a large contemporary fully buried basement in New York with black walls, dark hardwood floors and no fireplace.
Our Work
Our Work
Green O Construction LLCGreen O Construction LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern basement in Portland with black walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.
Basements
Basements
Cullen ConstructionCullen Construction
Photo of a large traditional fully buried basement in Tampa with black walls and dark hardwood floors.
Music Room
Music Room
Designing Interiors IncDesigning Interiors Inc
Photo of a mid-sized eclectic fully buried basement in Chicago with black walls and dark hardwood floors.
My Home Idea
My Home Idea
HaileoHaileo
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts fully buried basement in Other with black walls, dark hardwood floors and black floor.
Music Room
Music Room
Designing Interiors IncDesigning Interiors Inc
Inspiration for a mid-sized eclectic fully buried basement in Chicago with black walls and dark hardwood floors.

Basement Design Ideas with Black Walls and Dark Hardwood Floors

Underground rooms and basements are an obvious way to add extra space at home, allowing homeowners to increase the square meterage of their home but preserve valuable garden space. With their expansive, wide-open layout, there are also a wide variety of uses for an underground room or basement. Depending on your needs, you could use a basement conversion as a wine cellar, man cave, or as an additional family room. With basements a rarity in Australia and New Zealand, adding or utilising this extra space is sure to gain the attention of potential buyers and add value to your home.

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. An architect will be able to help you work out the right solution, and the Houzz directory has plenty of them. Have a browse today!
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