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Basement Design Ideas with Dark Hardwood Floors

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Large Lower Basement with Built-In Cabinetry
Large Lower Basement with Built-In Cabinetry
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Large open floor plan in basement with full built-in bar, fireplace, game room and seating for all sorts of activities. Cabinetry at the bar provided by Brookhaven Cabinetry manufactured by Wood-Mode Cabinetry. Cabinetry is constructed from maple wood and finished in an opaque finish. Glass front cabinetry includes reeded glass for privacy. Bar is over 14 feet long and wrapped in wainscot panels. Although not shown, the interior of the bar includes several undercounter appliances: refrigerator, dishwasher drawer, microwave drawer and refrigerator drawers; all, except the microwave, have decorative wood panels.
Franklin Lakes Residence
Franklin Lakes Residence
Maxey Hayse Design Studios, IncMaxey Hayse Design Studios, Inc
Residential lounge area created in the lower lever of a very large upscale home. Photo by: Eric Freedman
Design ideas for a contemporary basement in New York with white walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.
Georgian Renovation
Georgian Renovation
MDC Cabinetry & MoreMDC Cabinetry & More
Design by MDC - Cabinetry & More with Suzy Watkins. Design Build by CEI - Gretchen Yahn. Photo by Bob Narod
Inspiration for a traditional fully buried basement in DC Metro with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.
Transitional Basement
Transitional Basement
This is an example of a transitional fully buried basement in Other with beige walls, dark hardwood floors and grey floor.

Basement Design Ideas with 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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