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Cove Lighting Basement Design Ideas with No Fireplace

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Steel and Glass Home overlooking La Jolla
Steel and Glass Home overlooking La Jolla
Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.Hamilton-Gray Design, Inc.
Inspiration for a contemporary fully buried basement in San Diego with white walls, no fireplace and beige floor.
Lower Level Finish with Home Theatre and more!
Lower Level Finish with Home Theatre and more!
CHC Design-BuildCHC Design-Build
Inspiration for a traditional fully buried basement in Kansas City with medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.
Lower Level Living
Lower Level Living
Princeton Design CollaborativePrinceton Design Collaborative
Home theater with wood paneling and Corrugated perforated metal ceiling, plus built-in banquette seating. next to TV wall photo by Jeffrey Edward Tryon
M.J. Whelan Construction
M.J. Whelan Construction
M.J. Whelan ConstructionM.J. Whelan Construction
A picture is worth a thousand words, but it's difficult to describe this exquisite basement in a photograph. Designed for a couple who are a party waiting to happen, this walkout basement was destined to be spectacular. Once a cold, blank slate of concrete, the basement is now an extraordinary multi-functional living space. The luxurious new design includes a stunning full bar with all the amenities. The cabinetry was done in Brookhaven Bridgeport Oak in a Bistro finish and granite countertops. In the lounge area an older fireplace was removed and replaced with a Lennox direct-vent fireplace. Gorgeous stacked quartz stone in Glacier white surrounds the unit and Corian was used for the hearth. A home theater room is tucked away yet open to the lounge area. Custom woodwork also helps to set this basement apart. Unique art deco columns were designed by the M.J. Whelan design team, along with several art nooks peppered throughout the space. Beautiful trim molding wrap the entire space. Tray ceilings help to define different areas of the space. Lighting is layered throughout, including indirect cove lighting wrapping every tray. A spa room and full bathroom were also a part of the new design.
Basement
Basement
Interior Design StudioInterior Design Studio
Maguire Photographics
Photo of a contemporary fully buried basement in Cleveland with red walls, carpet, no fireplace and multi-coloured floor.

Cove Lighting Basement Design Ideas with No Fireplace

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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