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Basement Design Ideas with White Walls and Planked Wall Panelling

A Beachy Basement Design Perfect for Entertaining
A Beachy Basement Design Perfect for Entertaining
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
We started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio. This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining. Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random. In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium. For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel. A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV. Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room. Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.
The Chesapeake at Heritage at Two Rivers
The Chesapeake at Heritage at Two Rivers
Mitchell & Best HomesMitchell & Best Homes
Inspiration for a large transitional look-out basement in DC Metro with a home bar, white walls, carpet, beige floor, no fireplace and planked wall panelling.
Clayton Home Remodel
Clayton Home Remodel
D&G ConstructionD&G Construction
Beautiful Modern Farmhouse Basement with sliding barn doors
Mid-sized country basement in Denver with white walls, laminate floors and planked wall panelling.
Indian Hills Remodel
Indian Hills Remodel
restyle design, llcrestyle design, llc
This is an example of a mid-sized country fully buried basement in Denver with white walls, brown floor and planked wall panelling.
Tudor Bungalow Basement Remodel in Madison, WI
Tudor Bungalow Basement Remodel in Madison, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
Sweeney reworked the entire mechanical system, including electrical, heating, and plumbing, within the exposed ceiling (the first-floor joist space).
This is an example of a large transitional fully buried basement in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, beige floor and planked wall panelling.
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
Lancaster Basement Remodel with Laundry Room
McLennan Contracting, Inc.McLennan Contracting, Inc.
Full basement remodel with carpet stairway, industrial style railing, light brown vinyl plank flooring, white shiplap accent wall, recessed lighting, and dedicated workout area.
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Lake Minnetonka Nantucket-Style Beauty
Boyer Building CorporationBoyer Building Corporation
Lower Level of home on Lake Minnetonka Nautical call with white shiplap and blue accents for finishes.
Inspiration for a mid-sized beach style walk-out basement in Minneapolis with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.
Orleans Basement Remodel
Orleans Basement Remodel
IHS Building and Remodeling, Inc.IHS Building and Remodeling, Inc.
Basement Sitting area
Photo of a transitional basement in Boston with white walls, vinyl floors, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.
Finished Basement Family Room and Game Room
Finished Basement Family Room and Game Room
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Basement finished to include game room, family room, shiplap wall treatment, sliding barn door and matching beam, new staircase, home gym, locker room and bathroom in addition to wine bar area.
コーナーガーデンの家
コーナーガーデンの家
西島正樹/プライム PRIME  Inc.architecture & planning西島正樹/プライム PRIME Inc.architecture & planning
Photo of a modern basement in Tokyo with white walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor, timber and planked wall panelling.
Linden Hills Bold Beauty, Minneapolis
Linden Hills Bold Beauty, Minneapolis
Homes And Such LLCHomes And Such LLC
From addressing recurring water problems to integrating common eyesores seamlessly into the overall design, this basement transformed into a space the whole family (and their guests) love. Nearby is a small workspace, adding bonus function to this cozy basement and taking advantage of all available space. Like many 1920s homes in the Linden Hills area, the basement felt narrow, dark, and uninviting, but Homes and Such was committed to identifying creative solutions within the existing structure that transformed the space. Subtle tweaks to the floor plan made better use of the available square footage and created a more functional design. At the bottom of the stairs, a bedroom was transformed into a cozy, living space, creating more openness with a central foyer and separation from the guest bedroom spaces.
Glenda Lane Basement Project
Glenda Lane Basement Project
Gate City Build GroupGate City Build Group
This is an example of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Atlanta with a home bar, white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.
Wellesley Basement
Wellesley Basement
Bogart InteriorsBogart Interiors
Photo of a country fully buried basement in Boston with white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, multi-coloured floor and planked wall panelling.
The Pennscott Project
The Pennscott Project
TK Building & DesignTK Building & Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized country look-out basement in Other with a home bar, white walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.
Tudor Bungalow Basement Remodel in Madison, WI
Tudor Bungalow Basement Remodel in Madison, WI
Sweeney Design RemodelSweeney Design Remodel
Sweeney updated the finishes with laminated veneer lumber (LVL) flooring and a shiplap finish on all walls.
This is an example of a large transitional fully buried basement in Other with white walls, vinyl floors, beige floor and planked wall panelling.
Finished Basement Stairway
Finished Basement Stairway
Lasley Brahaney Architecture + ConstructionLasley Brahaney Architecture + Construction
Wide, new stairway offers entry to game room, family room and home gym.
This is an example of a large contemporary look-out basement in New York with a game room, white walls, carpet, white floor and planked wall panelling.
Orleans Basement Remodel
Orleans Basement Remodel
IHS Building and Remodeling, Inc.IHS Building and Remodeling, Inc.
Basement living Room with Bar Area
This is an example of a transitional basement in Boston with white walls, vinyl floors, brown floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.
Driftwood Lane
Driftwood Lane
Nathan Homes LLCNathan Homes LLC
Inspiration for a modern walk-out basement in Omaha with white walls, a ribbon fireplace and planked wall panelling.
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
Erin Forrey DesignErin Forrey Design
Large transitional fully buried basement in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, timber and planked wall panelling.
Harrier Project - Basement
Harrier Project - Basement
Andra Martens Design StudioAndra Martens Design Studio
We were hired to finish the basement of our clients cottage in Haliburton. The house is a woodsy craftsman style. Basements can be dark so we used pickled pine to brighten up this 3000 sf space which allowed us to remain consistent with the vibe of the overall cottage. We delineated the large open space in to four functions - a Family Room (with projector screen TV viewing above the fireplace and a reading niche); a Game Room with access to large doors open to the lake; a Guest Bedroom with sitting nook; and an Exercise Room. Glass was used in the french and barn doors to allow light to penetrate each space. Shelving units were used to provide some visual separation between the Family Room and Game Room. The fireplace referenced the upstairs fireplace with added inspiration from a photo our clients saw and loved. We provided all construction docs and furnishings will installed soon.

Basement Design Ideas with White Walls and Planked Wall Panelling

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