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Basement Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors and a Standard Fireplace

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Entertainment Room with Aquarium Wall
Entertainment Room with Aquarium Wall
Electronics Design Group, Inc.Electronics Design Group, Inc.
Photo of a mediterranean fully buried basement in New York with beige walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace and red floor.
Bethesda Photoshoot
Bethesda Photoshoot
Designing SolutionsDesigning Solutions
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in DC Metro with red walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and orange floor.
309 Blackland
309 Blackland
Virtual Studio InnovationsVirtual Studio Innovations
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional walk-out basement in Atlanta with white walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace, orange floor and coffered.
Metropolis, Pioltello
Metropolis, Pioltello
Andrea SattaAndrea Satta
andrea satta
This is an example of an expansive traditional look-out basement in Milan with brown walls, terra-cotta floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Port Credit
Port Credit
Monaco InteriorsMonaco Interiors
A bright and fun basement with a neutral base and lots of pops of colour and a tangerine lamp
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional basement in Toronto with yellow walls, terra-cotta floors and a standard fireplace.
Port Credit
Port Credit
Monaco InteriorsMonaco Interiors
A bright and fun basement with a neutral base and lots of pops of colour.
Mid-sized transitional basement in Toronto with yellow walls, terra-cotta floors and a standard fireplace.

Basement Design Ideas with Terra-cotta Floors and a Standard 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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