Inspiration for a contemporary basement in Venice with white walls, white floor and a game room.

Juliet Murphy Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary fully buried basement in London with white walls, light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Bagleys Lane

INTO interior design

This is an example of a large contemporary look-out basement in London with a game room, white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and wallpaper.

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Fitzrovia Mews -Basement Living Room

Norton Ellis Architects

Killian O'Sullivan
This is an example of a contemporary fully buried basement in London with white walls and white floor.

Rose Bay House

D'Cruz Design Group

This is an example of a large contemporary basement in Sydney with brown walls, concrete floors, grey floor, wood and wood walls.

Ristrutturazione casa a schiera AB

Architetto Antonella Laruccia

Antonio e Roberto Tartaglione
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary walk-out basement in Bari with white walls and medium hardwood floors.

Contemporary Basement

Inspiration for a contemporary basement in London with light hardwood floors and beige floor.

Queens Park House

Silvia Rajek Interiors

Large contemporary fully buried basement in Sydney with white walls, carpet and beige floor.

Villa Y - Sauna im Untergeschoss

FFM-ARCHITEKTEN. Tovar + Tovar PartGmbB

Chelsea Townhouse

JW Architects Ltd

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Photo of a contemporary basement in London.

St. Johns Wood

Neil Perry Photography

Inspiration for a contemporary basement in London.

Basement Cinema and Games Room

Timothy James Interiors

BASEMENT CINEMA, POOL ROOM AND WINE BAR IN WEST LONDON We created this generous space in the basement of a detached family home. Our clients were keen to have a private area for chilling out, watching films and most importantly, throwing parties! The palette of colours we chose here calmly envelop you as you relax. Then later when the party is in full swing, and the lights are up, the colours take on a more vibrant quality. MOOD LIGHTING, ATMOSPHERE AND DRAMA Mood lighting plays an important role in this basement. The two natural light sources are a walk-on glass floor in the room above, and the open staircase leading up to it. Apart from that, this was a dark space which gave us the perfect opportunity to do something really dramatic with the lighting. Most of the lights are on separate circuits, giving plenty of options in terms of mood scenes. The pool table is overhung by three brass and amber glass pendants, which we commissioned from one of our trade suppliers. Our beautifully curated artwork is tastefully lit with downlights and picture lights. LEDs give a warm glow around the perimeters of the media unit, wine rack and bar top. CONTEMPORARY PRIVATE MEMBERS CLUB FEEL The traditional 8-foot American pool table was made bespoke in our selection of finishes. As always, we made sure there was a full cue’s length all the way around the playing area. We designed the bar and wine rack to be custom made for this project. The natural patina of the brass worktop shows every mark and stain, which might sound impractical but in reality looks quirky and timeless. The bespoke bar cabinetry was finished in a chestnut brown lacquer spray paint. On this project we delivered our full interior design service, which includes concept design visuals, a rigorous technical design package and a full project coordination and installation service.

Basement conversion showing staircase to the basement leisure area

London Basement

Photo of a contemporary basement in London.

Basement Living Room

+ Gullaksen Architects

New basement extension with living room, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, Utility & storage room. Full length Dinesen flooring (Douglas fir) throughout. The basement can be used as a self contained flat.

Fulham Lion House

INTO interior design

Design of a big bespoke joinery unit in light grey with use of a bold yellow for the sliding panels. Little Greene Paint colours. Photo Chris Snook

Fairholt Street

C3 Design

Contemporary basement in Hampshire with grey walls.

BAGNOLET - Rénovation partiel d'une maison à Bagnolet + Terrasse

Sabrina Krieger-Martin

Inspiration for a contemporary basement in Paris.

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ADT SIRGHI

This is an example of a contemporary basement in Paris.

Perkins Residence

Quod Architecture

Inspiration for a contemporary basement in Brisbane.

Contemporary Basement Design Ideas

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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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 contemporary 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.

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Mudi Design Studio

Photo of a contemporary basement in Other.