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Contemporary Basement Design Ideas with Timber

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Highgate
Highgate
dk INTERIORSdk INTERIORS
Open plan family, cinema , bar area refusrished from a series of separate disconected rooms. Access to the garden for use by day, motorised blinds for cinema viewing
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
ER Polished Concepts, LLCER Polished Concepts, LLC
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary fully buried basement in New York with beige walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, timber and brick walls.
Media Room Entrance
Media Room Entrance
CARVAJALCARVAJAL
The entrance to this versatile media room (that works as a library, a friends meeting room, a music room and, of course, a home cinema that fits up tp a 90" flat screen (better than roll down screens) had to be warm and inviting. Every time I see this picture, I want to go into the room. You feel like you bedazzled in. The Crittal doors allow your view to run all the way to very end letting it rest on the lovely garden wall. The air conditioning keeps the room at the right temperature no matter how many guests are having fun. Moreover, LED strips have been set in the Art Deco coving to allow the right ambiance whilst enjoying the home experience. The main cost of this build is, as always the basement dig out. There was only soil and a house above when we started.
Basement Remodel
Basement Remodel
ER Polished Concepts, LLCER Polished Concepts, LLC
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary fully buried basement in New York with beige walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, timber and brick walls.

Contemporary Basement Design Ideas with Timber

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. 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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