A basement is a bonus space for many homeowners. And what better use for extra room than something fun and entertaining? If you’re looking for ways to create a lively basement, check out this countdown of the most-saved basement photos uploaded to Houzz in 2021. You’ll find ideas for watching movies with the family, playing table tennis or pool, hosting a Scrabble match or even teeing off for a round of virtual golf.
9. Movie Night Meetup
A projector and a large screen make this Boston-area basement the ultimate spot for family movie night. Pingpong and a foosball tables make it ideal for game night too. Jan Gleysteen Architects also worked in a kitchen and bar near the staircase.
A projector and a large screen make this Boston-area basement the ultimate spot for family movie night. Pingpong and a foosball tables make it ideal for game night too. Jan Gleysteen Architects also worked in a kitchen and bar near the staircase.
8. Laid-Back Lodge
This beautiful lower level of a large Minnesota river lodge built by John Kraemer & Sons features a spacious open area with tight-weave carpet that supports a wealth of fun table games. Rich wood beams and other wood details give the space strong rustic style.
This beautiful lower level of a large Minnesota river lodge built by John Kraemer & Sons features a spacious open area with tight-weave carpet that supports a wealth of fun table games. Rich wood beams and other wood details give the space strong rustic style.
7. Golfer’s Getaway
In this Denver-area basement by Thomas Sattler Homes, the homeowners can virtually play 18 holes of golf. When they’re done, they can mosey over to a well-appointed bar for a cocktail or an Arnold Palmer.
In this Denver-area basement by Thomas Sattler Homes, the homeowners can virtually play 18 holes of golf. When they’re done, they can mosey over to a well-appointed bar for a cocktail or an Arnold Palmer.
6. Light-and-Dark Lounge
Veining in the quartz bar top inspired a dramatic color palette in this Naperville, Illinois, basement. Interior designer Christie Kenny pulled out charcoal and white to create sharp contrast and a cool lounge vibe. The long room contains three hangout areas: a seating area near a fireplace, a TV lounge and a kitchen.
Veining in the quartz bar top inspired a dramatic color palette in this Naperville, Illinois, basement. Interior designer Christie Kenny pulled out charcoal and white to create sharp contrast and a cool lounge vibe. The long room contains three hangout areas: a seating area near a fireplace, a TV lounge and a kitchen.
5. Welcoming Warmth
One of the biggest basement design conundrums is whether to keep rafters, wires, pipes and ducts exposed or sacrifice ceiling height to cover them up. Design-build firm J.S. Brown & Co. kept the ceiling exposed in this Worthington, Ohio, basement and mitigated the raw look with a warm slatted-wood TV surround and a rich brown leather sectional, creating a welcoming living area.
One of the biggest basement design conundrums is whether to keep rafters, wires, pipes and ducts exposed or sacrifice ceiling height to cover them up. Design-build firm J.S. Brown & Co. kept the ceiling exposed in this Worthington, Ohio, basement and mitigated the raw look with a warm slatted-wood TV surround and a rich brown leather sectional, creating a welcoming living area.
4. Fresh Feature Wall
In this St. Michael, Minnesota, basement by construction2style, gray shiplap makes a large TV recede from view when not in use. Light wood floating shelves and media cabinets draw the eye away from the black rectangle too. A tall console table doubles as a bar, with stools for extra seating.
In this St. Michael, Minnesota, basement by construction2style, gray shiplap makes a large TV recede from view when not in use. Light wood floating shelves and media cabinets draw the eye away from the black rectangle too. A tall console table doubles as a bar, with stools for extra seating.
3. Layered Lair
Interior designer Erica Peale used a similar strategy with this Arlington, Virginia, basement media wall, done in a dark gray-blue. Layers of textures, including shiplap, jute, wood, leather, wool and chenille, cozy up the space and create a rich materials palette.
Interior designer Erica Peale used a similar strategy with this Arlington, Virginia, basement media wall, done in a dark gray-blue. Layers of textures, including shiplap, jute, wood, leather, wool and chenille, cozy up the space and create a rich materials palette.
2. Scrabble Space
This Milwaukee basement by Deep River Partners includes a media room and an exercise room, but this spot for Scrabble in the middle of a gaming area drew a lot of attention. With its large Scrabble wall board and Scrabble tile-inspired pillows, this happy place gets a high score.
This Milwaukee basement by Deep River Partners includes a media room and an exercise room, but this spot for Scrabble in the middle of a gaming area drew a lot of attention. With its large Scrabble wall board and Scrabble tile-inspired pillows, this happy place gets a high score.
1. Family Fun
The most popular basement photo of 2021 has a lot to admire. The Denver space, designed by Ejay Interiors, has a stylish conversation area, a beverage bar, a cozy reading nook under the stairs and a pingpong table.
The most popular basement photo of 2021 has a lot to admire. The Denver space, designed by Ejay Interiors, has a stylish conversation area, a beverage bar, a cozy reading nook under the stairs and a pingpong table.
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Wavy 3D wall panels add texture near an indoor pool in this luxe Toronto basement by Design Therapy. An eclectic mix of fabrics punches up a low-slung sectional sofa, while a circular coffee table picks up on the movement in the wall panels.