Readers' Choice: The 10 Most Popular Basements of 2012
With full bars, pool tables, big-screen TVs and more, these converted basements wowed Houzzers on a whole other level
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Remodels and additions were huge for Houzz users in 2012, so it's no surprise that photos of converted basements were especially popular. Houzzers wanted to see what their space had the potential for, and these images gave them inspiration for wet bars, media rooms, billiards tables and spare bedrooms.
Take a look at the most popular basement photos of 2012, as determined by the number of Houzz ideabooks they were added to.
Take a look at the most popular basement photos of 2012, as determined by the number of Houzz ideabooks they were added to.
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| 1. Gray and white in Virginia. Crown molding contrasts with soft gray walls to visually open up this elegant basement. This refreshing space proves that basements don't have to be dark and dingy — a coat of paint can make all the difference. |
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| 2. Stone accents in Cincinnati. Houzzers wanted to see basements that had it all, and this home's basement has room for TV watching and lounging, a bar for entertaining and a pool table. Dark wood floors and custom stone accents unify the entire room. |
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| 3. Georgia media room in soft blues. Even a small basement can be put to good use. Fill it up with cozy furniture and soft colors, as in this room, and you have a dedicated movie-watching space. The wood wall adds a subtle architectural element. |
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| 4. Separate spaces in Massachusetts. A simple carpet divides up this open space by function. Houzz readers loved the wall trim and molding along the far wall — they help make this room feel like part of the rest of the house. |
| 5. Barn door for a Washington bedroom. Your basement could be the perfect place for another bedroom. This stunning gray door and its hardware give this basement guest bedroom a unique and playful touch. |
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| 6. Modern basement in Maryland. An open floor plan and exposed joists on the ceiling create visual lightness in this previously dark and damp basement. Readers loved the little details that helped make it more modern, including the wood treatment around the center column. See more of this basement |
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7. Beautiful bar backsplash in Minnesota. An intricate tile backsplash makes a bold statement in this basement's wet bar. A built-in refrigerator, a sink and a TV are all great features, but they blend into the background of this gorgeous design.
| 8. Contemporary New York bar. Slate, granite and dark cabinetry combine beautifully in this basement bar. Users noted the raised bartop and ample lighting when saving this photo to their ideabooks. |
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| 9. Soft colors in San Francisco. Subtle gray walls and furniture allow the bright bursts of color in this basement to really stand out. Houzzers loved the separate seating areas, which make entertaining large groups easy. |
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| 10. Beautiful built-ins in Georgia. Built-ins around the basement fireplace made this image worth saving to ideabooks. This wall could've been left completely bare, but Houzz readers loved how the built-in shelves add life. More: How to finish a basement |
Ideabook published on Jan. 13, 2013.
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