Imagine you’re having a dinner party and halfway through, you reveal to your guests that they’ve been dining not in a grand dining room or a fancy eat-in kitchen, but in a basement!
Shocked gasps echo through the room. Some look around, mildly impressed, others instinctively glance up, as if realizing for the first time that they are, in fact, below ground!
The notion of a basement kitchen might bring to mind dingy spaces with flickering lights and the unmistakable smell of ”old house,” but times have changed!
Today’s basement kitchens can rival the best upper-level kitchens, boasting smart designs, high-end finishes and (dare we say) a certain rebellious charm.
In fact, they’ve become a trend for homeowners who want to make the most of every square foot – and keep their main-floor kitchen spotless!
Welcome to the underground world of basement kitchens, where the ambiance is cozy, the food is fabulous and there’s no need to worry about spilled wine on that pristine rug!
1. Funky Retro Basement Kitchen
This kitchen combines fun with practicality! The green cabinets and checkered tiles make for an exciting kitchen that will leave your guest in awe!
2. One-Wall Layout with Island
A basement with a one wall layout and an island for dining is great for when you don’t want to make a mess upstairs!
3. Farmhouse Kitchen Cabinets
Farmhouse kitchen cabinets are always a hit, so if you want your basement kitchen to be as stylish as your upstairs kitchen!
4. No Upper Cabinets
Upper cabinets aren’t really needed in basement kitchens, so why waste time and money on them?
Keep it light and open without overhead cabinets to really make the space shine!
5. Open Shelving
If you don’t want to go completely without overhead cabinets, open shelving is a really good alternative!
It will hold all of your glasses and plates for when you host gatherings without making a mess!
6. Add a Dining Table
Instead of having an island taking up too much space, go for a dining table that will make for a great hangout space for your family and friends!
7. Bring in Color
A basement kitchen is your opportunity to have fun with design! Pick out fun colors for your tiles that will create contrast and harmony!
8. Simple Cabinetry
Simple push cabinets are easy to use and they will make your basement kitchen look sleek and modern!
9. Mind the Lighting
Lighting is a permanent struggle in basements and kitchens love lighting! You’ll have to think of ways to bring light into an otherwise dark space!
10. Basement with Kitchen and Movie Screen
Go all out and make this the kitchen of your dreams! Put in LED strips to make your kitchen look like a luxurious hotel!
The movie screen will make this a fun space to hang out in!
11. Luxury Gray and Black
When we think about basement kitchens, we think of dingy cabinets and old appliances, but that certainly doesn’t have to be the case!
Make this space look luxurious and modern with a gray and black color palette!
12. Expect the Unexpected
Use materials that people wouldn’t normally use in a kitchen, like this glass and stone island that serves as both a prepping station and a dining space!
13. French Country Vibes
Decorate your kitchen in the French Country style with stone accents, marble countertops, and iron seating!
This kitchen also features a combined dining space and island that reminds us of French cafes!
14. All-Marble
If you want to level up the basement kitchen, go for marble! It’s a bulletproof way to ensure the space feels more luxurious and elevated!
15. Cream-colored Cabinets
Cream-colored cabinets are timeless and they never go out of style! This stunning basement kitchen also features a beautiful island with an elevated top for dining!
16. Wood Cabinets with Overhead Windows
This kitchen features a beautiful wooden kitchen with open shelving in a retro 70’s style, along with a skinny overhead window that lets in natural light, perfect for a basement!
17. Shiplap Cabinets
These cabinets add visual interest by imitating shiplap, which also gives this basement kitchen a farmhouse vibe!
18. Speakeasy Basement Kitchen
Turn your basement into a speakeasy for your friends! Make space for a wine fridge and add golden details!
19. Add Wood Paneling
Make your basement kitchen more exciting by installing wall paneling as your kitchen backsplash!
20. Minimalist Kitchen
Keep your basement kitchen minimalist and simple by opting for simple cabinetry and a neutral color scheme!