We analyzed thousands of basements and put together a pile of statistics set out below. Basically, the statistics set out the percentage of home entries that have various features, colors and attributes.
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Basement Style Statistics
Common
Traditional
Contemporary
Transitional
Modern
Uncommon
Rustic
Craftsman
Eclectic
Farmhouse
Rare
Mediterranean
Industrial
Beach Style
Midcentury
Very Rare
Asian
Scandinavian
Shabby-Chic
Southwestern
Extremely Rare
Tropical
Victorian
Depending on how much you plan to use the basement of your home, you might go for a completely different style than the rest of your home. People tend to design the basement in a way that makes it feel like a unique space of the home.
Basement Size Statistics
Basement Size Popularity
Laundry Room Size
Medium
Expansive
Compact
Percentage
36.62%
8.51%
4.86%
Depending on the size of your family or the amount of overnight guests you like to have over, you will have a different preference about the size of your basement. Basements tend to be the perfect place for guests to stay the night, if you have an expansive basement then you could even have a couple of rooms as well as common areas. If you play your cards right, you can rent out the basement and make some money off it.
Basement Type Statistics
Basement Type Popularity
Basement Type
Fully Buried
Look-Out
Percentage
31.50%
26.24%
It’s fair to say that people like to have a dedicated basement, if you have the space to do this your life will be so much easier. If you have a big family, having this extra space in your home where the kids can go play and make a mess without you having to worry about it immediately is something that people really love to have.
Basement Wall Color Statistics
Basement Wall Color Popularity
Beige
Gray
White
Blue
Green
Yellow
Brown
Multi
Red
Orange
Black
Purple
Pink
The beauty of building or remodeling a basement is that you have the freedom to do crazy things that you wouldn’t do in the main floors of your home. You can make it a game room, a home theater, family room, the possibilities are endless. This gives you the freedom to pick any color you want for this place, but with so many options out there it can be a challenge to make a decision. We have gathered all the info you’ll need to make this process easier for you!
Basement Floor Material Statistics
Common
Carpet
Medium Hardwood
Dark Hardwood
Light Hardwood
Uncommon
Concrete
Ceramic Tile
Vinyl
Porcelain
Rare
Laminate
Travertine
Cork
Slate
Very Rare
Linoleum
Bamboo
Limestone
Terra-Cotta
Extremely Rare
Marble
Brick
Painted Wood
This section perfect for those building a home or renewing their Basement. There aren’t tons of options for you to choose from but it’s still very helpful to know what people usually like to have.
Basement Floor Color Statistics
Basement Floor Color Popularity
Beige
Brown
Gray
Multi
White
Orange
Black
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
Purple
Turquoise
Pink
Painting your basement floor is an arduous job on it’s own, deciding the color you want it to be should be made a bit easier if you ask me. In an attempt to make your life easier we have collected all the data you’ll need to make the right decision.
Basement Fireplace Statistics
Basement Fireplace Popularity
Fireplace
Hanging
None
Ribbon
Standard
Two-sided
Wood Stove
Percentage
34.87%
5.69%
2.00%
1.25%
1.19%
1.01%
What type of Fireplace is best for your basement? That is a question you have to answer on your own. The best we can do for you is lay out your options and arrange them by popularity so that you get a descent idea of what type of material you’d like to go for.
Basement Fireplace Surround Statistics
Basement Fireplace Surround Popularity
Surround
Tile
Brick
Metal
Wood
Plaster
Concrete
Percentage
13.68%
10.74%
5.00%
4.64%
3.78%
1.52%
The surrounding you choose for your basement’s fireplace will depend on the color you chose for the rest of your basement, most people go for the basics, beige, white and gray. Remember you’ll spend lots of time cleaning this part of your home so try to go for a material that won’t look faded as fast.