ᐅ Built without a basement and regretted it?

DerBjoern schrieb:
Don’t be so harsh. Even wealthy people have limited budgets.

Go ahead! I just wanted to point out that people who can afford a basement don’t automatically have to give up other luxuries.

Our livable basement is going to be really cool, and I’m really looking forward to it.

I’m not sure how we could manage without a basement. In our basement, for example, we store:
- Kitchen appliances and utensils that are used infrequently (raclette grill, barbecue, etc.)
- Shoes (seasonal rotation between summer and winter)
- Lots of bicycles, pedal cars, and scooters
- Inflatable pool, sand filter system, and accessories
- Freezer chest and food supplies
- Beverage crates
- Wallpapering table and equipment for painting and wallpapering, as well as paint cans
- A large amount of tools, screws, and power tools (drill, etc.)
- Decorative items
- Washing machine, dryer
- Suitcases
- Fitness equipment
- Several sleds
- Ice skates, inline skates, skateboard
- Winter and summer tires for the car
- Cleaning supplies (buckets, mops)
- Steam cleaner
- Many car cleaning products
- Cleaning agents (for various uses)
- Dog toys
- Dog blankets
- Dog food containers, canned food
- Grooming table and clipper for the dog
- Table tennis table
- Dog transport crates for the car

And probably some other things I can’t think of right now.
That’s why I definitely wouldn’t want to build without a basement.

Best regards,
Sabine

Curly schrieb:
I’m not sure how we could manage without a basement. In our basement, for example, we keep:
- Kitchen appliances and utensils that aren’t used often (raclette grill, barbecue, etc.)
- Shoes (changed seasonally between summer and winter)
- Lots of bicycles, pedal cars, scooters
- Inflatable pool, sand filter system, and accessories
- Chest freezer and food supplies
- Beverage crates
- Wallpaper table and painting and wallpapering supplies, paint cans
- Lots of tools, screws, power tools (drill, etc.)
- Decorative items
- Washing machine, dryer
- Suitcases
- Fitness equipment
- Several sleds
- Ice skates, inline skates, skateboard
- Winter and summer tires for the car
- Cleaning supplies (buckets, mops)
- Steam cleaner
- Lots of car cleaning products
- Various cleaning agents (for multiple purposes)
- Dog toys
- Dog blankets
- Dog food bins, canned food
- Grooming table and clippers for the dog
- Table tennis table
- Dog transport crates for the car

and probably several other things I can’t think of right now.
That’s why I definitely wouldn’t build without a basement.

Best regards,
Sabine

So basically, a large, costly storage space underground.

When we decided to build, one thing was clear to us... No basement!!! Nobody really needs one....

Well, now we live in a house on a slope with a partially exposed basement, and we love it!!!! There is actually a room for the heating system that is also used as storage. But also because we grow vegetables, fruits, and berries in the garden (and will continue to do so), and I process and store them... We have only been living here since this March, and there are already 64 jars of strawberry jam, 32 jars of applesauce, and just as many jars of baked apple jam... And in the coming years, there will be no less.

One room is a sauna/wellness room, and another is currently a bike storage room that will later be converted into an office. There is a side entrance door and a regular window. A very stylish room of just under 16m² (170 sq ft) facing south. There is also a toilet downstairs. And of course, a very spacious entrance area, which in our case is in the basement level.

Conclusion: We love our basement living area.
BUT: This depends a lot on the plot of land and your own budget. I believe you can do very well without one too!

Kisska86 schrieb:

But also because we grow vegetables, fruits, and berries in the garden (will do) and I process and store them... We only moved in this March, and there are already 64 jars of strawberry jam, 32 jars of applesauce, and the same amount of baked apple jam... And it won’t be any less in the coming years.

Trading Hokkaido pumpkin for baked apple jam.

I used to be set on building with a basement as well. At some point, I changed my mind. Now we have a large utility room with a freezer, drinks, washing machine, and dryer. I’m glad I don’t have to go down stairs to the basement every time for these things.

The heating system and tools, as well as, for now, the items for the outdoor area, are stored in a 27 sqm (290 sq ft) basement substitute room behind the garage.

We did have the space to do this. I really appreciate saving the stairs and the convenience of not having to use them all the time.

Whether you have a basement or not, it’s important to have space for certain things (not clutter). You should plan for storage space.