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Knight Construction Design Inc.Design ideas for a medium sized classic walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet and feature lighting.
DJK Custom HomesInspiration for a medium sized farmhouse walk-out basement in Chicago with beige walls, ceramic flooring and brown floors.
Emery Design | BuildPhoenix Photographic
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal walk-out basement in Detroit with blue walls, carpet and beige floors.
Design ideas for a medium sized coastal walk-out basement in Detroit with blue walls, carpet and beige floors.
Kimberlee KristinePhoto of a medium sized traditional walk-out basement in Seattle with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, brown floors and feature lighting.
J.S. Brown & Co.Designed by Monica Lewis MCR, UDCP, CMKBD. Project Manager Dave West CR. Photography by Todd Yarrington.
Photo of a medium sized traditional look-out basement in Columbus with grey walls, carpet and brown floors.
Photo of a medium sized traditional look-out basement in Columbus with grey walls, carpet and brown floors.
Adryin Glynn DesignsPhoto of a small traditional look-out basement in Raleigh with multi-coloured walls, porcelain flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Amazing SpacesWe started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio.
This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining.
Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random.
In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium.
For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel.
A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV.
Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room.
Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.
Legacy Contracting LLCMedium sized traditional look-out basement in New York with grey walls, laminate floors, no fireplace and brown floors.
Innovative Design BuildThis full basement renovation included adding a mudroom area, media room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, a game room, a kitchen, a gym and a beautiful custom wine cellar. Our clients are a family that is growing, and with a new baby, they wanted a comfortable place for family to stay when they visited, as well as space to spend time themselves. They also wanted an area that was easy to access from the pool for entertaining, grabbing snacks and using a new full pool bath.We never treat a basement as a second-class area of the house. Wood beams, customized details, moldings, built-ins, beadboard and wainscoting give the lower level main-floor style. There’s just as much custom millwork as you’d see in the formal spaces upstairs. We’re especially proud of the wine cellar, the media built-ins, the customized details on the island, the custom cubbies in the mudroom and the relaxing flow throughout the entire space.
Metro Building and Remodeling Group LLCPhotographer: Bob Narod
This is an example of a large classic look-out basement in DC Metro with brown floors, laminate floors and multi-coloured walls.
This is an example of a large classic look-out basement in DC Metro with brown floors, laminate floors and multi-coloured walls.
M.J. Whelan ConstructionThis Milford French country home’s 2,500 sq. ft. basement transformation is just as extraordinary as it is warm and inviting. The M.J. Whelan design team, along with our clients, left no details out. This luxury basement is a beautiful blend of modern and rustic materials. A unique tray ceiling with a hardwood inset defines the space of the full bar. Brookhaven maple custom cabinets with a dark bistro finish and Cambria quartz countertops were used along with state of the art appliances. A brick backsplash and vintage pendant lights with new LED Edison bulbs add beautiful drama. The entertainment area features a custom built-in entertainment center designed specifically to our client’s wishes. It houses a large flat screen TV, lots of storage, display shelves and speakers hidden by speaker fabric. LED accent lighting was strategically installed to highlight this beautiful space. The entertaining area is open to the billiards room, featuring a another beautiful brick accent wall with a direct vent fireplace. The old ugly steel columns were beautifully disguised with raised panel moldings and were used to create and define the different spaces, even a hallway. The exercise room and game space are open to each other and features glass all around to keep it open to the rest of the lower level. Another brick accent wall was used in the game area with hardwood flooring while the exercise room has rubber flooring. The design also includes a rear foyer coming in from the back yard with cubbies and a custom barn door to separate that entry. A playroom and a dining area were also included in this fabulous luxurious family retreat. Stunning Provenza engineered hardwood in a weathered wire brushed combined with textured Fabrica carpet was used throughout most of the basement floor which is heated hydronically. Tile was used in the entry and the new bathroom. The details are endless! Our client’s selections of beautiful furnishings complete this luxurious finished basement. Photography by Jeff Garland Photography
R. Cartwright DesignA custom designed pool table is flanked by open back sofas, allowing guests to easy access to conversation on all sides of this open plan lower level.
Heidi Zeiger
Capital Construction Custom Homes, LLCBasement game room focused on retro style games, slot machines, pool table. Owners wanted an open feel with a little more industrial and modern appeal, therefore we left the ceiling unfinished. The floors are an epoxy type finish that allows for high traffic usage, easy clean up and no need to replace carpet in the long term.
FBC Remodel©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a large traditional look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
Photo of a large traditional look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood flooring, no fireplace and beige floors.
NIH HomesSpacecrafting
Inspiration for a large traditional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet and a standard fireplace.
Inspiration for a large traditional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet and a standard fireplace.
Finished Basements PlusPhoto of a medium sized traditional walk-out basement in Detroit with vinyl flooring and exposed beams.
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignThis is an example of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Atlanta with a home bar, black walls, vinyl flooring, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floors and tongue and groove walls.
Red Oak RemodelingMedium sized traditional walk-out basement in Other with a home bar, grey walls, laminate floors, no fireplace and grey floors.
Innovative Design BuildOur clients wanted to expand their living space down into their unfinished basement. While the space would serve as a family rec room most of the time, they also wanted it to transform into an apartment for their parents during extended visits. The project needed to incorporate a full bathroom and laundry.One of the standout features in the space is a Murphy bed with custom doors. We repeated this motif on the custom vanity in the bathroom. Because the rec room can double as a bedroom, we had the space to put in a generous-size full bathroom. The full bathroom has a spacious walk-in shower and two large niches for storing towels and other linens.
Our clients now have a beautiful basement space that expanded the size of their living space significantly. It also gives their loved ones a beautiful private suite to enjoy when they come to visit, inspiring more frequent visits!
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