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2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner
2017 Home A Rama, People's Choice Award Winner
BBG ConstructionBBG Construction
Example of a huge farmhouse walk-out carpeted and gray floor basement design in Indianapolis with white walls
Basement Remodel - Nantucket
Basement Remodel - Nantucket
Jonathan Raith Inc.Jonathan Raith Inc.
Nantucket Architectural Photography
Example of a large beach style look-out carpeted and white floor basement design in Boston with white walls and no fireplace
Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Overland Park, Kansas
Nakan Signature | Modin Rigid LVP Customer Space | Overland Park, Kansas
FlooretFlooret
Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.
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Asheville Basement turns Airbnb rental - Asheville, NC
Asheville Basement turns Airbnb rental - Asheville, NC
Align Design LLCAlign Design LLC
Mid-sized eclectic walk-out laminate floor and gray floor basement photo in Other with gray walls and no fireplace
56th Street Project
56th Street Project
Restor HomesRestor Homes
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Basement - mid-sized country underground carpeted, gray floor, wood ceiling and wall paneling basement idea in Minneapolis with a bar and white walls
Temptation Gray Bar
Temptation Gray Bar
Thyme & Place Design LLCThyme & Place Design LLC
When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.
Basement Playground Renovation
Basement Playground Renovation
RS | MANNINO Architecture + ConstructionRS | MANNINO Architecture + Construction
Large trendy underground dark wood floor basement photo in New York with black walls and no fireplace
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Basements Under $100,000
2022 NARI CotY Award-Winning Basements Under $100,000
National Association of the Remodeling IndustryNational Association of the Remodeling Industry
Dave Osmond Builders, Powell, Ohio, 2022 Regional CotY Award Winner, Basement Under $100,000
Mid-sized urban underground concrete floor and shiplap ceiling basement photo in Columbus with gray walls
Basement Wet Bar, Gray, Harrisburg, PA
Basement Wet Bar, Gray, Harrisburg, PA
Stacey Kocevar Designs, LLCStacey Kocevar Designs, LLC
This used to be a completely unfinished basement with concrete floors, cinder block walls, and exposed floor joists above. The homeowners wanted to finish the space to include a wet bar, powder room, separate play room for their daughters, bar seating for watching tv and entertaining, as well as a finished living space with a television with hidden surround sound speakers throughout the space. They also requested some unfinished spaces; one for exercise equipment, and one for HVAC, water heater, and extra storage. With those requests in mind, I designed the basement with the above required spaces, while working with the contractor on what components needed to be moved. The homeowner also loved the idea of sliding barn doors, which we were able to use as at the opening to the unfinished storage/HVAC area.
Wauwatosa Basement Remodel
Wauwatosa Basement Remodel
Kowalske Kitchen & BathKowalske Kitchen & Bath
This 1933 Wauwatosa basement was dark, dingy and lacked functionality. The basement was unfinished with concrete walls and floors. A small office was enclosed but the rest of the space was open and cluttered. The homeowners wanted a warm, organized space for their family. A recent job change meant they needed a dedicated home office. They also wanted a place where their kids could hang out with friends. Their wish list for this basement remodel included: a home office where the couple could both work, a full bathroom, a cozy living room and a dedicated storage room. This basement renovation resulted in a warm and bright space that is used by the whole family. Highlights of this basement: - Home Office: A new office gives the couple a dedicated space for work. There’s plenty of desk space, storage cabinets, under-shelf lighting and storage for their home library. - Living Room: An old office area was expanded into a cozy living room. It’s the perfect place for their kids to hang out when they host friends and family. - Laundry Room: The new laundry room is a total upgrade. It now includes fun laminate flooring, storage cabinets and counter space for folding laundry. - Full Bathroom: A new bathroom gives the family an additional shower in the home. Highlights of the bathroom include a navy vanity, quartz counters, brass finishes, a Dreamline shower door and Kohler Choreograph wall panels. - Staircase: We spruced up the staircase leading down to the lower level with patterned vinyl flooring and a matching trim color. - Storage: We gave them a separate storage space, with custom shelving for organizing their camping gear, sports equipment and holiday decorations. CUSTOMER REVIEW “We had been talking about remodeling our basement for a long time, but decided to make it happen when my husband was offered a job working remotely. It felt like the right time for us to have a real home office where we could separate our work lives from our home lives. We wanted the area to feel open, light-filled, and modern – not an easy task for a previously dark and cold basement! One of our favorite parts was when our designer took us on a 3D computer design tour of our basement. I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this could be our basement!?!’ It was so fun to see how our designer was able to take our wish list and ideas from my Pinterest board, and turn it into a practical design. We were sold after seeing the design, and were pleasantly surprised to see that Kowalske was less costly than another estimate.” – Stephanie, homeowner
Basement Remodel | Roswell GA
Basement Remodel | Roswell GA
Kalaa Chakra InteriorsKalaa Chakra Interiors
Anastasia Alkema Photography
Basement - huge modern look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement idea with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a wood fireplace surround
Aspen French House Plan
Aspen French House Plan
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Example of a large classic light wood floor and brown floor basement design in Salt Lake City with no fireplace
Roswell Speak Easy Basement
Roswell Speak Easy Basement
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Basement - large contemporary walk-out vinyl floor, brown floor and shiplap wall basement idea in Atlanta with a bar, black walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace
Old Westbury Wine Cellar
Old Westbury Wine Cellar
ChangoChango
Interior Design, Interior Architecture, Construction Administration, Custom Millwork & Furniture Design by Chango & Co. Photography by Jacob Snavely
Basement - huge transitional underground dark wood floor basement idea in New York with gray walls and a ribbon fireplace
Sports Fan Dream Basement in Northern Virginia
Sports Fan Dream Basement in Northern Virginia
Metro Building and Remodeling Group LLCMetro Building and Remodeling Group LLC
Photographer: Bob Narod
Example of a large transitional look-out brown floor and laminate floor basement design in DC Metro with multicolored walls
Time For a Refresh - A 1980's Home Renovation
Time For a Refresh - A 1980's Home Renovation
Meadowlark Design+BuildMeadowlark Design+Build
Polished concrete basement floors with open painted ceilings. Built-in desk. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.
Hildebrandt basement
Hildebrandt basement
Ruffner Remodeling and Repair, LLCRuffner Remodeling and Repair, LLC
Underground carpeted, gray floor and exposed beam basement photo in Minneapolis with white walls
Dublin Basement 17096
Dublin Basement 17096
J.S. Brown & Co.J.S. Brown & Co.
Designed by Monica Lewis MCR, UDCP, CMKBD. Project Manager Dave West CR. Photography by Todd Yarrington.
Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional look-out carpeted and brown floor basement remodel in Columbus with gray walls
Basement/Game Room
Basement/Game Room
L Marie Interior DesignL Marie Interior Design
James Maidhof Photography
Basement - large walk-out concrete floor basement idea in Kansas City with green walls

Basement Ideas

Sunset Lodge House Plan By Archival Designs
Sunset Lodge House Plan By Archival Designs
Archival DesignsArchival Designs
Basement Rec-room
Example of a mid-sized mountain style walk-out concrete floor basement design in Atlanta with beige walls and a standard fireplace
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