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Project Sauna + Steam Room
Project Sauna + Steam Room
Ambient ElementsAmbient Elements
Alpha Wellness Sensations is a global leader in sauna manufacturing, indoor and outdoor design for traditional saunas, infrared cabins, steam baths, salt caves and tanning beds. Our company runs its own research offices and production plant in order to provide a wide range of innovative and individually designed wellness solutions.
Living Spaces
Living Spaces
Clean DesignClean Design
Regan Wood Photography
Example of a trendy basement design in New York
Matthies Builders Inc.
Matthies Builders Inc.
Matthies BuildersMatthies Builders
Matthies Builders Inc
Basement - large contemporary look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement idea in Chicago with purple walls and no fireplace
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Minneapolis Basement
Minneapolis Basement
Excel BuildersExcel Builders
Large white moulding highlights the few windows in the space.
Inspiration for a contemporary basement remodel in Minneapolis
Kentucky Basement Project
Kentucky Basement Project
All Things Design, IncAll Things Design, Inc
Example of a trendy basement design in Tampa
Summer Drive Basement Remodel
Summer Drive Basement Remodel
Worthington Design & RemodelingWorthington Design & Remodeling
Inspiration for a contemporary basement remodel in Indianapolis
Superhero-Themed Basement
Superhero-Themed Basement
Bartelt. The Remodeling ResourceBartelt. The Remodeling Resource
Photo Credit: Erol Reyal
Inspiration for a contemporary basement remodel in Milwaukee
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Armonk Residence
Armonk Residence
Renae Cohen InteriorsRenae Cohen Interiors
Photos by Christopher Galuzzo Visuals
Inspiration for a large contemporary underground porcelain tile basement remodel in New York with gray walls and no fireplace
Basement -  Finished with Bar Area
Basement - Finished with Bar Area
Bright Ideas by MartinecBright Ideas by Martinec
Matt Wittmeyer Photography
Basement - contemporary basement idea in New York
Brazilian Cherry Flooring - Lancaster, PA
Brazilian Cherry Flooring - Lancaster, PA
Brazilian Direct, LtdBrazilian Direct, Ltd
Luxury Vinyl Tile flooring - offered exclusively from Brazilian Direct, LTD.
Basement - huge contemporary walk-out vinyl floor basement idea in Philadelphia with blue walls, a two-sided fireplace and a stone fireplace
Amawalk finish basement
Amawalk finish basement
P. F. E. Patino Painting Inc.P. F. E. Patino Painting Inc.
Complete finish basement
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor and brown floor basement remodel in New York with brown walls and no fireplace
Soho Landmark Town-House -Mahattan, NY
Soho Landmark Town-House -Mahattan, NY
Gallery KBNYGallery KBNY
The owner of this historic and landmarked town-home renovation in Hudson Square, originally built in 1826, hired Gallery Kitchen and Bath to fully gut-renovate this 3-unit row-home. The scope of work included a full-scale renovation of the owners unit, including the renovation of the kitchen, one 4-piece master ensuite bathroom, one 3-piece bathroom with a walk-in steam shower, and a beautiful powder room. Additional work in the owners unit also included flooring, electrical upgrade, major plumbing work, new HVAC system, restoration of a fireplace, installation of a fully integrated smart home system and landmarked approved windows. CELLAR RENOVATION IN NYC LANDMARKED TOWN-HOME Rounding out the owners unit we renovated the cellar, which was converted into an entertainment space and featured a custom glass curtain wall, along with a custom staircase with an exposed brick wall. During the demolition phase of the cellar, our team discovered 56 wine jugs filled with wine from the prohibition era, leading us to name this project the prohibition house. For the two tenant units, Gallery Kitchen and Bath undertook the renovation of 2 kitchens, 4 bathrooms, new hardwood flooring throughout, along with detailed carpentry work in the entire home. WHY GALLERY KITCHEN AND BATH After interviewing multiple contractors, our client decided on Gallery Kitchen and Bath primarily because of our turnkey design, selection, and build process. In a renovation of this magnitude it is crucial to have a centralized full service contractor under one roof to handle all of the aspects and simultaneous moving parts of the project. Decentralizing the entire process by having multiple unaffiliated vendors handle various parts of the process can easily become chaotic, time consuming, and costly. Because Gallery Kitchen and Bath undertook the entire process, from the design of the entire space to the selection and procurement of all finishes and fixtures, down to the procurement of all permits and LPC filings, it made a seemingly chaotic project a’lot more manageable. PHASE 1: DESIGN, SELECTION, PROCUREMENT Our client wanted the renovation to incorporate a fully modern design into his Hudson Square town-house. Being that this is a landmarked property, the exterior facade had to be restored and kept with the original aesthetic, the interior of the home however was a whole different story. In keeping up with the modern aesthetic, our designers went to work to design a custom kitchen that included fully custom flat panel base cabinets in a white high gloss finish and an absolute matte black appliance/pantry wall. The kitchen design also included a white quartz countertop and backsplash with a waterfall edge island. To bring warmth to the modern kitchen, our designers incorporated a rifted and quartered select oak wood floor in a herringbone pattern, and custom blended stain with matte polyurethane finish. For continuity, the wood floor was also extended throughout the entire owners unit. In the ensuite bathroom we created a “wet area” which houses a standalone soaking tub as well as a beautiful rainfall shower, completely leveled with the rest of the floor in the bathroom. Some highlights within this space include a tiled square drain, large niche cutouts with a carrera marble accents. Once again, to bring warmth to this modern bathroom, our designers incorporated a floating rustic oak vanity and carrera marble mosaic floor tile. Last on the list on the owners unit floor was the cellar, which our client wanted to utilize as an entertainment space for his friends and family. During the design phase, we incorporated an open concept layout, wedding the indoor and outdoor space with a custom glass curtain wall. The design also included custom walnut built-ins that serve as a custom wet bar and storage piece. With the design approved and selections made our office liaisons moved to procure all of the material selections and finishes. PHASE 2: DEMO Because this home is almost two centuries old, we had to take extra precaution during the interior demolition phase of the project. One specific area that we had to pay special attention to was the existing brick. Over time the mortar in old brick homes deteriorates and turns into dust – for this reason it was extremely important that a thorough and ongoing inspection of the exteriors and interior walls took place during the demolition of the space. After 14 30-yard debris containers and 56 wine filled jugs from the prohibition era later , the demolition of this historic Hudson Square town-home came to an end. If you are wondering whether we tried the wine? After notifying the owner we agreed to open one of the jugs and try them together – nothing but vinegar. PHASE 3: BUILD One of the challenges in a renovation project of this scope is nailing down the logistics and delivery of fixtures and finish material. Adding to this challenge was a narrow entry door that required us to use a boom truck in order to deliver some of the larger materials on site. To ensure a succinct time schedule, we boomed all of the materials through the 3rd floor for the entire project and worked our renovation work from top floor to cellar. This technique also insured that any unexpected water issues during the renovation process would not damage a finished floor. With all roughing and framing complete, the Gallery KBNY team proceeded to execute on the design plan. THE REVEAL From what was once a dilapidated town-home with nothing but potential, to a glamorous and luxurious modern interior space – the prohibition house was complete. Ready to speak with us about your renovation project? Contact us to schedule your free consultation and let Gallery KBNY show you why our all-inclusive approach to your renovation is the smartest way to renovating in NYC.
Clean and Cozy Basement
Clean and Cozy Basement
Lehigh Valley Interior ConstructionLehigh Valley Interior Construction
Inspiration for a contemporary basement remodel in Philadelphia
Basment bathroom remodel
Basment bathroom remodel
Aldas Refinishing CompanyAldas Refinishing Company
Basement - large contemporary basement idea in Philadelphia
Game Day Lower Level Remodel
Game Day Lower Level Remodel
HighPoint Design Build GroupHighPoint Design Build Group
Basement - contemporary basement idea in Milwaukee
Contemporary Brownstone
Contemporary Brownstone
In-Site Interior DesignIn-Site Interior Design
Basement - mid-sized contemporary look-out vinyl floor, gray floor and brick wall basement idea in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace
Amelia Interior
Amelia Interior
Forward Design Build RemodelForward Design Build Remodel
Example of a large trendy walk-out carpeted basement design in Detroit with blue walls

Contemporary Basement Ideas & Designs

Basement Finishing
Basement Finishing
Sebring Design BuildSebring Design Build
Portraits of Home
Inspiration for a contemporary basement remodel in Nashville
Jacob Basement
Jacob Basement
WARNDORF REMODEL & DESIGNWARNDORF REMODEL & DESIGN
Custom 14' Entertainment unit with Bookcases
Example of a mid-sized trendy look-out carpeted basement design in Cincinnati with beige walls
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