Basement Photos

We 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.

Large beach style walk-out gray floor basement game room photo in Other with white walls

Original built in bookshelves got a makeover with bright teal and white paint colors. Shiplap was added to the basement wall as a coastal accent.
Mid-sized beach style walk-out ceramic tile, brown floor and wall paneling basement game room photo in Baltimore with multicolored walls, a corner fireplace and a stacked stone fireplace

Basement game room - large coastal walk-out gray floor basement game room idea in Other with white walls

The tv viewing area of the lower level has plenty of seating for a big game. The wall of windows overlooks the lake and makes this basement feel light and sunny every day of the year.

With a large basement you can have a seating area and an entertainment area.
Basement game room - large coastal carpeted and beige floor basement game room idea in Chicago with green walls

This brand new Beach House took 2 and half years to complete. The home owners art collection inspired the interior design. The artwork starts in the entry and continues down the hall to the 6 bedrooms.

Game area of basement bar hang-out space. The console area sits behind a sectional and entertainment area for snacking during a game or movie.
Inspiration for a large coastal walk-out vinyl floor, brown floor and shiplap wall basement game room remodel in New York with white walls, a standard fireplace and a shiplap fireplace

Basement game room - coastal walk-out basement game room idea in Providence with beige walls

Example of a large beach style walk-out gray floor basement game room design in Other with white walls

Wall color: Passive #7064 Trim: Pure White #7005 Tile Flooring: Emser Sandstorm Inset Carpet: T-Lexmark Mojave R3020 Granite 3538 Light Fixture: Wilson LIghting