Custom built under stair storage
Staircase - traditional staircase idea in Boston

The basement bar uses space that would otherwise be empty square footage. A custom bar aligns with the stair treads and is the same wood and finish as the floors upstairs. John Wilbanks Photography

A custom built room for LEGO storage also provides a backdrop for a Media Room and a nearby bar. John Wilbanks Photography
Basement - transitional underground basement idea in Seattle with gray walls, no fireplace and a bar

Back wall of the bar features a wall of shelves for storing wine. Undercounter appliances keep the counters uncluttered. ©Finished Basement Company
Wine cellar - large transitional look-out beige floor and marble floor wine cellar idea in Denver with beige walls and no fireplace

Jason Varney
Transitional walk-out dark wood floor basement photo in Philadelphia with gray walls

Basement - contemporary basement idea in New York

Location: Bethesda, MD, USA This total revamp turned out better than anticipated leaving the clients thrilled with the outcome. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Interior Designer: Anna Cave Susie Soleimani Photography Blog: http://graciousinteriors.blogspot.com/2016/07/from-cellar-to-stellar-lower-level.html

Photo: Brian Barkley © 2015 Houzz
Example of a classic walk-out light wood floor basement design

Playroom bookcase built in, white satin lacquer finish
Example of a trendy kids' room design in New York with gray walls

Kids play area with hidden door storage. ©Finished Basement Company
Reach-in closet - mid-sized transitional gender-neutral dark wood floor and brown floor reach-in closet idea in Denver with open cabinets and white cabinets

Playroom - traditional carpeted playroom idea in New York with gray walls

Inspiration for a contemporary walk-in closet remodel in Cincinnati with open cabinets and white cabinets

Kitchen - traditional kitchen idea in Columbus with recessed-panel cabinets and brown cabinets

Photo: Mars Photo and Design © 2017 Houzz. Underneath the basement stairs is the perfect spot for a custom designed and built bed that has lots of storage. The unique stair railing was custom built and adds interest in the basement remodel done by Meadowlark Design + Build.

Basement bar with wood backsplash and full sized fridge. Sculptural wine rack and contemporary floating shelves for glassware. Photography by Spacecrafting

Family room - transitional dark wood floor and brown floor family room idea in Chicago with gray walls

John Wilbanks Photography
Inspiration for a timeless dark wood floor and brown floor family room remodel in Seattle with beige walls and no fireplace

-Full renovation of an unfinished basement space in Ballard. -Removed existing slab and poured a new one 6" lower for better head height -Reconstructed portions of the existing post and beam system with longer spans to open up the space -Added and interior drain system and sump pump -Added a full bathroom -Added two bedrooms with egress -New living room space with dry bar and media -Hid the new mechanical room with shiplap wall detail -Reconfigured the existing staircase within the challenging foundation parameters. Custom trim package, fir treads, custom steel railings and wood cap -New furnace and heat pump -New electrical panel -Polished the new slab and finished with a wax top coat

Balthazar Korab
Inspiration for a contemporary beige floor laundry room remodel in Detroit with white cabinets and white countertops