Integrated exercise room and office space, entertainment room with minibar and bubble chair, play room with under the stairs cool doll house, steam bath

Inspiration for a large transitional multiuse home gym remodel with white walls

Secret bookcase door hides storage space. ©Finished Basement Company
Inspiration for a large transitional look-out porcelain tile and beige floor basement remodel in Denver with white walls and no fireplace

Walk behind wet bar. Photo: Andrew J Hathaway (Brothers Construction)
Large transitional walk-out porcelain tile home bar photo in Denver with beige walls and a standard fireplace

Cross-Fit Gym for all of your exercise needs. Photos: Reel Tour Media
Large minimalist vinyl floor, black floor and coffered ceiling multiuse home gym photo in Chicago with white walls

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Inspiration for a huge contemporary look-out dark wood floor and brown floor basement remodel in Denver with gray walls, a ribbon fireplace and a tile fireplace

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Example of a large trendy master porcelain tile, beige tile and blue tile porcelain tile and gray floor walk-in shower design in Seattle with flat-panel cabinets, black cabinets, gray walls, an undermount sink, quartz countertops and white countertops

Heated towel racks
Example of a huge transitional master beige tile bathroom design in Houston with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, a drop-in sink and quartz countertops

Double shower is huge!
Huge transitional master beige tile bathroom photo in Houston with shaker cabinets, medium tone wood cabinets, beige walls, a drop-in sink and quartz countertops

Large trendy underground dark wood floor and brown floor basement photo in New York with beige walls

Lower level home gym with storage closet.
Multiuse home gym - transitional carpeted and beige floor multiuse home gym idea with beige walls

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.

Meditation, dance room looking at hidden doors with a Red Bed healing space
Home yoga studio - mid-sized contemporary medium tone wood floor, brown floor and wood ceiling home yoga studio idea in Dallas with brown walls

Inspiration for a contemporary bathroom remodel in Portland Maine

Great room with coffered ceiling with crown molding and rope lighting, entertainment area with arched, recessed , TV space, pool table area, walk behind wet bar with corner L-shaped back bar and coffered ceiling detail; exercise room/bedroom; 9’ desk/study center with Aristokraft base cabinetry only and ‘Formica’ brand (www.formica.com) laminate countertop installed adjacent to stairway, closet and double glass door entry; dual access ¾ bathroom, unfinished mechanical room and unfinished storage room; Note: (2) coffered ceilings with crown molding and rope lighting and (1) coffered ceiling detail outlining walk behind wet bar included in project; Photo: Andrew J Hathaway, Brothers Construction

Guest bedroom with walk-in closet.
Inspiration for a transitional guest carpeted bedroom remodel with beige walls

Floor to ceiling stone, engineered wood flooring, barn wood mantle from Iowa Barn Door, chandelier from Spectrum Lighting.
Inspiration for a transitional medium tone wood floor living room remodel with a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Walk-out family room with entertainment center and full wet bar.
Family room - transitional carpeted family room idea with a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv

Floor to ceiling stone, engineered wood flooring, barn wood mantle from Iowa Barn Door, chandelier from Spectrum Lighting.
Transitional medium tone wood floor living room photo with a stone fireplace and a wall-mounted tv