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Urban basement photo in Baltimore

This warm and welcoming basement remodel is the ultimate multi-functional living space, combining comfort, character, and style. The open-concept layout features a cozy leather sectional that anchors the entertainment area, with a custom geometric wood feature wall creating an artful backdrop for the mounted TV. Sliding glass doors let in plenty of natural light while offering seamless access to the backyard for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The exposed ceiling beams, painted a deep charcoal, add architectural interest and contrast beautifully against the polished concrete floors. Adjacent to the living space, a sleek wet bar with rich blue cabinetry and mosaic tile backsplash offers a chic spot for entertaining. A built-in mudroom with custom wood cubbies provides smart storage for coats, shoes, and gear—perfect for a busy family lifestyle. Layered with global textiles, natural materials, and modern lighting, this inviting basement lounge blends form and function with ease. Whether you’re hosting game night, enjoying a quiet movie, or heading outside to the patio, this thoughtfully designed space is the heart of the home.

Neil Kelly Design/Build Remodeling, Portland, Oregon, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Basement Over $250,000
Large walk-out concrete floor, gray floor, exposed beam and brick wall basement photo in Portland with a bar

This warm and welcoming basement remodel is the ultimate multi-functional living space, combining comfort, character, and style. The open-concept layout features a cozy leather sectional that anchors the entertainment area, with a custom geometric wood feature wall creating an artful backdrop for the mounted TV. Sliding glass doors let in plenty of natural light while offering seamless access to the backyard for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The exposed ceiling beams, painted a deep charcoal, add architectural interest and contrast beautifully against the polished concrete floors. Adjacent to the living space, a sleek wet bar with rich blue cabinetry and mosaic tile backsplash offers a chic spot for entertaining. A built-in mudroom with custom wood cubbies provides smart storage for coats, shoes, and gear—perfect for a busy family lifestyle. Layered with global textiles, natural materials, and modern lighting, this inviting basement lounge blends form and function with ease. Whether you’re hosting game night, enjoying a quiet movie, or heading outside to the patio, this thoughtfully designed space is the heart of the home.

A basement remodel in a 1970's home is made simpler by keeping the ceiling open for easy access to mechanicals. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

The antique reclaimed beams and rafters were sourced with a local supplier from a 19th century barn located in Connecticut. Recycling never looked so good!

This warm and welcoming basement remodel is the ultimate multi-functional living space, combining comfort, character, and style. The open-concept layout features a cozy leather sectional that anchors the entertainment area, with a custom geometric wood feature wall creating an artful backdrop for the mounted TV. Sliding glass doors let in plenty of natural light while offering seamless access to the backyard for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The exposed ceiling beams, painted a deep charcoal, add architectural interest and contrast beautifully against the polished concrete floors. Adjacent to the living space, a sleek wet bar with rich blue cabinetry and mosaic tile backsplash offers a chic spot for entertaining. A built-in mudroom with custom wood cubbies provides smart storage for coats, shoes, and gear—perfect for a busy family lifestyle. Layered with global textiles, natural materials, and modern lighting, this inviting basement lounge blends form and function with ease. Whether you’re hosting game night, enjoying a quiet movie, or heading outside to the patio, this thoughtfully designed space is the heart of the home.

The charming artwork on the wall covers an unsightly coal bin, helping this basement family room feel polished and stylish. Sprying out the existing ceiling in a uniform dark color and polishing the existing concrete floors maximize the ceiling height. Design by Kristyn Bester. Photo by Photo Art Portraits

This warm and welcoming basement remodel is the ultimate multi-functional living space, combining comfort, character, and style. The open-concept layout features a cozy leather sectional that anchors the entertainment area, with a custom geometric wood feature wall creating an artful backdrop for the mounted TV. Sliding glass doors let in plenty of natural light while offering seamless access to the backyard for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The exposed ceiling beams, painted a deep charcoal, add architectural interest and contrast beautifully against the polished concrete floors. Adjacent to the living space, a sleek wet bar with rich blue cabinetry and mosaic tile backsplash offers a chic spot for entertaining. A built-in mudroom with custom wood cubbies provides smart storage for coats, shoes, and gear—perfect for a busy family lifestyle. Layered with global textiles, natural materials, and modern lighting, this inviting basement lounge blends form and function with ease. Whether you’re hosting game night, enjoying a quiet movie, or heading outside to the patio, this thoughtfully designed space is the heart of the home.

Adding a penthouse perch to this 1899 row house with a harbor view demanded unusual tactics. To circumvent municipal limitations on floor area, a section of floor was removed from one level and “transferred” to the roof as a new studio space. To comply with local height limitations, an innovative structure of solid wood studs was deployed to reduce floor and ceiling thicknesses to the bare minimum. Aside from creating the desired rooftop refuge, these gymnastics also created a dynamic cascade of interior living spaces for an urban designer and his family. Photos by Bruce Buck

The homeowners had a very specific vision for their large daylight basement. To begin, Neil Kelly's team, led by Portland Design Consultant Fabian Genovesi, took down numerous walls to completely open up the space, including the ceilings, and removed carpet to expose the concrete flooring. The concrete flooring was repaired, resurfaced and sealed with cracks in tact for authenticity. Beams and ductwork were left exposed, yet refined, with additional piping to conceal electrical and gas lines. Century-old reclaimed brick was hand-picked by the homeowner for the east interior wall, encasing stained glass windows which were are also reclaimed and more than 100 years old. Aluminum bar-top seating areas in two spaces. A media center with custom cabinetry and pistons repurposed as cabinet pulls. And the star of the show, a full 4-seat wet bar with custom glass shelving, more custom cabinetry, and an integrated television-- one of 3 TVs in the space. The new one-of-a-kind basement has room for a professional 10-person poker table, pool table, 14' shuffleboard table, and plush seating.

Stonewood, LLC Artisan Home Tour 2016
Inspiration for a brown floor basement remodel in Minneapolis

"BEST OF HOUZZ 2018, SHED" This sunny potting shed features bluestone floors, walls sheathed in white pine and Shaker pegs for hanging gardening tools. Robert Benson Photography

This warm and welcoming basement remodel is the ultimate multi-functional living space, combining comfort, character, and style. The open-concept layout features a cozy leather sectional that anchors the entertainment area, with a custom geometric wood feature wall creating an artful backdrop for the mounted TV. Sliding glass doors let in plenty of natural light while offering seamless access to the backyard for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The exposed ceiling beams, painted a deep charcoal, add architectural interest and contrast beautifully against the polished concrete floors. Adjacent to the living space, a sleek wet bar with rich blue cabinetry and mosaic tile backsplash offers a chic spot for entertaining. A built-in mudroom with custom wood cubbies provides smart storage for coats, shoes, and gear—perfect for a busy family lifestyle. Layered with global textiles, natural materials, and modern lighting, this inviting basement lounge blends form and function with ease. Whether you’re hosting game night, enjoying a quiet movie, or heading outside to the patio, this thoughtfully designed space is the heart of the home.

This warm and welcoming basement remodel is the ultimate multi-functional living space, combining comfort, character, and style. The open-concept layout features a cozy leather sectional that anchors the entertainment area, with a custom geometric wood feature wall creating an artful backdrop for the mounted TV. Sliding glass doors let in plenty of natural light while offering seamless access to the backyard for effortless indoor-outdoor living. The exposed ceiling beams, painted a deep charcoal, add architectural interest and contrast beautifully against the polished concrete floors. Adjacent to the living space, a sleek wet bar with rich blue cabinetry and mosaic tile backsplash offers a chic spot for entertaining. A built-in mudroom with custom wood cubbies provides smart storage for coats, shoes, and gear—perfect for a busy family lifestyle. Layered with global textiles, natural materials, and modern lighting, this inviting basement lounge blends form and function with ease. Whether you’re hosting game night, enjoying a quiet movie, or heading outside to the patio, this thoughtfully designed space is the heart of the home.

Modern rustic bar featuring steel beams, hand-sawn wood beams, reclaimed wood walls and cold rolled steel bar backsplash. A great basement bar for entertaining friends.

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Master Bedroom with exposed roof trusses, shiplap walls, and carpet over hardwood flooring. Photographer: Rob Karosis
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