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Adding a smoking porch allows for entertaining to be simple. Just open the door and you add square footage to the party, and easy access for smokers.

Bright, Functional Basement Remodel Designed for Everyday Living This basement transformation focused on creating a warm, inviting space where the whole family could relax, entertain, and unwind. The goal was simple: turn an underutilized lower level into a comfortable extension of the home — without sacrificing durability or long-term value. A neutral color palette keeps the space light and open, while recessed LED lighting throughout eliminates dark corners and enhances ceiling height. New plush carpeting adds comfort underfoot, making the space ideal for movie nights, game days, and everyday lounging. Strategically placed support columns were integrated seamlessly into the layout, preserving structural integrity while maintaining open sightlines across the room. The flexible floor plan allows for multiple zones — including a dedicated media area, gaming space, and additional room for hobbies or future customization. Clean trim details, fresh paint, updated doors, and cohesive finishes give the basement a polished, finished feel that mirrors the quality of the main living levels upstairs. At Hillview Custom Renovations, we believe basements should feel intentional — not like an afterthought. This project demonstrates how thoughtful planning and quality craftsmanship can transform a lower level into one of the most loved spaces in the home.

Living room - contemporary living room idea in New York

Complete basement finish with bar, TV room, game room, bedroom and bathroom.
Basement - huge transitional walk-out carpeted basement idea in DC Metro with blue walls

Inspiration for a huge contemporary open concept carpeted, beige floor and vaulted ceiling game room remodel in Boise with black walls and a wall-mounted tv

Watching movies at home with your friends and family has long been an important part of our social lives. Imagine that, with our help, the sound and picture can rival that of a commercial theater. The comfort of your own living room is far greater than that of a typical theater. The fridge is much closer. Whether you are needing a simple surround sound system or a fully engineered and dedicated private theater…we are the director.

Using a glass wall cabinet and its companion, both formally side by side on the bar wall, these two now serve as an excellent gaming area.
Large minimalist walk-out vinyl floor and gray floor basement photo in Cleveland with white walls, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace

With a larger table off to one side of the great room, this family choose to have a small game table off the kitchen. Large windows provide good natural light and a unique cast coral centerpiece can be easily removed for fun and games. Pulling up a bench and another chair or two provides more seating, while plantation shutters filter the sunlight to make this the perfect spot for puzzle, chess, cards and backgammon! A perfect example of good design honoring and reflecting the habits and dynamics of strong family ties!

Bright, Functional Basement Remodel Designed for Everyday Living This basement transformation focused on creating a warm, inviting space where the whole family could relax, entertain, and unwind. The goal was simple: turn an underutilized lower level into a comfortable extension of the home — without sacrificing durability or long-term value. A neutral color palette keeps the space light and open, while recessed LED lighting throughout eliminates dark corners and enhances ceiling height. New plush carpeting adds comfort underfoot, making the space ideal for movie nights, game days, and everyday lounging. Strategically placed support columns were integrated seamlessly into the layout, preserving structural integrity while maintaining open sightlines across the room. The flexible floor plan allows for multiple zones — including a dedicated media area, gaming space, and additional room for hobbies or future customization. Clean trim details, fresh paint, updated doors, and cohesive finishes give the basement a polished, finished feel that mirrors the quality of the main living levels upstairs. At Hillview Custom Renovations, we believe basements should feel intentional — not like an afterthought. This project demonstrates how thoughtful planning and quality craftsmanship can transform a lower level into one of the most loved spaces in the home.

Bright, Functional Basement Remodel Designed for Everyday Living This basement transformation focused on creating a warm, inviting space where the whole family could relax, entertain, and unwind. The goal was simple: turn an underutilized lower level into a comfortable extension of the home — without sacrificing durability or long-term value. A neutral color palette keeps the space light and open, while recessed LED lighting throughout eliminates dark corners and enhances ceiling height. New plush carpeting adds comfort underfoot, making the space ideal for movie nights, game days, and everyday lounging. Strategically placed support columns were integrated seamlessly into the layout, preserving structural integrity while maintaining open sightlines across the room. The flexible floor plan allows for multiple zones — including a dedicated media area, gaming space, and additional room for hobbies or future customization. Clean trim details, fresh paint, updated doors, and cohesive finishes give the basement a polished, finished feel that mirrors the quality of the main living levels upstairs. At Hillview Custom Renovations, we believe basements should feel intentional — not like an afterthought. This project demonstrates how thoughtful planning and quality craftsmanship can transform a lower level into one of the most loved spaces in the home.

Our Clients were ready for a complete overhaul of their existing finished basement. The existing layout did not work for their family and the finishes were old and dated. We started with the fireplace as we wanted it to be a focal point. The interlaced natural stone almost has a geometric texture to it. It brings in both the natural elements the clients love and also a much more modern feel. We changed out the old wood burning fireplace to gas and our cabinet maker created a custom maple mantel and open shelving. We balanced the asymmetry with a tv cabinet using the same maple wood for the top. The bar was also a feature we wanted to highlight- it was previously in an inconvenient spot so we moved it. We created a recessed area for it to sit so that it didn't intrude into the space around the pool table. The countertop is a beautiful natural quartzite that ties all of the finishes together. The porcelain strip backsplash adds a simple, but modern feel and we tied in the maple by adding open shelving. We created a custom bar table using a matching wood top with plenty of seating for friends and family to gather. We kept the bathroom layout the same, but updated all of the finishes. We wanted it to be an extension of the main basement space. The shower tile is a 12 x 24 porcelain that matches the tile at the bar and the fireplace hearth. We used the same quartzite from the bar for the vanity top. Overall, we achieved a warm and cozy, yet modern space for the family to enjoy together and when entertaining family and friends.

Simple foyer closet with wire shelving
Small gender-neutral vinyl floor reach-in closet photo in Philadelphia

This design is a Gulf-side 2nd home in a historically designated area. The simple goals for the home are to create a small interior 3 bedroom 2 bath house, efficient in space and low on maintenance, while maximizing the exterior spaces. The more complicated goals include designing a house that can be open when occupied and closed when not as it is 300’ from the Gulf of Mexico and must be secure from storms. The clients requested that the house could be boarded up as part of the design. They wanted the house to look inviting even when it was closed for a storm. A Grand ARDA for Custom Home Design goes to emerymcclure architecture Designers: Michael McClure and Ursula Emery McClure with Sarah Young From: Lafayette, Louisiana

[ Houzz Furniture - Bestier.net ] Modern TV Stand with LED Light for TVs up to 75" Thanks to its built-in lighting and room for your 75" TV, this entertainment center offers a thrilling and dynamic movie-watching or video-gaming experience. A central cabinet allows you to stow away DVDs and board games while four open compartments display gaming consoles, media players, and other accessories. Enormous storage The design of the glass plate makes the TV cabinet more transparent. Some things that are easy to fall Dust can be put in the cabinet with door. Give you a simple and relaxing feeling when you get home exhausted. Unique surface texture Made of qualified P2 class particle board and metal tubes, our TV console table fits for TVs up to 75 inches. Unique surface texture adds fashion appeal and vibes to your living room. Enjoy the happy family moment with such a classic modern entertainment center. Features: With RGB LED Lights - 7 Standard colors and 20 display modes. With 4 open storage areas separated by tempered glass A storage cabinet with Iron Magnet for privacy things Material: P2 Particleboard, able to support up to 100 lbs. Dimension: 70.8"(L)×18.3"(H)×13.6"(D)

Architect: Morningside Architects, LLP Contractor: Forest Design Build Photography: DM Photography
Inspiration for a small medium tone wood floor and brown floor game room remodel in Houston with white walls and no tv

This Party Barn was designed using a mineshaft theme. Our fabrication team brought the builders vision to life. We were able to fabricate the steel mesh walls and track doors for the coat closet, arcade and the wall above the bowling pins. The bowling alleys tables and bar stools have a simple industrial design with a natural steel finish. The chain divider and steel post caps add to the mineshaft look; while the fireplace face and doors add the rustic touch of elegance and relaxation. The industrial theme was further incorporated through out the entire project by keeping open welds on the grab rail, and by using industrial mesh on the handrail around the edge of the loft.

Amy Bartlam
Large elegant open concept dark wood floor and brown floor game room photo in Los Angeles with gray walls, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace and no tv

Small transitional dark wood floor and brown floor powder room photo in Other with a two-piece toilet, gray walls and a pedestal sink