This 1933 Wauwatosa basement was dark, dingy and lacked functionality. The basement was unfinished with concrete walls and floors. A small office was enclosed but the rest of the space was open and cluttered. The homeowners wanted a warm, organized space for their family. A recent job change meant they needed a dedicated home office. They also wanted a place where their kids could hang out with friends. Their wish list for this basement remodel included: a home office where the couple could both work, a full bathroom, a cozy living room and a dedicated storage room. This basement renovation resulted in a warm and bright space that is used by the whole family. Highlights of this basement: - Home Office: A new office gives the couple a dedicated space for work. There’s plenty of desk space, storage cabinets, under-shelf lighting and storage for their home library. - Living Room: An old office area was expanded into a cozy living room. It’s the perfect place for their kids to hang out when they host friends and family. - Laundry Room: The new laundry room is a total upgrade. It now includes fun laminate flooring, storage cabinets and counter space for folding laundry. - Full Bathroom: A new bathroom gives the family an additional shower in the home. Highlights of the bathroom include a navy vanity, quartz counters, brass finishes, a Dreamline shower door and Kohler Choreograph wall panels. - Staircase: We spruced up the staircase leading down to the lower level with patterned vinyl flooring and a matching trim color. - Storage: We gave them a separate storage space, with custom shelving for organizing their camping gear, sports equipment and holiday decorations. CUSTOMER REVIEW “We had been talking about remodeling our basement for a long time, but decided to make it happen when my husband was offered a job working remotely. It felt like the right time for us to have a real home office where we could separate our work lives from our home lives. We wanted the area to feel open, light-filled, and modern – not an easy task for a previously dark and cold basement! One of our favorite parts was when our designer took us on a 3D computer design tour of our basement. I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this could be our basement!?!’ It was so fun to see how our designer was able to take our wish list and ideas from my Pinterest board, and turn it into a practical design. We were sold after seeing the design, and were pleasantly surprised to see that Kowalske was less costly than another estimate.” – Stephanie, homeowner

An adjoining 3/4 bathroom was remodeled as part of the project scope
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This elegant primary bathroom renovation showcases a spacious frameless glass walk-in shower complete with custom built-in niches and polished chrome fixtures. Floor-to-ceiling marble-look porcelain tile creates a seamless, sophisticated aesthetic that brightens and visually expands the space. The upgraded, low-maintenance finishes and optimized layout enhance everyday functionality while providing a timeless, luxurious atmosphere.

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This elegant primary bathroom renovation showcases a spacious frameless glass walk-in shower complete with custom built-in niches and polished chrome fixtures. Floor-to-ceiling marble-look porcelain tile creates a seamless, sophisticated aesthetic that brightens and visually expands the space. The upgraded, low-maintenance finishes and optimized layout enhance everyday functionality while providing a timeless, luxurious atmosphere.

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Interior Design: Pamela Pennington Studios. Photo Credit: Eric Zepeda
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This transitional primary bathroom remodel features a custom double vanity with ample storage, durable quartz countertops, and upgraded lighting for optimal daily use. A thoughtfully redesigned layout incorporates a spacious walk-in shower with high-end fixtures, transforming the room into a functional and relaxing retreat. The blend of classic craftsmanship and modern materials ensures lasting durability and adds significant value to the home.

This transitional primary bathroom remodel features a custom double vanity with ample storage, durable quartz countertops, and upgraded lighting for optimal daily use. A thoughtfully redesigned layout incorporates a spacious walk-in shower with high-end fixtures, transforming the room into a functional and relaxing retreat. The blend of classic craftsmanship and modern materials ensures lasting durability and adds significant value to the home.