Custom painted Queen wall bed with shaker fronts and decorative molding to match room paneling.
Basement - transitional basement idea in San Francisco

Transitional basement photo in Chicago

A cozy reading nook under the stairs.
Inspiration for a large transitional walk-out vinyl floor and gray floor basement remodel in Minneapolis with gray walls

We completed this stunning basement renovation, featuring a bar and a walk-in wine cellar. The bar is the centerpiece of the basement, with a beautiful countertop and custom-built cabinetry. With its moody and dramatic ambiance, this location proves to be an ideal spot for socializing.

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

Basement - mid-sized transitional underground dark wood floor and brown floor basement idea in Milwaukee with beige walls

This West Lafayette "Purdue fan" decided to turn his dark and dreary unused basement into a sports fan's dream. Highlights of the space include a custom floating walnut butcher block bench, a bar area with back lighting and frosted cabinet doors, a cool gas industrial fireplace with stacked stone, two wine and beverage refrigerators and a beautiful custom-built wood and metal stair case. Dave Mason, isphotographic

The black painted open ceiling is the perfect solution for basements in older homes. Basement remodel completed by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan

Inspiration for a large transitional underground light wood floor and beige floor basement game room remodel in Other with beige walls

Example of a large transitional look-out carpeted and brown floor basement design in Chicago with gray walls and a stone fireplace

Finished basement in a new custom home with walkout to pool and beautiful Dunham Lake. A full kitchen with granite countertops and a gorgeous tile backsplash from counter to ceiling is a focal point. An exercise room and full bathroom are included in this stunning lower level. A storage room with a modern/rustic sliding barn door is functional and gorgeous. Banks of window across the whole lower elevation allow for lots of natural light. The lounge area features built-ins with a fireplace surrounded by artic white ledgestone. Beautiful views of the lake and cozy comfortable furnishings make this a great gathering area. Mars Photo & Design

Photographer: Bob Narod
Inspiration for a large transitional underground laminate floor basement remodel in DC Metro with multicolored walls

The basement level of this luxury custom home is anything but basement-like. Filled with light and beautiful materials and art, the wood and black metal staircase leads downstairs to the recreation space. A black shiplap wall features ski resort artwork and shuffleboard, while an exposed brick wall beyond features a gaming space with relaxed leather chairs and built-in cabinetry.

Basement - transitional underground tray ceiling and wood wall basement idea in Milwaukee with a bar and white walls

Example of a transitional basement design in Orange County

Inspiration for a huge transitional look-out concrete floor and gray floor basement remodel in Kansas City with white walls

Inspiration for a mid-sized transitional walk-out carpeted and beige floor basement remodel in DC Metro with a home theater and beige walls

Bob Narod
Inspiration for a transitional walk-out beige floor basement remodel in DC Metro with beige walls

Mid-sized transitional look-out carpeted basement photo in Other with beige walls