Game On is a lower level entertainment space designed for a large family. We focused on casual comfort with an injection of spunk for a lounge-like environment filled with fun and function. Architectural interest was added with our custom feature wall of herringbone wood paneling, wrapped beams and navy grasscloth lined bookshelves flanking an Ann Sacks marble mosaic fireplace surround. Blues and greens were contrasted with stark black and white. A touch of modern conversation, dining, game playing, and media lounge zones allow for a crowd to mingle with ease. With a walk out covered terrace, full kitchen, and blackout drapery for movie night, why leave home?

Contemporary fully buried basement in New York with beige walls, carpet, beige floor and a ribbon fireplace.

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Inspiration for a large country fully buried basement in Milwaukee with beige walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Flooring: Encore Longview Pine Cabinets: Riverwood Bryant Maple Countertop: Concrete Countertop
Mid-sized country fully buried basement in Detroit with grey walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and a ribbon fireplace.

Photo of an expansive transitional walk-out basement in Denver with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Originally the client wanted to put the TV on one wall and the awesome fireplace on another AND have lots of seating for guests. We made the TV/Fireplace a focal point and put the biggest sectional we could in there. Photo: Matt Kocourek

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Inspiration for a large transitional look-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

This is an example of a large transitional walk-out basement in Philadelphia with beige walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country look-out basement in Denver with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Design ideas for an expansive traditional walk-out basement in Atlanta with grey walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

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Large transitional look-out basement in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Photo of a large country walk-out basement in Chicago with carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Lower level family area - Creek Hill Custom Homes MN
This is an example of an expansive look-out basement in Minneapolis with carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Large country walk-out basement in Denver with a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

Leon’s Horizon Series soundbars are custom built to exactly match the width and finish of any TV. Each speaker features up to 3-channels to provide a high-fidelity audio solution perfect for any system. Design by Douglas VanderHorn Architects, Install by InnerSpace Electronics

This Mountain home design was re-envisioned for a lakefront location. A series of bay windows on the rear of the home maximizes views from every room. Elegant living spaces continue on the lower level, where a sizable rec room enjoys abundant windows, a fireplace, wet bar, and wine cellar tucked away by the stairs. Three large bedrooms, two with patio access, and three full bathrooms provide space for guests or family.

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Mid-sized traditional fully buried basement in New York with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Here's one of our most recent projects that was completed in 2011. This client had just finished a major remodel of their house in 2008 and were about to enjoy Christmas in their new home. At the time, Seattle was buried under several inches of snow (a rarity for us) and the entire region was paralyzed for a few days waiting for the thaw. Our client decided to take advantage of this opportunity and was in his driveway sledding when a neighbor rushed down the drive yelling that his house was on fire. Unfortunately, the house was already engulfed in flames. Equally unfortunate was the snowstorm and the delay it caused the fire department getting to the site. By the time they arrived, the house and contents were a total loss of more than $2.2 million. Our role in the reconstruction of this home was two-fold. The first year of our involvement was spent working with a team of forensic contractors gutting the house, cleansing it of all particulate matter, and then helping our client negotiate his insurance settlement. Once we got over these hurdles, the design work and reconstruction started. Maintaining the existing shell, we reworked the interior room arrangement to create classic great room house with a contemporary twist. Both levels of the home were opened up to take advantage of the waterfront views and flood the interiors with natural light. On the lower level, rearrangement of the walls resulted in a tripling of the size of the family room while creating an additional sitting/game room. The upper level was arranged with living spaces bookended by the Master Bedroom at one end the kitchen at the other. The open Great Room and wrap around deck create a relaxed and sophisticated living and entertainment space that is accentuated by a high level of trim and tile detail on the interior and by custom metal railings and light fixtures on the exterior.

Photo of a large traditional fully buried basement in Detroit with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.