Basement

Complete transformation from a cold, dark, and unused basement, into a warm and inviting space that has character with the rustic vibe.
Inspiration for a mid-sized country fully buried basement in Cleveland with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

©Finished Basement Company
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Basement support post wood molding detail. Home built by Rembrandt Construction, Inc - Traverse City, Michigan 231.645.7200 www.rembrandtconstruction.com . Photos by George DeGorski

Michael Terrell
This is an example of a large traditional walk-out basement in St Louis with carpet.

Photos by Greg Schmidt
Mid-sized eclectic basement in Minneapolis.

Randy Bye
This is an example of a large traditional walk-out basement in Philadelphia with blue walls and medium hardwood floors.

Inspired by sandy shorelines on the California coast, this beachy blonde floor brings just the right amount of variation to each room. With the Modin Collection, we have raised the bar on luxury vinyl plank. The result is a new standard in resilient flooring. Modin offers true embossed in register texture, a low sheen level, a rigid SPC core, an industry-leading wear layer, and so much more.

Bourbon Man Cave basement redesign in Mt. Juliet, TN
Photo of a large country basement in Nashville with a home bar, blue walls, ceramic floors, brown floor and wood walls.

Whon Photography
Photo of a large industrial fully buried basement in Indianapolis with grey walls, carpet and no fireplace.

This small basement remodel includes both an entertainment space as well as a workout space. To keep things tidy, additional storage was designed to include a custom-built day bed or seating area.

This chic and contemporary basement renovation is for an accessory apartment dwelling. Its intriguing spatial configuration transforms an ordinary unfinished basement into a lofty and trendy apartment with a relatively high ceiling, delectable color palette, and day-lighting.

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

This custom designed basement features a rock wall, custom wet bar and ample entertainment space. The coffered ceiling provides a luxury feel with the wood accents offering a more rustic look.

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.

The lower level was updated to create a light and bright space, perfect for guests.
Expansive midcentury look-out basement in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Basement closest. Polished concrete basement floors with open painted ceilings. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Inspiration for an expansive walk-out basement in Chicago with a home bar, beige walls and carpet.

Chic. Moody. Sexy. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think about the W Hotel in downtown Bellevue, WA. When my client came to me with this as inspiration for her Basement makeover, I couldn’t wait to get started on the transformation. Everything from the poured concrete floors to mimic Carrera marble, to the remodeled bar area, and the custom designed billiard table to match the custom furnishings is just so luxe! Tourmaline velvet, embossed leather, and lacquered walls adds texture and depth to this multi-functional living space.

This is an example of a large transitional walk-out basement in Cincinnati.