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Inspiration for a large transitional walk-out basement in Boston with a game room, blue walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Inspiration for a large country walk-out basement in Atlanta with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, multi-coloured floor and decorative wall panelling.

We started with a blank slate on this basement project where our only obstacles were exposed steel support columns, existing plumbing risers from the concrete slab, and dropped soffits concealing ductwork on the ceiling. It had the advantage of tall ceilings, an existing egress window, and a sliding door leading to a newly constructed patio. This family of five loves the beach and frequents summer beach resorts in the Northeast. Bringing that aesthetic home to enjoy all year long was the inspiration for the décor, as well as creating a family-friendly space for entertaining. Wish list items included room for a billiard table, wet bar, game table, family room, guest bedroom, full bathroom, space for a treadmill and closed storage. The existing structural elements helped to define how best to organize the basement. For instance, we knew we wanted to connect the bar area and billiards table with the patio in order to create an indoor/outdoor entertaining space. It made sense to use the egress window for the guest bedroom for both safety and natural light. The bedroom also would be adjacent to the plumbing risers for easy access to the new bathroom. Since the primary focus of the family room would be for TV viewing, natural light did not need to filter into that space. We made sure to hide the columns inside of newly constructed walls and dropped additional soffits where needed to make the ceiling mechanicals feel less random. In addition to the beach vibe, the homeowner has valuable sports memorabilia that was to be prominently displayed including two seats from the original Yankee stadium. For a coastal feel, shiplap is used on two walls of the family room area. In the bathroom shiplap is used again in a more creative way using wood grain white porcelain tile as the horizontal shiplap “wood”. We connected the tile horizontally with vertical white grout joints and mimicked the horizontal shadow line with dark grey grout. At first glance it looks like we wrapped the shower with real wood shiplap. Materials including a blue and white patterned floor, blue penny tiles and a natural wood vanity checked the list for that seaside feel. A large reclaimed wood door on an exposed sliding barn track separates the family room from the game room where reclaimed beams are punctuated with cable lighting. Cabinetry and a beverage refrigerator are tucked behind the rolling bar cabinet (that doubles as a Blackjack table!). A TV and upright video arcade machine round-out the entertainment in the room. Bar stools, two rotating club chairs, and large square poufs along with the Yankee Stadium seats provide fun places to sit while having a drink, watching billiards or a game on the TV. Signed baseballs can be found behind the bar, adjacent to the billiard table, and on specially designed display shelves next to the poker table in the family room. Thoughtful touches like the surfboards, signage, photographs and accessories make a visitor feel like they are on vacation at a well-appointed beach resort without being cliché.

Mid-sized transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace and grey floor.

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.

Mid-sized look-out basement in Detroit with a game room, vinyl floors and brown floor.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized country fully buried basement in Other with a game room, white walls, vinyl floors and beige floor.

This new basement design starts The Bar design features crystal pendant lights in addition to the standard recessed lighting to create the perfect ambiance when sitting in the napa beige upholstered barstools. The beautiful quartzite countertop is outfitted with a stainless-steel sink and faucet and a walnut flip top area. The Screening and Pool Table Area are sure to get attention with the delicate Swarovski Crystal chandelier and the custom pool table. The calming hues of blue and warm wood tones create an inviting space to relax on the sectional sofa or the Love Sac bean bag chair for a movie night. The Sitting Area design, featuring custom leather upholstered swiveling chairs, creates a space for comfortable relaxation and discussion around the Capiz shell coffee table. The wall sconces provide a warm glow that compliments the natural wood grains in the space. The Bathroom design contrasts vibrant golds with cool natural polished marbles for a stunning result. By selecting white paint colors with the marble tiles, it allows for the gold features to really shine in a room that bounces light and feels so calming and clean. Lastly the Gym includes a fold back, wall mounted power rack providing the option to have more floor space during your workouts. The walls of the Gym are covered in full length mirrors, custom murals, and decals to keep you motivated and focused on your form.

Full basement renovation. all finishing selection. Sourcing high qualified contractors and Project Management.
Design ideas for a large traditional walk-out basement in Toronto with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor, recessed and panelled walls.

The only thing more depressing than a dark basement is a beige on beige basement in the Pacific Northwest. With the global pandemic raging on, my clients were looking to add extra livable space in their home with a home office and workout studio. Our goal was to make this space feel like you're connected to nature and fun social activities that were once a main part of our lives. We used color, naturescapes and soft textures to turn this basement from bland beige to fun, warm and inviting.

Our team meticulously converted this previously unfinished area into a thoughtfully designed and fully customized living space, boasting a spacious recreation room, bedroom, full bathroom, and a versatile office/gym area. Additionally, we successfully finalized the staircase, achieving a comprehensive and top-notch basement finishing project.

Importantly, the homeowners didn’t want their basement to function as a TV room, as they have a separate theater for movie watching. Rather, they wanted this space to facilitate conversation and provide room for games. So instead of adding a TV and a couch, we designed and built a comfortable, chic booth with shelving in a deep walnut tone. Also, to keep the booth cohesive with the rest of the house, we carried many of the same blue finishes from upstairs down to the basement. We love the lux tufted velvet on the seat and the shimmering wall treatment surrounding the booth.

Basement wet bar
Design ideas for a large country fully buried basement in Other with a game room, white walls, vinyl floors and beige floor.

Finished Basement
Mid-sized industrial look-out basement in New York with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, grey floor and exposed beam.

Large country walk-out basement in Atlanta with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, multi-coloured floor and decorative wall panelling.

This is an example of an industrial fully buried basement with a game room, vinyl floors and exposed beam.

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Photo of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Baltimore with a game room, beige walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace and multi-coloured floor.

Basement recreation and game room with pool table, shuffleboard, air hockey/ping-pong, pac man, card and poker table, high-top pub tables, kings chairs and more

Large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and exposed beam.