Entertaining takes a high-end in this basement with a large wet bar and wine cellar. The barstools surround the marble countertop, highlighted by under-cabinet lighting

Inspiration for a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a home bar, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Inspiration for a large eclectic walk-out basement in Minneapolis with concrete floors, grey floor, a home bar, beige walls and no fireplace.

This basement is the entertainer's dream with shuffle board, spacious living, a wet bar, gorgeous wall art, and a walk-out patio. The wet bar includes a microwave, oven, fridge, sink, and plenty of cabinet storage.

We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and more open and airy.

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Photo of an industrial fully buried basement in Huntington with a home bar, beige walls, concrete floors and beige floor.

Custom bar area in basement
This is an example of a large country fully buried basement in Other with beige walls, concrete floors and a home bar.

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Design ideas for a large transitional walk-out basement in Charlotte with a home bar, beige walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Photo of a large walk-out basement in Kansas City with a home bar, beige walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

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Photo of a large traditional look-out basement in Denver with beige walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace, beige floor and a home bar.

Photo of a large transitional walk-out basement in Cincinnati with a home bar, beige walls, laminate floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

This is an example of a mid-sized transitional basement in Chicago with a home bar, beige walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Inspiration for a traditional fully buried basement in Indianapolis with beige walls, beige floor and a home bar.

We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and more open and airy.

Rustic Basement renovation to include a large kitchenette, knotty alder doors, and corrugated metal wainscoting. Stone fireplace surround.
This is an example of a large country look-out basement in Denver with a home bar, beige walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Design ideas for a large country look-out basement in DC Metro with a home bar, beige walls, light hardwood floors and orange floor.

Back bar decorative tile with backlit reclaimed wood shelves. Our client wanted to finish the basement of his home where he and his wife could enjoy the company of friends and family and spend time at a beautiful fully stocked bar and wine cellar, play billiards or card games, or watch a movie in the home theater. The cabinets, wine cellar racks, banquette, barnwood reclaimed columns, and home theater cabinetry were designed and built in our in-house custom cabinet shop. Our company also supplied and installed the home theater equipment.

This basement remodel made the area more efficient and useful to the family. It has a full bar area, guest rooms, a bathroom, laundry, and entrance to outside.