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Basement Design Ideas with a Home Bar

56th Street Project
56th Street Project
Restor HomesRestor Homes
Basement reno,
Inspiration for a mid-sized country fully buried basement in Minneapolis with a home bar, white walls, carpet, grey floor, wood and panelled walls.
Roswell Speak Easy Basement
Roswell Speak Easy Basement
Haggard Home Cabinetry & DesignHaggard Home Cabinetry & Design
Large contemporary walk-out basement in Atlanta with a home bar, black walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and planked wall panelling.
2016 Home A Rama Chatham Hills
2016 Home A Rama Chatham Hills
G&G Custom Homes, IncG&G Custom Homes, Inc
Design ideas for a mid-sized country fully buried basement in Indianapolis with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and a home bar.
Luxurious Modern Rec Room
Luxurious Modern Rec Room
Gala Stude InteriorsGala Stude Interiors
The ultimate entertaining space. We love this patterned carpet to bring together 3 separate zones: tv, bar and pool table areas.
Inspiration for an expansive contemporary look-out basement in Denver with a home bar, white walls, carpet and grey floor.
Bluff Road Basement Updates
Bluff Road Basement Updates
Cassy Young Decorating Den Interiors Athens GACassy Young Decorating Den Interiors Athens GA
Large transitional walk-out basement in Atlanta with a home bar, black walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor and recessed.
Temptation Gray Bar
Temptation Gray Bar
Thyme & Place Design LLCThyme & Place Design LLC
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.
WILD PRAIRIE
WILD PRAIRIE
ORIJIN STONE, LLCORIJIN STONE, LLC
This lovely custom-built home is surrounded by wild prairie and horse pastures. ORIJIN STONE Premium Bluestone Blue Select is used throughout the home; from the front porch & step treads, as a custom fireplace surround, throughout the lower level including the wine cellar, and on the back patio. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Original Rock Designs TILE INSTALL: Uzzell Tile, Inc. BUILDER: Gordon James PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography
Underground
Underground
Ventures DesignVentures Design
Luxury finished basement with full kitchen and bar, clack GE cafe appliances with rose gold hardware, home theater, home gym, bathroom with sauna, lounge with fireplace and theater, dining area, and wine cellar.
Cigar Lounge Reno
Cigar Lounge Reno
Duke RenovationsDuke Renovations
Our in-house design staff took this unfinished basement from sparse to stylish speak-easy complete with a fireplace, wine & bourbon bar and custom humidor.
Basement
Basement
Cresmark Custom HomesCresmark Custom Homes
This renovated basement is now a beautiful and functional space that boasts many impressive features. Concealed beams offer a clean and sleek look to the ceiling, while wood plank flooring provides warmth and texture to the room. The basement has been transformed into an entertainment hub, with a bar area, gaming area/lounge, and a recreation room featuring built-in millwork, a projector, and a wall-mounted TV. An electric fireplace adds to the cozy ambiance, and sliding barn doors offer a touch of rustic charm to the space. The lighting in the basement is another notable feature, with carefully placed fixtures that provide both ambiance and functionality. Overall, this renovated basement is the perfect space for relaxation, entertainment, and spending quality time with loved ones.
Maple Grove Finished Basement
Maple Grove Finished Basement
Pinnacle Design & RemodelingPinnacle Design & Remodeling
A blank slate and open minds are a perfect recipe for creative design ideas. The homeowner's brother is a custom cabinet maker who brought our ideas to life and then Landmark Remodeling installed them and facilitated the rest of our vision. We had a lot of wants and wishes, and were to successfully do them all, including a gym, fireplace, hidden kid's room, hobby closet, and designer touches.
Maple Bluff  remodel - Madison, WI
Maple Bluff remodel - Madison, WI
Mader DesignsMader Designs
Now this is the perfect place for watching some football or a little blacklight ping pong. We added wide plank pine floors and deep dirty blue walls to create the frame. The black velvet pit sofa, custom made table, pops of gold, leather, fur and reclaimed wood give this space the masculine but sexy feel we were trying to accomplish.
The Oaks Condo
The Oaks Condo
Metamorphosis Studios, LLcMetamorphosis Studios, LLc
Photo of a large transitional fully buried basement in Other with a home bar, blue walls, laminate floors, a hanging fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and wood walls.
Mauna
Mauna
Walker Home DesignWalker Home Design
Photo of an expansive arts and crafts basement in Salt Lake City with a home bar and grey walls.
Christmas Lake Residence
Christmas Lake Residence
Bravas MinnesotaBravas Minnesota
Whole-home audio and lighting integrated through the entire home. Basement has 4k Sony TV's
Large country walk-out basement in Minneapolis with a home bar, grey walls, concrete floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.
A Beachy Basement Design Perfect for Entertaining
A Beachy Basement Design Perfect for Entertaining
Amazing SpacesAmazing Spaces
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.
1.5-story Custom Kensington Plan
1.5-story Custom Kensington Plan
Landmark Performance HomesLandmark Performance Homes
These photos from a just-finished custom Kensington plan will WOW you! This client chose many fabulous, unique finishes including beam ceiling detail, Honed quartz, custom tile, custom closets and so much more. We can build this or any of our plans with your specialized selections. Call today to start planning your home. 402.672.5550 #buildalandmark #kensington #floorplan #homebuilder #masteronmain #newconstruction #homedecor #omahabuilder
OLD TAHOE HOUSE
OLD TAHOE HOUSE
land to livingland to living
Vance Fox
Inspiration for a country look-out basement in Sacramento with a home bar.
Abiding Aldie Basement
Abiding Aldie Basement
Murphy's DesignMurphy's Design
This Transitional Basement Features a wet bar with full size refrigerator, guest suite with full bath, and home gym area. The homeowners wanted a coastal feel for their space and bathroom since it will be right off of their pool.
Midwest Modern
Midwest Modern
Kitchens by EileenKitchens by Eileen
Photo of a basement in Other with a home bar and recessed.

Basement Design Ideas with a Home Bar

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