This is an example of an arts and crafts walk-out basement in Louisville with a home bar, green walls, medium hardwood floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Photo By: Brothers Construction
Large traditional walk-out basement in Denver with yellow walls, carpet, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Media storage in the basement recreation room Scott Bergmann Photography
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional walk-out basement in Boston with green walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Photos by Greg Schmidt
Inspiration for a mid-sized traditional look-out basement in Minneapolis with yellow walls and carpet.

Inspiration for a mid-sized arts and crafts look-out basement in Seattle with yellow walls.

Relaxed finished basement with new sliding basement window we installed. This new window helps brings added energy efficiency to the space, while providing natural light to an other dark lower level. Get started replacing your windows with Renewal by Andersen of New Jersey, New York City, The Bronx and Staten Island.

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.

Finished basement looking into kitchenette area
Inspiration for a large contemporary walk-out basement in Atlanta with green walls, dark hardwood floors and brown floor.

The space under the basement stairs was opened up to create a niche with built-in drawers and a bench top perfectly sized for a twin mattress. A recessed bookshelf, extendable sconce, and a nearby outlet complete the mini-refuge.

Inspiration for a large traditional walk-out basement in Baltimore with yellow walls, carpet, no fireplace and brown floor.

Simple finishing touches like polished concrete and dark painted ceiling help this basement family room feel stylish and finished. Design by Kristyn Bester. Photo by Photo Art Portraits

Large country look-out basement in Denver with yellow walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Traditional basement in Louisville with yellow walls, carpet and no fireplace.

Basement Kitchen and Dining Area
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional fully buried basement in Philadelphia with yellow walls, no fireplace, beige floor and vinyl floors.

The design of this home was driven by the owners’ desire for a three-bedroom waterfront home that showcased the spectacular views and park-like setting. As nature lovers, they wanted their home to be organic, minimize any environmental impact on the sensitive site and embrace nature. This unique home is sited on a high ridge with a 45° slope to the water on the right and a deep ravine on the left. The five-acre site is completely wooded and tree preservation was a major emphasis. Very few trees were removed and special care was taken to protect the trees and environment throughout the project. To further minimize disturbance, grades were not changed and the home was designed to take full advantage of the site’s natural topography. Oak from the home site was re-purposed for the mantle, powder room counter and select furniture. The visually powerful twin pavilions were born from the need for level ground and parking on an otherwise challenging site. Fill dirt excavated from the main home provided the foundation. All structures are anchored with a natural stone base and exterior materials include timber framing, fir ceilings, shingle siding, a partial metal roof and corten steel walls. Stone, wood, metal and glass transition the exterior to the interior and large wood windows flood the home with light and showcase the setting. Interior finishes include reclaimed heart pine floors, Douglas fir trim, dry-stacked stone, rustic cherry cabinets and soapstone counters. Exterior spaces include a timber-framed porch, stone patio with fire pit and commanding views of the Occoquan reservoir. A second porch overlooks the ravine and a breezeway connects the garage to the home. Numerous energy-saving features have been incorporated, including LED lighting, on-demand gas water heating and special insulation. Smart technology helps manage and control the entire house. Greg Hadley Photography

Basement was divided into spaces including a reading nook. (ceiling was finished with black paint)
Photo of a small transitional fully buried basement in Other with green walls and carpet.

Architect: Grouparchitect. General Contractor: S2 Builders. Photography: Grouparchitect.
Small arts and crafts fully buried basement in Seattle with green walls, concrete floors and no fireplace.

Nothing short of a man cave! Full size wet bar, media area, work out room, and full bath with steam shower and sauna.
This is an example of a large contemporary fully buried basement in Chicago with green walls, vinyl floors, orange floor and no fireplace.

A basement remodel showcasing new carpeted floors, new storage closets, recessed lights, and fresh white and yellow paint. Designed by Chi Renovation & Design who serve Chicago and it's surrounding suburbs, with an emphasis on the North Side and North Shore. You'll find their work from the Loop through Humboldt Park, Lincoln Park, Skokie, Evanston, Wilmette, and all of the way up to Lake Forest. For more about Chi Renovation & Design, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/ To learn more about this project, click here: https://www.chirenovation.com/galleries/living-spaces/