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.

Would you like to make the basement floor livable? We can do this for you. We can turn your basement, which you use as a storage room, into an office or kitchen, maybe an entertainment area or a hometeather. You can contact us for all these. You can also check our other social media accounts for our other living space designs. Good day.

Photo of a mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in New York with grey walls, porcelain floors, no fireplace, grey floor and wood.

The photo showcases a newly renovated basement that has been transformed from a damp and potentially hazardous space into a warm and inviting living area. The renovation process began with water-proofing the basement to prevent any future water damage. The space was then updated with gray carpet, providing a comfortable and stylish flooring option. The addition of new framing and drywall gives the basement a fresh and modern look, while also providing improved insulation and soundproofing. The renovation has effectively maximized the basement's potential, making it a functional and attractive living space. The combination of form and function in this renovation make it a standout addition to the home.

Photo of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Newark with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Photo of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Atlanta with a home bar, white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Contemporary look-out basement in Chicago with a game room, ceramic floors, no fireplace, white floor and exposed beam.

Inspiration for a large fully buried basement in Philadelphia with vinyl floors, no fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Post and beam home basement living room
Inspiration for a mid-sized country walk-out basement with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor and wood.

Call it what you want: a man cave, kid corner, or a party room, a basement is always a space in a home where the imagination can take liberties. Phase One accentuated the clients' wishes for an industrial lower level complete with sealed flooring, a full kitchen and bathroom and plenty of open area to let loose.

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.

This is an example of a large fully buried basement in Philadelphia with vinyl floors, no fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Would you like to make the basement floor livable? We can do this for you. We can turn your basement, which you use as a storage room, into an office or kitchen, maybe an entertainment area or a hometeather. You can contact us for all these. You can also check our other social media accounts for our other living space designs. Good day.

Mid-sized eclectic fully buried basement in Chicago with grey walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, brown floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

This is an example of a large modern fully buried basement in Philadelphia with a home bar, white walls, dark hardwood floors, no fireplace, brown floor, coffered and decorative wall panelling.

Golf simulator and theater built into this rustic basement remodel
Large country look-out basement in Minneapolis with beige walls, no fireplace, green floor and timber.

Exposed beams tie into built-in media wall with black handles.
Photo of a mid-sized arts and crafts look-out basement in Minneapolis with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace, beige floor and exposed beam.

By creating distinct zones based off the different activities they would be used for, we were able to start developing a flow using design and architectural elements. The delineation between tv area and the games space was created using open custom millwork. The games area in the back of the space also features an accent wall that coordinates with the framed effect the millwork creates.

Call it what you want: a man cave, kid corner, or a party room, a basement is always a space in a home where the imagination can take liberties. Phase One accentuated the clients' wishes for an industrial lower level complete with sealed flooring, a full kitchen and bathroom and plenty of open area to let loose.