Basement finished to include game room, family room, shiplap wall treatment, sliding barn door and matching beam, new staircase, home gym, locker room and bathroom in addition to wine bar area.

Lodge look family room with added office space. Recessed lighting and the egress window give natural light to this space.
Photo of a mid-sized country look-out basement in Detroit with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, grey floor, timber and planked 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.

We were hired to finish the basement of our clients cottage in Haliburton. The house is a woodsy craftsman style. Basements can be dark so we used pickled pine to brighten up this 3000 sf space which allowed us to remain consistent with the vibe of the overall cottage. We delineated the large open space in to four functions - a Family Room (with projector screen TV viewing above the fireplace and a reading niche); a Game Room with access to large doors open to the lake; a Guest Bedroom with sitting nook; and an Exercise Room. Glass was used in the french and barn doors to allow light to penetrate each space. Shelving units were used to provide some visual separation between the Family Room and Game Room. The fireplace referenced the upstairs fireplace with added inspiration from a photo our clients saw and loved. We provided all construction docs and furnishings will installed soon.

Open basement entertainment center and game area. Concrete floors (heated) and a live edge wood bar drink ledge overlooking the sunken theatre room.
Inspiration for an expansive country walk-out basement in Minneapolis with a game room, grey walls, concrete floors, grey floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Design ideas for a modern basement in Atlanta with a game room, white walls, vinyl floors, wood and planked wall panelling.

Pool Table with professional lighting with view of the golf course from the basement level
Design ideas for a large transitional walk-out basement in Denver with a game room, grey walls, carpet, grey floor and planked wall panelling.

A Rustic Industrial basement renovation with game area, TV area, Kitchen area, and workout room
Large country walk-out basement in Philadelphia with a game room, beige walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and planked wall panelling.

Game area of basement bar hang-out space. The console area sits behind a sectional and entertainment area for snacking during a game or movie.
This is an example of a large beach style walk-out basement in New York with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, brown floor, planked wall panelling and a game room.

Entire basement finish-out project for new home
Design ideas for a large transitional walk-out basement in Cleveland with a game room, multi-coloured walls, concrete floors, multi-coloured floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

We were hired to finish the basement of our clients cottage in Haliburton. The house is a woodsy craftsman style. Basements can be dark so we used pickled pine to brighten up this 3000 sf space which allowed us to remain consistent with the vibe of the overall cottage. We delineated the large open space in to four functions - a Family Room (with projector screen TV viewing above the fireplace and a reading niche); a Game Room with access to large doors open to the lake; a Guest Bedroom with sitting nook; and an Exercise Room. Glass was used in the french and barn doors to allow light to penetrate each space. Shelving units were used to provide some visual separation between the Family Room and Game Room. The fireplace referenced the upstairs fireplace with added inspiration from a photo our clients saw and loved. We provided all construction docs and furnishings will installed soon.

Mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in Atlanta with a game room, green walls, ceramic floors, grey floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

Inspiration for a modern walk-out basement in Omaha with a game room, white walls, a ribbon fireplace and planked wall panelling.

Photo of a country basement in Grand Rapids with a game room, multi-coloured walls, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Welcome to the ultimate basement game room! As you step into this vibrant space, you're greeted by a sleek yellow shiplap wall that adds a touch of sophistication and modern flair. Integrated lighting casts an inviting glow throughout the room, enhancing the ambiance and highlighting the stylish design elements. Whether hosting game nights with friends or enjoying a relaxing evening alone, this well-lit game room sets the stage for unforgettable moments.

We were hired to finish the basement of our clients cottage in Haliburton. The house is a woodsy craftsman style. Basements can be dark so we used pickled pine to brighten up this 3000 sf space which allowed us to remain consistent with the vibe of the overall cottage. We delineated the large open space in to four functions - a Family Room (with projector screen TV viewing above the fireplace and a reading niche); a Game Room with access to large doors open to the lake; a Guest Bedroom with sitting nook; and an Exercise Room. Glass was used in the french and barn doors to allow light to penetrate each space. Shelving units were used to provide some visual separation between the Family Room and Game Room. The fireplace referenced the upstairs fireplace with added inspiration from a photo our clients saw and loved. We provided all construction docs and furnishings will installed soon.

Inspiration for a mid-sized country basement with a game room, grey walls, carpet, no fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, brown floor, coffered and planked wall panelling.

A Rustic Industrial basement renovation with game area, TV area, Kitchen area, and workout room. Closet walls wrapped in white shiplap engineered hardwood peel-and-stick planks from WallPlanks. Sliding barn doors entering into the workout room.

Wide, new stairway offers entry to game room, family room and home gym.
This is an example of a large contemporary look-out basement in New York with a game room, white walls, carpet, white floor and planked wall panelling.