Inspiration for a mid-sized industrial look-out basement in Philadelphia with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Expertly built, with meticulous attention to every detail, this custom basement renovation is truly an extension of the home. The living spaces flow seamlessly throughout, creating plenty of areas for guests to mingle or relax. The central living area includes a gorgeous family room with plenty of comfortable seating and a large flat screen TV flanked by custom shaker cabinets and floating shelves in Iron Ore by Sherwin Williams. The neutral shades of white, gray, and black in the Quartz countertops compliment the Stikwood reclaimed wood accent wall adding a touch of warmth to this inviting space.

Imagine your home, totally organized! Find videos, DVDs, easily within reach and in alphabetical order in this Media/Game Room.
This is an example of a small eclectic look-out basement in New York with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and exposed beam.

This basement was waterproofed, reconfigured and finished to create three (maybe four) distinct areas. The first, at the entry from the garage is the mud room. There’s plenty of storage for jackets, bags, shoes and toys. Clean textures are layered through the use of BW tile, decorative and functional pine elements and a jute stair runner. This area opens to a media room with surround sound. Followed by a hidden laundry bar and playroom. With multiple uses this substructure is a favorite for everyone in the family.

Below Buchanan is a basement renovation that feels as light and welcoming as one of our outdoor living spaces. The project is full of unique details, custom woodworking, built-in storage, and gorgeous fixtures. Custom carpentry is everywhere, from the built-in storage cabinets and molding to the private booth, the bar cabinetry, and the fireplace lounge. Creating this bright, airy atmosphere was no small challenge, considering the lack of natural light and spatial restrictions. A color pallet of white opened up the space with wood, leather, and brass accents bringing warmth and balance. The finished basement features three primary spaces: the bar and lounge, a home gym, and a bathroom, as well as additional storage space. As seen in the before image, a double row of support pillars runs through the center of the space dictating the long, narrow design of the bar and lounge. Building a custom dining area with booth seating was a clever way to save space. The booth is built into the dividing wall, nestled between the support beams. The same is true for the built-in storage cabinet. It utilizes a space between the support pillars that would otherwise have been wasted. The small details are as significant as the larger ones in this design. The built-in storage and bar cabinetry are all finished with brass handle pulls, to match the light fixtures, faucets, and bar shelving. White marble counters for the bar, bathroom, and dining table bring a hint of Hollywood glamour. White brick appears in the fireplace and back bar. To keep the space feeling as lofty as possible, the exposed ceilings are painted black with segments of drop ceilings accented by a wide wood molding, a nod to the appearance of exposed beams. Every detail is thoughtfully chosen right down from the cable railing on the staircase to the wood paneling behind the booth, and wrapping the bar.

Wonderful gathering place for friends and family!
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary walk-out basement in Atlanta with a home bar, white walls, laminate floors, no fireplace, beige floor, recessed and planked wall panelling.

This is an example of a transitional fully buried basement in Milwaukee with a home bar, white walls, recessed and wood walls.

Inspiration for a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a home bar, white walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, beige floor, exposed beam and decorative wall panelling.

Who wouldn't love their very own wet bar complete with farmhouse sink, open shelving, and Quartz counters? Well, these lucky homeowners got just that along with a wine cellar designed specifically for wine storage and sipping. Not only that but the dingy Oregon basement bathroom was completely revamped as well using a black and white color palette. The clients wanted the wet bar to be as light and bright as possible. This was achieved by keeping everything clean and white. The ceiling adds an element of interest with the white washed wood. The completed project is really stunning.

This was a full basement remodel. Large living room. Full kitchen, full bathroom, one bedroom, gym.
Large transitional walk-out basement in Atlanta with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, grey floor, exposed beam and planked wall panelling.

Large eclectic walk-out basement in Baltimore with white walls, vinyl floors, beige floor, recessed and wood walls.

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.

Inspiration for a modern fully buried basement in Denver with a home bar, white walls, carpet, grey floor and exposed beam.

This is a raw basement transformation into a recreational space suitable for adults as well as three sons under age six. Pineapple House creates an open floor plan so natural light from two windows telegraphs throughout the interiors. For visual consistency, most walls are 10” wide, smoothly finished wood planks with nickel joints. With boys in mind, the furniture and materials are nearly indestructible –porcelain tile floors, wood and stone walls, wood ceilings, granite countertops, wooden chairs, stools and benches, a concrete-top dining table, metal display shelves and leather on the room's sectional, dining chair bottoms and game stools. Scott Moore Photography

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Modern basement in Calgary with white walls, concrete floors, grey floor and exposed beam.

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.

Design ideas for an expansive modern look-out basement in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

This is an example of a large contemporary basement in Calgary with white walls, carpet, beige floor, wallpaper and wallpaper.

Basement closest. Polished concrete basement floors with open painted ceilings. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.