Design ideas for an industrial fully buried basement in St Louis with white walls and a home bar.

Boise Home Photography
Design ideas for an eclectic basement in Boise.

Timeless Memories Studio
Design ideas for a mid-sized eclectic walk-out basement in Other with beige walls.

Design ideas for a large transitional fully buried basement in Toronto with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

Finished basement with many options for entertaining. A home bar, fireplace, and room for table games. Photography by Spacecrafting
This is an example of a large transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with beige walls, carpet, no fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

The new basement is the ultimate multi-functional space. A bar, foosball table, dartboard, and glass garage door with direct access to the back provide endless entertainment for guests; a cozy seating area with a whiteboard and pop-up television is perfect for Mike's work training sessions (or relaxing!); and a small playhouse and fun zone offer endless possibilities for the family's son, James.

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional fully buried basement in Newark with multi-coloured walls, carpet and no fireplace.

Anyone can have fun in this game room with a pool table, arcade games and even a SLIDE from upstairs! (Designed by Artisan Design Group)
Design ideas for a contemporary fully buried basement in Atlanta with multi-coloured walls, carpet and no fireplace.

Traditional basement remodel of media room with bar area Custom Design & Construction
Inspiration for a large traditional look-out basement in Los Angeles with beige walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Basement Living Area 2008 Cincinnati Magazine Interior Design Award Photography: Mike Bresnen
Inspiration for a modern basement in Cincinnati with grey floor.

This space was inspired from a bright multi-color graphic fabric. Black was used throughout as a grounding force. It helps frame the space and gives it a 
sophisticated feel, providing a place for your eye to rest between the hits of color. The playful pops of color give the space some life - perfect for an energetic family. Given the low ceilings and lack of natural light, it was essential to make the space feel as bright and airy as possible - mirrors and strategic lighting help to achieve this feel. Built-ins help to give the space a custom high-end feel while providing much needed storage and functionality. By Cathy Zaeske

Inspiration for a contemporary basement in New York.

Headed by Anita Kassel, Kassel Interiors is a full service interior design firm active in the greater New York metro area; but the real story is that we put the design cliches aside and get down to what really matters: your goals and aspirations for your space.

This is an example of a country basement in Other.

Photo of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Omaha with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

April Sledge, Photography at Dawn
This is an example of a transitional fully buried basement in Atlanta with grey walls, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and dark hardwood floors.

This walkout basement features sliding glass doors and bright windows that light up the space. ©Finished Basement Company
Large transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a corner fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Basement walk-out with a large exterior French door
This is an example of a large transitional walk-out basement in DC Metro with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

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.