Beautiful, large basement finish with many custom finishes for this family to enjoy!
Large transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl floors, a stone fireplace surround, grey floor and a corner fireplace.

Today’s basements are much more than dark, dingy spaces or rec rooms of years ago. Because homeowners are spending more time in them, basements have evolved into lower-levels with distinctive spaces, complete with stone and marble fireplaces, sitting areas, coffee and wine bars, home theaters, over sized guest suites and bathrooms that rival some of the most luxurious resort accommodations. Gracing the lakeshore of Lake Beulah, this homes lower-level presents a beautiful opening to the deck and offers dynamic lake views. To take advantage of the home’s placement, the homeowner wanted to enhance the lower-level and provide a more rustic feel to match the home’s main level, while making the space more functional for boating equipment and easy access to the pier and lakefront. Jeff Auberger designed a seating area to transform into a theater room with a touch of a button. A hidden screen descends from the ceiling, offering a perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. Our team worked with a local company that supplies reclaimed barn board to add to the decor and finish off the new space. Using salvaged wood from a corn crib located in nearby Delavan, Jeff designed a charming area near the patio door that features two closets behind sliding barn doors and a bench nestled between the closets, providing an ideal spot to hang wet towels and store flip flops after a day of boating. The reclaimed barn board was also incorporated into built-in shelving alongside the fireplace and an accent wall in the updated kitchenette. Lastly the children in this home are fans of the Harry Potter book series, so naturally, there was a Harry Potter themed cupboard under the stairs created. This cozy reading nook features Hogwartz banners and wizarding wands that would amaze any fan of the book series.

Andrew James Hathaway (Brothers Construction)
Photo of a large transitional look-out basement in Denver with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Traditional basement in Detroit with blue walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary look-out basement in Minneapolis with beige walls, bamboo floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

This lovely custom-built home is surrounded by wild prairie and horse pastures. ORIJIN STONE Premium Bluestone Blue Select is used throughout the home; from the front porch & step treads, as a custom fireplace surround, throughout the lower level including the wine cellar, and on the back patio. LANDSCAPE DESIGN & INSTALL: Original Rock Designs TILE INSTALL: Uzzell Tile, Inc. BUILDER: Gordon James PHOTOGRAPHY: Landmark Photography

Design ideas for a large contemporary walk-out basement in Other with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

This is an example of a large country fully buried basement in Calgary with a stone fireplace surround, beige walls and a standard fireplace.

Custom basement transformation in the heart of Plymouth, MI.
This is an example of a mid-sized contemporary fully buried basement in Detroit with grey walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

This is an example of a large contemporary look-out basement in Atlanta with beige walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Photo of a traditional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with green walls, carpet, a corner fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Total basement redo with polished concrete floor and a new bar and theater room
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary walk-out basement in Denver with white walls, concrete floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and white floor.

Marshall Evan Photography
Large transitional fully buried basement in Columbus with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Large and open lower level family room for entertaining.
Design ideas for a large traditional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Photo by Brian Barkley
Traditional walk-out basement in Other with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Design ideas for a large country walk-out basement in San Francisco with ceramic floors, grey floor, beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

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Inspiration for a mid-sized country walk-out basement in Minneapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

This is an example of a mid-sized modern fully buried basement in Denver with grey walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and grey floor.

Today’s basements are much more than dark, dingy spaces or rec rooms of years ago. Because homeowners are spending more time in them, basements have evolved into lower-levels with distinctive spaces, complete with stone and marble fireplaces, sitting areas, coffee and wine bars, home theaters, over sized guest suites and bathrooms that rival some of the most luxurious resort accommodations. Gracing the lakeshore of Lake Beulah, this homes lower-level presents a beautiful opening to the deck and offers dynamic lake views. To take advantage of the home’s placement, the homeowner wanted to enhance the lower-level and provide a more rustic feel to match the home’s main level, while making the space more functional for boating equipment and easy access to the pier and lakefront. Jeff Auberger designed a seating area to transform into a theater room with a touch of a button. A hidden screen descends from the ceiling, offering a perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. Our team worked with a local company that supplies reclaimed barn board to add to the decor and finish off the new space. Using salvaged wood from a corn crib located in nearby Delavan, Jeff designed a charming area near the patio door that features two closets behind sliding barn doors and a bench nestled between the closets, providing an ideal spot to hang wet towels and store flip flops after a day of boating. The reclaimed barn board was also incorporated into built-in shelving alongside the fireplace and an accent wall in the updated kitchenette. Lastly the children in this home are fans of the Harry Potter book series, so naturally, there was a Harry Potter themed cupboard under the stairs created. This cozy reading nook features Hogwartz banners and wizarding wands that would amaze any fan of the book series.