A comfortable and contemporary family room that accommodates a family's two active teenagers and their friends as well as intimate adult gatherings. Fireplace flanked by natural grass cloth wallpaper warms the space and invites friends to open the sleek sleeper sofa and spend the night. Stephani Buchman Photography www.stephanibuchmanphotgraphy.com

Ken Wyner Photography
This is an example of a mid-sized asian fully buried basement in DC Metro with beige walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

When my long-time clients were ready to start their full basement remodel project, they came to me with a clear vision of what the finished design would look like. Rich textures, dramatic colors, and luxe finishes create a modern yet elegant entertaining space.

Inspiration for a large beach style walk-out basement in Other with white walls and ceramic floors.

Photo of a scandinavian look-out basement in Other with white walls, ceramic floors, a wood stove and beige floor.

Game room and dinette window seating in a walkout basement with lake front views. Photos by Frick Fotos
Design ideas for a mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in Charlotte with grey walls, ceramic floors and no fireplace.

Cipher Imaging
Inspiration for a traditional basement in Other with grey walls, no fireplace and ceramic floors.

This newer home had a basement with a blank slate. We started with one very fun bar stool and designed the room to fit. Extra style with the soffit really defines the space, glass front cabinetry to show off a collection, and add great lighting and some mirrors and you have the bling. Base cabinets are all about function with separate beverage and wine refrigerators, dishwasher, microwave and ice maker. Bling meets true functionality. photos by Terry Farmer Photography

Design ideas for a modern look-out basement in New York with white walls, no fireplace, ceramic floors 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.

Overall view with wood paneling and Corrugated perforated metal ceiling photo by Jeffrey Edward Tryon
Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury basement in Philadelphia with no fireplace, brown walls, ceramic floors and grey floor.

Inspiration for a large transitional walk-out basement in Other with a game room, white walls, ceramic floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Paul Markert, Markert Photo, Inc.
Inspiration for a small arts and crafts fully buried basement in Minneapolis with beige walls and ceramic floors.

This basement bar features a custom wet bar with wood paneling, pantry and an air-tight wine cellar.
Photo of a small mediterranean basement in Denver with ceramic floors and decorative wall panelling.

This basement bar features a custom wet bar with wood paneling, pantry and an air-tight wine cellar.
Inspiration for a small mediterranean basement in Denver with ceramic floors and decorative wall panelling.

DJK Custom Homes
Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary fully buried basement in Chicago with white walls, ceramic floors, a corner fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Location: Bethesda, MD, USA This total revamp turned out better than anticipated leaving the clients thrilled with the outcome. Finecraft Contractors, Inc. Interior Designer: Anna Cave Susie Soleimani Photography Blog: http://graciousinteriors.blogspot.com/2016/07/from-cellar-to-stellar-lower-level.html

This is an example of a large traditional walk-out basement in DC Metro with grey walls, ceramic floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and grey floor.

This was once a damp basement that frequently flooded with each rain storm. Two sump pumps were added, along with some landscaping that helped prevent water getting into the basement. Ceramic tile was added to the floor, drywall was added to the walls and ceiling, recessed lighting, and some doors and trim to finish off the space. There was a modern style powder room added, along with some pantry storage and a refrigerator to make this an additional living space. All of the mechanical units have their own closets, that are perfectly accessible, but are no longer an eyesore in this now beautiful space. There is another room added into this basement, with a TV nook was built in between two storage closets, which is the perfect space for the children.