Our in-house design staff took this unfinished basement from sparse to stylish speak-easy complete with a fireplace, wine & bourbon bar and custom humidor.

New finished basement. Includes large family room with expansive wet bar, spare bedroom/workout room, 3/4 bath, linear gas fireplace.
Large contemporary walk-out basement in Minneapolis with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, grey floor, recessed and wallpaper.

Chic. Moody. Sexy. These are just a few of the words that come to mind when I think about the W Hotel in downtown Bellevue, WA. When my client came to me with this as inspiration for her Basement makeover, I couldn’t wait to get started on the transformation. Everything from the poured concrete floors to mimic Carrera marble, to the remodeled bar area, and the custom designed billiard table to match the custom furnishings is just so luxe! Tourmaline velvet, embossed leather, and lacquered walls adds texture and depth to this multi-functional living space.

This formerly unused area became party central! The spacious bar area and billiards room are adjacent to large exercise room. We moved the water heater to make more room, added an egress window to bring light into the exercise area and finished it all in a modern contemporary style.

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.

Griffey Remodeling, Columbus, Ohio, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Basement Under $100,000
Photo of a mid-sized contemporary fully buried basement in Columbus with a home bar and planked wall panelling.

Design ideas for a large contemporary fully buried basement in Philadelphia with a home bar, beige walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

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 Project was loads of fun and challenging... the clients allow me to use creative concepts to cosmetically hide obstacles such as heat trunks, jogged foundation walls and steel columns. The large solid maple serving wet bar was hand crafted and lounge fireplace wall where off set with one another. We wanted them to look and feel to be adjoining space yet still define the game table and media space to be its own. Although it was all one large open space, we tied the entire space together by the ceiling work and boxed a steel post to mimic the finishes of the wet bar. Simple concept but meticulously planned and executed!

Instead of trying to mask the changes in ceiling elevations which could not be removed due to mechanicals therein, the elevation changes were turned into a piece of architectural sculpture. The basement remodel was designed and built by Meadowlark Design Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter

Design ideas for a mid-sized contemporary fully buried basement in Calgary with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.

Lower level with wet bar
This is an example of a contemporary look-out basement in Cedar Rapids with a home bar, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and white floor.

This basement is a multiple use award winning space with two wings... there is a full guest suite with a large walk-in closet and its own full five piece bath with a free standing soaking tub. There is common space with an extraordinary custom wet bar and seating adjoining the walk-out patio door leading to the pool. Down the short wide corridor It also includes a full large size yoga studio with a fireplace and custom built-in storage. Across the corridor, there is changing room with bath room for showering for their guests. The owners call it their retreat!

Lower level with see through fireplace
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary walk-out basement in Kansas City with a home bar, grey walls, porcelain floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

Modern Basement with wet bar area
Inspiration for a large contemporary basement in Raleigh with a home bar and dark hardwood floors.

Cluttered, dark, and chilly basements can be daunting spaces for remodeling. They tend to get filled with every old and unwanted item in the house from worn out furniture to childhood memorabilia .This basement was a really challenging task and we succeed to create really cozy, warm, and inviting atmosphere—not like a basement at all. The work involved was extensive, from the foundation to new molding. Our aim was to create a unique space that would be as enjoyable as the rest of this home. We utilized the odd space under the stairs by incorporating a wet bar. We installed TV screen with surround sound system, that makes you feel like you are part of the action and cozy fireplace to cuddle up while enjoying a movie.

The custom floating media center helps to define the spaces in the large open basement. The basement remodel was designed and built by Meadowlark Design Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Photography by Sean Carter

Our in-house design staff took this unfinished basement from sparse to stylish speak-easy complete with a fireplace, wine & bourbon bar and custom humidor.

Design ideas for a large contemporary walk-out basement in Atlanta with a home bar, black walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, brown floor and planked wall panelling.