Design ideas for a large traditional fully buried basement in Detroit with a home bar, grey walls, vinyl floors, a hanging fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Basement remodel project
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern fully buried basement in Chicago with white walls, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and exposed beam.

Large fully buried basement in Detroit with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

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

Inspiration for a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

Modern fully buried basement in Chicago with black walls, laminate floors, black floor and exposed beam.

This is an example of a mid-sized industrial fully buried basement in Philadelphia with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Inspiration for a large fully buried basement in Detroit with a home bar, white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround, grey floor, exposed beam and brick walls.

Sump pump room - door closed - in basement space and egress window. Design and construction by Meadowlark Design + Build in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Professional photography by Sean Carter.

Design ideas for a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

This is the basement. We painted the whole thing black. We put the 2x4s to separate the area with the sink and the washing machines that will stand there.

Inspiration for a large fully buried basement in Philadelphia with vinyl floors, no fireplace, brown floor and exposed beam.

Furnished basement / kids playroom / media room. Plush sectional and ottoman offer comfort while large cabinets hide toys and clutter.
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style fully buried basement in Los Angeles with white walls, terra-cotta floors and exposed beam.

Basement remodel project
Photo of a mid-sized modern fully buried basement in Chicago with white walls, vinyl floors, multi-coloured floor and exposed beam.

Inspiration for a fully buried basement in Minneapolis with white walls, carpet, grey floor and exposed beam.

Photo of a mid-sized traditional fully buried basement in Detroit with a home bar, vinyl floors, a ribbon fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.

Design ideas for a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and exposed beam.

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.

Photo of a mid-sized industrial fully buried basement in Philadelphia with white walls, laminate floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and exposed beam.