Design ideas for a large contemporary look-out basement in Louisville with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

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The support columns were integrated into the half wall bar. Dark wood was used to offset the stark white columns and dark granite countertop on one side of the wall. Comfortable, stylish bar stools with wooden backs and leather seats were set up along the half wall bar, making convenient seating for either watching the TV, having a drink with friends, or working on your laptop. The seating matches the dark wood of the wall, making it feel like one piece. The other side of the wall is painted the same stark white matching the styling of the seating area with comfortable leather couches in front of the TV. This smart design creates the feel of two separate spaces even though they connected by the same wall.

Large contemporary fully buried basement in Toronto with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and a standard fireplace.

Design ideas for a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a game room, beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

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Photo of a large country look-out basement in Atlanta with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

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This is an example of a large contemporary look-out basement in Philadelphia with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

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This is an example of a large transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Karen and Chad of Tower Lakes, IL were tired of their unfinished basement functioning as nothing more than a storage area and depressing gym. They wanted to increase the livable square footage of their home with a cohesive finished basement design, while incorporating space for the kids and adults to hang out. “We wanted to make sure that upon renovating the basement, that we can have a place where we can spend time and watch movies, but also entertain and showcase the wine collection that we have,” Karen said. After a long search comparing many different remodeling companies, Karen and Chad found Advance Design Studio. They were drawn towards the unique “Common Sense Remodeling” process that simplifies the renovation experience into predictable steps focused on customer satisfaction. “There are so many other design/build companies, who may not have transparency, or a focused process in mind and I think that is what separated Advance Design Studio from the rest,” Karen said. Karen loved how designer Claudia Pop was able to take very high-level concepts, “non-negotiable items” and implement them in the initial 3D drawings. Claudia and Project Manager DJ Yurik kept the couple in constant communication through the project. “Claudia was very receptive to the ideas we had, but she was also very good at infusing her own points and thoughts, she was very responsive, and we had an open line of communication,” Karen said. A very important part of the basement renovation for the couple was the home gym and sauna. The “high-end hotel” look and feel of the openly blended work out area is both highly functional and beautiful to look at. The home sauna gives them a place to relax after a long day of work or a tough workout. “The gym was a very important feature for us,” Karen said. “And I think (Advance Design) did a very great job in not only making the gym a functional area, but also an aesthetic point in our basement”. An extremely unique wow-factor in this basement is the walk in glass wine cellar that elegantly displays Karen and Chad’s extensive wine collection. Immediate access to the stunning wet bar accompanies the wine cellar to make this basement a popular spot for friends and family. The custom-built wine bar brings together two natural elements; Calacatta Vicenza Quartz and thick distressed Black Walnut. Sophisticated yet warm Graphite Dura Supreme cabinetry provides contrast to the soft beige walls and the Calacatta Gold backsplash. An undermount sink across from the bar in a matching Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop adds functionality and convenience to the bar, while identical distressed walnut floating shelves add an interesting design element and increased storage. Rich true brown Rustic Oak hardwood floors soften and warm the space drawing all the areas together. Across from the bar is a comfortable living area perfect for the family to sit down at a watch a movie. A full bath completes this finished basement with a spacious walk-in shower, Cocoa Brown Dura Supreme vanity with Calacatta Vicenza Quartz countertop, a crisp white sink and a stainless-steel Voss faucet. Advance Design’s Common Sense process gives clients the opportunity to walk through the basement renovation process one step at a time, in a completely predictable and controlled environment. “Everything was designed and built exactly how we envisioned it, and we are really enjoying it to it’s full potential,” Karen said. Constantly striving for customer satisfaction, Advance Design’s success is heavily reliant upon happy clients referring their friends and family. “We definitely will and have recommended Advance Design Studio to friends who are looking to embark on a remodeling project small or large,” Karen exclaimed at the completion of her project.

This is an example of a large country look-out basement in Atlanta with medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

Todd DiFiore
Large country look-out basement in Atlanta with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

This is an example of a large country fully buried basement in New York with beige walls, medium hardwood floors and no fireplace.

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Photo of a large contemporary look-out basement in Other with a home bar, grey walls, medium hardwood floors and brown floor.

The basement fireplace features a extended brick hearth that matches the width of the room.
Large traditional look-out basement in Indianapolis with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a brick fireplace surround and brown floor.

Designer: Aaron Keller | Photographer: Sarah Utech
Inspiration for a large transitional walk-out basement in Milwaukee with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.

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Design ideas for a large contemporary walk-out basement in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors and grey floor.

Photo of a large beach style walk-out basement in New York with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and brown floor.

Inspiration for a large transitional fully buried basement in Philadelphia with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and brown floor.