Photo of a large traditional look-out basement in Kansas City with a home bar, green walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Photo of a large modern look-out basement in Other with black walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround and wallpaper.

Beautiful renovated ranch with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms and finished basement with bar and family room in Stamford CT staged by BA Staging & Interiors. Open floor plan living and dining room features a wall of windows and stunning view into property and backyard pool. The staging was was designed to match the charm of the home with the contemporary updates..

The lower level was updated to create a light and bright space, perfect for guests.
Expansive midcentury look-out basement in Portland with white walls, light hardwood floors, brown floor and panelled walls.

Photo of a contemporary look-out basement in Toronto with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround, brown floor and wallpaper.

This LVP driftwood-inspired design balances overcast grey hues with subtle taupes. A smooth, calming style with a neutral undertone that works with all types of decor. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment. The Modin Rigid luxury vinyl plank flooring collection is the new standard in resilient flooring. Modin Rigid offers true embossed-in-register texture, creating a surface that is convincing to the eye and to the touch; a low sheen level to ensure a natural look that wears well over time; four-sided enhanced bevels to more accurately emulate the look of real wood floors; wider and longer waterproof planks; an industry-leading wear layer; and a pre-attached underlayment.

Griffey Remodeling, Columbus, Ohio, 2021 Regional CotY Award Winner, Basement $100,000 to $250,000
Inspiration for a large country look-out basement in Columbus with a home bar, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround, timber and brick walls.

Inspiration for a large transitional look-out basement in DC Metro with a home bar, white walls, carpet, beige floor, no fireplace and planked wall panelling.

Full basement remodel with carpet stairway, industrial style railing, light brown vinyl plank flooring, white shiplap accent wall, recessed lighting, and dedicated workout area.

The family room area in this basement features a whitewashed brick fireplace with custom mantle surround, custom builtins with lots of storage and butcher block tops. Navy blue wallpaper and brass pop-over lights accent the fireplace wall. The elevated bar behind the sofa is perfect for added seating. Behind the elevated bar is an entertaining bar with navy cabinets, open shelving and quartz countertops.

Rustic Basement renovation to include a large kitchenette, knotty alder doors, and corrugated metal wainscoting. Stone fireplace surround.
Design ideas for a large country look-out basement in Denver with a home bar, beige walls, vinyl floors, a wood stove, a stone fireplace surround, brown floor and decorative wall panelling.

Design ideas for an expansive modern look-out basement in Los Angeles with white walls, light hardwood floors, beige floor, recessed and wallpaper.

The graphic wallpaper in this basement guest room creates a stunning focal wall, while concealing the hidden closet door.
Design ideas for a large eclectic look-out basement in Portland with blue walls, concrete floors, grey floor and wallpaper.

Basement stairs with bedroom to the left and laundry room to the right
This is an example of a mid-sized arts and crafts look-out basement in Seattle with wallpaper.

Photos by Mark Myers of Myers Imaging
Large look-out basement in Indianapolis with white walls, carpet, a ribbon fireplace, beige floor and wallpaper.

Photo of a mid-sized beach style look-out basement in New York with white walls, laminate floors and wallpaper.

This farmhouse style home was already lovely and inviting. We just added some finishing touches in the kitchen and expanded and enhanced the basement. In the kitchen we enlarged the center island so that it is now five-feet-wide. We rebuilt the sides, added the cross-back, “x”, design to each end and installed new fixtures. We also installed new counters and painted all the cabinetry. Already the center of the home’s everyday living and entertaining, there’s now even more space for gathering. We expanded the already finished basement to include a main room with kitchenet, a multi-purpose/guestroom with a murphy bed, full bathroom, and a home theatre. The COREtec vinyl flooring is waterproof and strong enough to take the beating of everyday use. In the main room, the ship lap walls and farmhouse lantern lighting coordinates beautifully with the vintage farmhouse tuxedo bathroom. Who needs to go out to the movies with a home theatre like this one? With tiered seating for six, featuring reclining chair on platforms, tray ceiling lighting and theatre sconces, this is the perfect spot for family movie night! Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

This basement remodel held special significance for an expectant young couple eager to adapt their home for a growing family. Facing the challenge of an open layout that lacked functionality, our team delivered a complete transformation. The project's scope involved reframing the layout of the entire basement, installing plumbing for a new bathroom, modifying the stairs for code compliance, and adding an egress window to create a livable bedroom. The redesigned space now features a guest bedroom, a fully finished bathroom, a cozy living room, a practical laundry area, and private, separate office spaces. The primary objective was to create a harmonious, open flow while ensuring privacy—a vital aspect for the couple. The final result respects the original character of the house, while enhancing functionality for the evolving needs of the homeowners expanding family.

Photo of a large modern look-out basement in Other with black walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace surround, recessed and panelled walls.