Jenn Cohen
Design ideas for a large midcentury fully buried basement in Denver with white walls, light hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

John Evans
Midcentury basement in Columbus.

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This is an example of a midcentury basement in Detroit.

Basement living area with birch walls and ceiling, leads to the basement dinette and hall
Inspiration for a midcentury basement in Minneapolis.

Tommy Daspit Photographer
Design ideas for a large midcentury fully buried basement in Birmingham with brown walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a brick fireplace surround.

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Midcentury look-out basement in Portland with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

Grey metallic epoxy floor for a Birmingham, MI basement. Excellent way to add functionality to your space on a budget. 100% solid, two-component epoxy is durable, easy-to-maintain, and anti-bacterial. This type of coating can be completed in a matte or glossy finish, as seen in these photos.

Winner of the 2018 Tour of Homes Best Remodel, this whole house re-design of a 1963 Bennet & Johnson mid-century raised ranch home is a beautiful example of the magic we can weave through the application of more sustainable modern design principles to existing spaces. We worked closely with our client on extensive updates to create a modernized MCM gem. Extensive alterations include: - a completely redesigned floor plan to promote a more intuitive flow throughout - vaulted the ceilings over the great room to create an amazing entrance and feeling of inspired openness - redesigned entry and driveway to be more inviting and welcoming as well as to experientially set the mid-century modern stage - the removal of a visually disruptive load bearing central wall and chimney system that formerly partitioned the homes’ entry, dining, kitchen and living rooms from each other - added clerestory windows above the new kitchen to accentuate the new vaulted ceiling line and create a greater visual continuation of indoor to outdoor space - drastically increased the access to natural light by increasing window sizes and opening up the floor plan - placed natural wood elements throughout to provide a calming palette and cohesive Pacific Northwest feel - incorporated Universal Design principles to make the home Aging In Place ready with wide hallways and accessible spaces, including single-floor living if needed - moved and completely redesigned the stairway to work for the home’s occupants and be a part of the cohesive design aesthetic - mixed custom tile layouts with more traditional tiling to create fun and playful visual experiences - custom designed and sourced MCM specific elements such as the entry screen, cabinetry and lighting - development of the downstairs for potential future use by an assisted living caretaker - energy efficiency upgrades seamlessly woven in with much improved insulation, ductless mini splits and solar gain

This client tore down a home in Prairie Village a few years ago and built new construction but left the basement unfinished. Our project was to finish the basement and create additional living space for the family of five, including a media area, bar, exercise room, kids’ playroom, and guest bedroom/bathroom. They wanted to finish the basement with a mid-century modern aesthetic with clean modern lines and black/white finishes with natural oak accents to resemble the way homes are finished in Finland, the client’s home country. We combined the media and bar areas to create a space perfect for watching movies and sports games. The natural oak slat wall is the highlight as you enter the basement living area. It is complemented by the black and white cabinets and graphic print backsplash tile in the bar area. The exercise room and kids’ playroom flank the sides of the media room and are hidden behind double rolling glass panel doors. Guests have a private bedroom with easy access to the full guest bathroom, which includes a rich blue herringbone shower.

Photo of a large midcentury basement in Omaha.

Large midcentury fully buried basement in Other with pink walls, concrete floors and brick walls.

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We love finishing basements and this one was no exception. Creating a new family friendly space from dark and dingy is always so rewarding. Tschida Construction facilitated the construction end and we made sure even though it was a small space, we had some big style. The slat stairwell feature males the space feel more open and spacious and the artisan tile in a basketweave pattern elevates the space. Installing luxury vinyl plank on the floor in a warm brown undertone and light wall color also makes the space feel less basement and more open and airy.

Inspiration for a midcentury basement in Cleveland.

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Design ideas for a mid-sized midcentury fully buried basement in Boston with grey walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

For this whole house remodel the homeowner wanted to update the front exterior entrance and landscaping, kitchen, bathroom and dining room. We also built an addition in the back with a separate entrance for the homeowner’s massage studio, including a reception area, bathroom and kitchenette. The back exterior was fully renovated with natural landscaping and a gorgeous Santa Rosa Labyrinth. Clean crisp lines, colorful surfaces and natural wood finishes enhance the home’s mid-century appeal. The outdoor living area and labyrinth provide a place of solace and reflection for the homeowner and his clients. After remodeling this mid-century modern home near Bush Park in Salem, Oregon, the final phase was a full basement remodel. The previously unfinished space was transformed into a comfortable and sophisticated living area complete with hidden storage, an entertainment system, guitar display wall and safe room. The unique ceiling was custom designed and carved to look like a wave – which won national recognition for the 2016 Contractor of the Year Award for basement remodeling. The homeowner now enjoys a custom whole house remodel that reflects his aesthetic and highlights the home’s era.

The bar area transitions into a carpeted lower level family room. The large fireplace along the wall makes sure the family is warm for those Minnesota winters! A large wall mounted TV is surrounded by two nooks with unique wallpaper to give a contrast to the white paint. Photos by Spacecrafting Photography

Large midcentury fully buried basement in Detroit with red walls, laminate floors, brown floor and wallpaper.

Home theater with wood paneling and Corrugated perforated metal ceiling, plus built-in banquette seating. next to TV wall photo by Jeffrey Edward Tryon