We built a multi-function wall-to-wall TV/entertainment and home office unit along a long wall in a basement. Our clients had 2 small children and already spent a lot of time in their basement, but needed a modern design solution to house their TV, video games, provide more storage, have a home office workspace, and conceal a protruding foundation wall. We designed a TV niche and open shelving for video game consoles and games, open shelving for displaying decor, overhead and side storage, sliding shelving doors, desk and side storage, open shelving, electrical panel hidden access, power and USB ports, and wall panels to create a flush cabinetry appearance. These custom cabinets were designed by O.NIX Kitchens & Living and manufactured in Italy by Biefbi Cucine in high gloss laminate and dark brown wood laminate.

New lower level wet bar complete with glass backsplash, floating shelving with built-in backlighting, built-in microwave, beveral cooler, 18" dishwasher, wine storage, tile flooring, carpet, lighting, etc.

A lovely Brooklyn Townhouse with an underutilized garden floor (walk out basement) gets a full redesign to expand the footprint of the home. The family of four needed a playroom for toddlers that would grow with them, as well as a multifunctional guest room and office space. The modern play room features a calming tree mural background juxtaposed with vibrant wall decor and a beanbag chair.. Plenty of closed and open toy storage, a chalkboard wall, and large craft table foster creativity and provide function. Carpet tiles for easy clean up with tots! The guest room design is sultry and decadent with golds, blacks, and luxurious velvets in the chair and turkish ikat pillows. A large chest and murphy bed, along with a deco style media cabinet plus TV, provide comfortable amenities for guests despite the long narrow space. The glam feel provides the perfect adult hang out for movie night and gaming. Tibetan fur ottomans extend seating as needed.

This is the under stairs Playhouse I designed and built in the basement.
Inspiration for a small basement in New York.

Andrea Cipriani Mecchi: photo
This is an example of a small eclectic look-out basement in Philadelphia with grey walls, concrete floors and grey floor.

In this basement, Medallion Gold Dana Point White Chocolate Flat Panel cabinets were installed with Corian Cottage Lane countertops. Where the lower cabinets were installed there was a ledge on the wall. The cabinets were modified to fit around the ledge.

Robb Siverson Photography
Small midcentury look-out basement in Other with beige walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and beige floor.

Small traditional fully buried basement in Other with beige walls, cork floors, no fireplace and brown floor.

Amy Lloyd
This is an example of a small industrial fully buried basement in Columbus with grey walls, vinyl floors and no fireplace.

Amoura Productions
Design ideas for a small country basement in Omaha with grey walls and carpet.

Finished Basement!
Photo of a small contemporary basement in Chicago with grey walls, carpet and beige floor.

This 1930's Barrington Hills farmhouse was in need of some TLC when it was purchased by this southern family of five who planned to make it their new home. The renovation taken on by Advance Design Studio's designer Scott Christensen and master carpenter Justin Davis included a custom porch, custom built in cabinetry in the living room and children's bedrooms, 2 children's on-suite baths, a guest powder room, a fabulous new master bath with custom closet and makeup area, a new upstairs laundry room, a workout basement, a mud room, new flooring and custom wainscot stairs with planked walls and ceilings throughout the home. The home's original mechanicals were in dire need of updating, so HVAC, plumbing and electrical were all replaced with newer materials and equipment. A dramatic change to the exterior took place with the addition of a quaint standing seam metal roofed farmhouse porch perfect for sipping lemonade on a lazy hot summer day. In addition to the changes to the home, a guest house on the property underwent a major transformation as well. Newly outfitted with updated gas and electric, a new stacking washer/dryer space was created along with an updated bath complete with a glass enclosed shower, something the bath did not previously have. A beautiful kitchenette with ample cabinetry space, refrigeration and a sink was transformed as well to provide all the comforts of home for guests visiting at the classic cottage retreat. The biggest design challenge was to keep in line with the charm the old home possessed, all the while giving the family all the convenience and efficiency of modern functioning amenities. One of the most interesting uses of material was the porcelain "wood-looking" tile used in all the baths and most of the home's common areas. All the efficiency of porcelain tile, with the nostalgic look and feel of worn and weathered hardwood floors. The home’s casual entry has an 8" rustic antique barn wood look porcelain tile in a rich brown to create a warm and welcoming first impression. Painted distressed cabinetry in muted shades of gray/green was used in the powder room to bring out the rustic feel of the space which was accentuated with wood planked walls and ceilings. Fresh white painted shaker cabinetry was used throughout the rest of the rooms, accentuated by bright chrome fixtures and muted pastel tones to create a calm and relaxing feeling throughout the home. Custom cabinetry was designed and built by Advance Design specifically for a large 70” TV in the living room, for each of the children’s bedroom’s built in storage, custom closets, and book shelves, and for a mudroom fit with custom niches for each family member by name. The ample master bath was fitted with double vanity areas in white. A generous shower with a bench features classic white subway tiles and light blue/green glass accents, as well as a large free standing soaking tub nestled under a window with double sconces to dim while relaxing in a luxurious bath. A custom classic white bookcase for plush towels greets you as you enter the sanctuary bath. Joe Nowak

All furniture and accessories pictured are available at Thrive or at our Design Center and Showroom. www.thrivefurniture.com
Design ideas for a small midcentury basement in Los Angeles.

After Photo - Finished Spiral stairs
Design ideas for a small contemporary basement in New York with beige walls and medium hardwood floors.

Simple finishing touches like polished concrete and dark painted ceiling help this basement family room feel stylish and finished. Design by Kristyn Bester. Photo by Photo Art Portraits

Design ideas for a small traditional basement in Other.

This is an example of a small midcentury look-out basement in Detroit with a wood stove, brick floors and red floor.

This is the under stairs Playhouse I designed and built in the basement.
Design ideas for a small basement in New York.

Great under the stairs space idea for a small kitchenette
Photo of a small transitional walk-out basement in DC Metro with white walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace and brown floor.