Transitional Basement Design Ideas with Grey Walls
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Kowalske Kitchen & BathThis 1933 Wauwatosa basement was dark, dingy and lacked functionality. The basement was unfinished with concrete walls and floors. A small office was enclosed but the rest of the space was open and cluttered.
The homeowners wanted a warm, organized space for their family. A recent job change meant they needed a dedicated home office. They also wanted a place where their kids could hang out with friends.
Their wish list for this basement remodel included: a home office where the couple could both work, a full bathroom, a cozy living room and a dedicated storage room.
This basement renovation resulted in a warm and bright space that is used by the whole family.
Highlights of this basement:
- Home Office: A new office gives the couple a dedicated space for work. There’s plenty of desk space, storage cabinets, under-shelf lighting and storage for their home library.
- Living Room: An old office area was expanded into a cozy living room. It’s the perfect place for their kids to hang out when they host friends and family.
- Laundry Room: The new laundry room is a total upgrade. It now includes fun laminate flooring, storage cabinets and counter space for folding laundry.
- Full Bathroom: A new bathroom gives the family an additional shower in the home. Highlights of the bathroom include a navy vanity, quartz counters, brass finishes, a Dreamline shower door and Kohler Choreograph wall panels.
- Staircase: We spruced up the staircase leading down to the lower level with patterned vinyl flooring and a matching trim color.
- Storage: We gave them a separate storage space, with custom shelving for organizing their camping gear, sports equipment and holiday decorations.
CUSTOMER REVIEW
“We had been talking about remodeling our basement for a long time, but decided to make it happen when my husband was offered a job working remotely. It felt like the right time for us to have a real home office where we could separate our work lives from our home lives.
We wanted the area to feel open, light-filled, and modern – not an easy task for a previously dark and cold basement! One of our favorite parts was when our designer took us on a 3D computer design tour of our basement. I remember thinking, ‘Oh my gosh, this could be our basement!?!’ It was so fun to see how our designer was able to take our wish list and ideas from my Pinterest board, and turn it into a practical design.
We were sold after seeing the design, and were pleasantly surprised to see that Kowalske was less costly than another estimate.” – Stephanie, homeowner
Carla Bast DesignA cozy reading nook under the stairs.
Photo of a large transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.
Photo of a large transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.
Knight Construction Design Inc.Photo of a mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.
Cabinetry by Better BiltCabinetry: Starmark
Style: Bridgeport w/ Five Piece Drawer Headers
Finish: Maple White
Countertop: Starmark Wood Top in Hickory Mocha
Designer: Brianne Josefiak
Contractor: Customer's Own
BDS Design Build RemodelInspiration for a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with a game room, grey walls, vinyl floors, brown floor and exposed beam.
Henrietta Heisler Interiors IncBeautiful transitional basement renovation with kitchenette is a study in neutrals. Grey cabinetry with gold hardware, wood floating shelves and white and gold accents. Herringbone patterned tile backsplash and marble countertop.
M-Five Construction GroupPhoto of a mid-sized transitional fully buried basement in Cleveland with grey walls, carpet and grey floor.
Amy Storm & CompanyBasement Remodel with multiple areas for work, play and relaxation.
Photo of a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.
Photo of a large transitional fully buried basement in Chicago with grey walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and brown floor.
Legacy Contracting LLCMid-sized transitional look-out basement in New York with grey walls, laminate floors, no fireplace and brown floor.
J.S. Brown & Co.Basement remodel in Dublin, Ohio designed by Monica Lewis CMKBD, MCR, UDCP of J.S. Brown & Co. Project Manager Dave West. Photography by Todd Yarrington.
R|House Design BuildReading nook
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.
This is an example of a mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, vinyl floors and grey floor.
UBuildIt Custom Homes & RenovationsFinished Lower Level
Large transitional fully buried basement in Milwaukee with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.
Large transitional fully buried basement in Milwaukee with grey walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.
M Vincent Assets LLCInspiration for a mid-sized transitional fully buried basement in Wilmington with grey walls, beige floor and vinyl floors.
Gabriela Matuchova, CKBD / HAUS 2690 DSGNThis basement has outlived its original wall paneling (see before pictures) and became more of a storage than enjoyable living space. With minimum changes to the original footprint, all walls and flooring and ceiling have been removed and replaced with light and modern finishes. LVT flooring with wood grain design in wet areas, carpet in all living spaces. Custom-built bookshelves house family pictures and TV for movie nights. Bar will surely entertain many guests for holidays and family gatherings.
Stacey Kocevar Designs, LLCThis used to be a completely unfinished basement with concrete floors, cinder block walls, and exposed floor joists above. The homeowners wanted to finish the space to include a wet bar, powder room, separate play room for their daughters, bar seating for watching tv and entertaining, as well as a finished living space with a television with hidden surround sound speakers throughout the space. They also requested some unfinished spaces; one for exercise equipment, and one for HVAC, water heater, and extra storage. With those requests in mind, I designed the basement with the above required spaces, while working with the contractor on what components needed to be moved. The homeowner also loved the idea of sliding barn doors, which we were able to use as at the opening to the unfinished storage/HVAC area.
Molly Howe DesignAlyssa Lee Photography
Mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.
Mid-sized transitional walk-out basement in Minneapolis with grey walls, dark hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a tile fireplace surround and brown floor.
Simply PerfectIt’s been said that when you dream about a house, the basement represents your subconscious level. Perhaps that was true in the past, when basements were often neglected. But in most of today’s new builds and remodels, lower levels are becoming valuable living spaces. If you’re looking at building or renovating, opening up that lower level with sufficient light can add square footage and value to your home.
In addition, having access to bright indoor areas can help combat cabin fever, which peaks in late winter. Looking at the photos here, you’d never know what you’re seeing is a lower level. That’s because a smart builder knew that bringing natural light into the space was key.
Our job, in furnishing the space, was to make the most of that light. The off-white walls and light grey carpet provide a good base.
A grey sectional sofa with clean, modern lines easily fits into the spacious room. It’s an ideal piece to encourage people to spend time together. The strong, forgiving linen resists staining, and like a blank canvas this true neutral allows for accessorizing with various throws and pillows depending on the season.
The cream-colored throw echoes the light colors in the space, while the nubby pillow adds a textured contrast.
FBC Remodel©Finished Basement Company
Photo of a large transitional look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.
Photo of a large transitional look-out basement in Denver with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.
Liston Design BuildInspiration for a large transitional walk-out basement in St Louis with grey walls and carpet.
Transitional Basement Design Ideas with Grey Walls
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