Matt Kocourek
Design ideas for a large contemporary walk-out basement in Kansas City with carpet, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

The homeowners had a very specific vision for their large daylight basement. To begin, Neil Kelly's team, led by Portland Design Consultant Fabian Genovesi, took down numerous walls to completely open up the space, including the ceilings, and removed carpet to expose the concrete flooring. The concrete flooring was repaired, resurfaced and sealed with cracks in tact for authenticity. Beams and ductwork were left exposed, yet refined, with additional piping to conceal electrical and gas lines. Century-old reclaimed brick was hand-picked by the homeowner for the east interior wall, encasing stained glass windows which were are also reclaimed and more than 100 years old. Aluminum bar-top seating areas in two spaces. A media center with custom cabinetry and pistons repurposed as cabinet pulls. And the star of the show, a full 4-seat wet bar with custom glass shelving, more custom cabinetry, and an integrated television-- one of 3 TVs in the space. The new one-of-a-kind basement has room for a professional 10-person poker table, pool table, 14' shuffleboard table, and plush seating.

A light filled basement complete with a Home Bar and Game Room. Beyond the Pool Table and Ping Pong Table, the floor to ceiling sliding glass doors open onto an outdoor sitting patio.

Photo of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Omaha with white walls, light hardwood floors, no fireplace and beige floor.

This is an example of a large beach style walk-out basement in Charlotte.

jg interiors
Design ideas for a large beach style walk-out basement in Omaha with blue walls and carpet.

The basement showing circular dining area above, bringing the two floors together, with the hydraulic glass wall opened to combine the outside world with the inside.

Original built in bookshelves got a makeover with bright teal and white paint colors. Shiplap was added to the basement wall as a coastal accent.
This is an example of a mid-sized beach style walk-out basement in Baltimore with a game room, multi-coloured walls, ceramic floors, a corner fireplace, brown floor and panelled walls.

Small Basement Rec. Room - TV space with heat producing electric fireplace, hidden storage, and bookcase storage.
Design ideas for a small transitional walk-out basement in Edmonton with beige walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace, a wood fireplace surround and brown floor.

Emily designed the layout and custom cabinetry of this space for maximum storage and function. A wall bed pulls down in the center section of the tall cabinetry, so that the space can also be used for guests. A tile floor inside of French doors from the patio and hot tub with a bench for storage and seating functions well as a transition spot from exterior to interior.

A generous recreation room and guest suite comprise the lower level, and a large bonus room provides ample space for future use. G. Frank Hart Photography: http://www.gfrankhartphoto.com/

This is an example of a traditional walk-out basement in Calgary with grey walls, carpet, a two-sided fireplace, a stone fireplace surround and multi-coloured floor.

Downstairs the entertainment continues with a wine room, full bar, theatre, and golf simulator. Sound-proofing and Control-4 automation ease comfort and operation, so the media room can be optimized to allow multi-generation entertaining or optimal sports/event venue enjoyment. A bathroom off the social space ensures rambunctious entertainment is contained to the basement… and to top it all off, the room opens onto a landscaped putting green. photography: Paul Grdina

Lena Teveris
Inspiration for a large arts and crafts walk-out basement in New York with multi-coloured walls, vinyl floors, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace surround.

This was a 2200 sq foot open space that needed to have many purposes. First and foremost was a Golf Simulator, which has specific spacial requirements! We were able to meet the client's extensive list of needs and wants and still kept it feeling spacious and low key.

Inspiration for a traditional walk-out basement in Atlanta with blue walls and vinyl floors.

Here's one of our most recent projects that was completed in 2011. This client had just finished a major remodel of their house in 2008 and were about to enjoy Christmas in their new home. At the time, Seattle was buried under several inches of snow (a rarity for us) and the entire region was paralyzed for a few days waiting for the thaw. Our client decided to take advantage of this opportunity and was in his driveway sledding when a neighbor rushed down the drive yelling that his house was on fire. Unfortunately, the house was already engulfed in flames. Equally unfortunate was the snowstorm and the delay it caused the fire department getting to the site. By the time they arrived, the house and contents were a total loss of more than $2.2 million. Our role in the reconstruction of this home was two-fold. The first year of our involvement was spent working with a team of forensic contractors gutting the house, cleansing it of all particulate matter, and then helping our client negotiate his insurance settlement. Once we got over these hurdles, the design work and reconstruction started. Maintaining the existing shell, we reworked the interior room arrangement to create classic great room house with a contemporary twist. Both levels of the home were opened up to take advantage of the waterfront views and flood the interiors with natural light. On the lower level, rearrangement of the walls resulted in a tripling of the size of the family room while creating an additional sitting/game room. The upper level was arranged with living spaces bookended by the Master Bedroom at one end the kitchen at the other. The open Great Room and wrap around deck create a relaxed and sophisticated living and entertainment space that is accentuated by a high level of trim and tile detail on the interior and by custom metal railings and light fixtures on the exterior.

Baseboard heat keeps the basement nice and comfortable.
Design ideas for an expansive traditional walk-out basement in Boston with yellow walls, carpet and turquoise floor.

Bold and cozy basement play room
This is an example of a large contemporary walk-out basement in Cincinnati with a home bar, blue walls, carpet and grey floor.