When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

All new LVP Flooring All new upraded base trim Custom barn door Window into bedroom to let in light from the main area Separate library nook with built in bench with bookcase Finished unfinished space in order to create 2 new bedrooms Walkthrough bedroom so the customer could use the second bedroom more functionally Replaced patio door Replaced all recessed light with LED light trims for additional lighting Full Kitchen converted from a wet bar to include: Designing a very small space in order to make room for a full functional kitchen Quartz Laza countertops Full appliance set Rugged white backsplash with black grout Pendant light White shaker cabinet with built in refrigerator Refinished hallway to make a pantry cabinet Remodeling bathroom to make room for a washer and dryer stackable combo

Today’s basements are much more than dark, dingy spaces or rec rooms of years ago. Because homeowners are spending more time in them, basements have evolved into lower-levels with distinctive spaces, complete with stone and marble fireplaces, sitting areas, coffee and wine bars, home theaters, over sized guest suites and bathrooms that rival some of the most luxurious resort accommodations. Gracing the lakeshore of Lake Beulah, this homes lower-level presents a beautiful opening to the deck and offers dynamic lake views. To take advantage of the home’s placement, the homeowner wanted to enhance the lower-level and provide a more rustic feel to match the home’s main level, while making the space more functional for boating equipment and easy access to the pier and lakefront. Jeff Auberger designed a seating area to transform into a theater room with a touch of a button. A hidden screen descends from the ceiling, offering a perfect place to relax after a day on the lake. Our team worked with a local company that supplies reclaimed barn board to add to the decor and finish off the new space. Using salvaged wood from a corn crib located in nearby Delavan, Jeff designed a charming area near the patio door that features two closets behind sliding barn doors and a bench nestled between the closets, providing an ideal spot to hang wet towels and store flip flops after a day of boating. The reclaimed barn board was also incorporated into built-in shelving alongside the fireplace and an accent wall in the updated kitchenette. Lastly the children in this home are fans of the Harry Potter book series, so naturally, there was a Harry Potter themed cupboard under the stairs created. This cozy reading nook features Hogwartz banners and wizarding wands that would amaze any fan of the book series.

A rare find in Bloomfield Township is new construction. This gem of a custom home not only featured a modern, open floorplan with great flow, it also had an 1,800 sq. ft. unfinished basement. When the homeowners of this beautiful house approached MainStreet Design Build, they understood the value of renovating the accessible, non-livable space—and recognized its unlimited potential. Their vision for their 1,800 sq. ft. finished basement included a lighter, brighter teen entertainment area—a space large enough for pool, ping pong, shuffle board and darts. It was also important to create an area for food and drink that did not look or feel like a bar. Although the basement was completely unfinished, it presented design challenges due to the angled location of the stairwell and existing plumbing. After 4 months of construction, MainStreet Design Build delivered—in spades! Details of this project include a beautiful modern fireplace wall with Peau de Beton concrete paneled tile surround and an oversized limestone mantel and hearth. Clearly a statement piece, this wall also features a Boulevard 60-inch Contemporary Vent-Free Linear Fireplace with reflective glass liner and crushed glass. Opposite the fireplace wall, is a beautiful custom room divider with bar stool seating that separates the living room space from the gaming area. Effectively blending this room in an open floorplan, MainStreet Design Build used Country Oak Wood Plank Vinyl flooring and painted the walls in a Benjamin Moore eggshell finish. The Kitchenette was designed using Dynasty semi-custom cabinetry, specifically a Renner door style with a Battleship Opaque finish; Top Knobs hardware in a brushed satin nickel finish; and beautiful Caesarstone Symphony Grey Quartz countertops. Tastefully coordinated with the rest of the décor is a modern Filament Chandelier in a bronze finish from Restoration Hardware, hung perfectly above the kitchenette table. A new ½ bath was tucked near the stairwell and designed using the same custom cabinetry and countertops as the kitchenette. It was finished in bold blue/gray paint and topped with Symphony Gray Caesarstone. Beautiful 3×12” Elemental Ice glass subway tile and stainless steel wall shelves adorn the back wall creating the illusion of light. Chrome Shades of Light Double Bullet glass wall sconces project from the wall to shed light on the mirror. Kate Benjamin Photography

A cozy home theater for movie nights and relaxing fireplace lounge space are perfect places to spend time with family and friends.
ミネアポリスにあるお手頃価格の中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、ベージュの床) の写真

This wooded basement is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast. Custom built in shelving and the warm glow from under shelf lighting is perfect for relaxing in front of this one of a kind fireplace. Need to freshen up after you took advantage of the exercise room? No problem, just step over to the beautiful and bright bathroom.

In addition to the ample room for playing games such as foosball and Ping-Pong, there is a comfortable living room area with a recessed flat screen TV and cozy stone fireplace – all again smartly separated from the rest of the space by a half-wall.

デトロイトにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉) の写真

Inspiro 8
他の地域にあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

Basement recreation room with lots of storage and seating
トロントにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (窓あり) 、ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

Intimate sitting area with stone fireplace and built-in book shelves. Photography by Spacecrafting.
ミネアポリスにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級な広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (窓あり) 、ベージュの壁、クッションフロア、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

Jarrod Smart Construction Cipher Photography
ラグジュアリーな広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

Lower level family/living room - Creek Hill Custom Homes MN
ミネアポリスにある高級な広いおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

フィラデルフィアにあるお手頃価格の広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、ベージュの床) の写真

Builder- Jarrod Smart Construction Interior Design- Designing Dreams by Ajay Photography -Cypher Photography
他の地域にある広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、横長型暖炉) の写真

Photography by Todd Bush
シャーロットにあるラグジュアリーな広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (窓あり) 、ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれな地下室 (セラミックタイルの床、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床、半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉) の写真

Finished basement billiards room with beige walls and carpet, black trim with a beige and black pool table, black tile fireplace surround, recessed lighting with hanging pool table lamp. black kitchen cabinets with dark gray granite counter tops make the custom bar with black and wood bar stools, stainless appliances.