This 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.

The expansive basement entertainment area features a tv room, a kitchenette and a custom bar for entertaining. The custom entertainment center and bar areas feature bright blue cabinets with white oak accents. Lucite and gold cabinet hardware adds a modern touch. The sitting area features a comfortable sectional sofa and geometric accent pillows that mimic the design of the kitchenette backsplash tile. The kitchenette features a beverage fridge, a sink, a dishwasher and an undercounter microwave drawer. The large island is a favorite hangout spot for the clients' teenage children and family friends. The convenient kitchenette is located on the basement level to prevent frequent trips upstairs to the main kitchen. The custom bar features lots of storage for bar ware, glass display cabinets and white oak display shelves. Locking liquor cabinets keep the alcohol out of reach for the younger generation.

The old basement was a warren of random rooms with low bulkheads crisscrossing the space. A laundry room was awkwardly located right off the family room and blocked light from one of the windows. We reconfigured/resized the ductwork to minimize the impact on ceiling heights and relocated the laundry in order to expand the family room and allow space for a kid's art corner. The natural wood slat wall keeps the stairway feeling open and is a real statement piece; additional space was captured under the stairs for storage cubbies to keep clutter at bay.

Seating abounds for guest in this basement getaway.
ナッシュビルにあるエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、磁器タイルの床、茶色い床、表し梁) の写真

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.

シカゴにある巨大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、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

This basement renovation transformed the space from a dark and dated lower level, to a light, cozy, and inviting space with classic design to stand the test of time. The renovation included a powder room remodel, great room space with custom built-ins and fireplace surround, and all new furniture. It also featured a large bedroom with plenty of room for guests and storage.

Finished basement with wet bar
他の地域にある高級な広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、グレーの壁、セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床) の写真

ローリーにある小さ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 (窓あり) 、マルチカラーの壁、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、ベージュの床) の写真

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This eclectic space is infused with unique pieces and warm finishes combined to create a welcoming and comfortable space. We used Ikea kitchen cabinets and butcher block counter top for the bar area and built in media center. Custom wood floating shelves to match, maximize storage while maintaining clean lines and minimizing clutter. A custom bar table in the same wood tones is the perfect spot to hang out and play games. Splashes of brass and pewter in the hardware and antique accessories offset bright accents that pop against or white walls and ceiling. Grey floor tiles are an easy to clean solution warmed up by woven area rugs.

Paul Markert, Markert Photo, Inc.
ミネアポリスにある高級な小さなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (全地下、ベージュの壁、セラミックタイルの床) の写真

Cute little basement Kitchen Kathleen Monson
ミネアポリスにあるカントリー風のおしゃれな地下室 (グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床) の写真

ボルチモアにある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)、グレーの壁、磁器タイルの床、ベージュの床、両方向型暖炉) の写真

A comfortable and contemporary family room that accommodates a family's two active teenagers and their friends as well as intimate adult gatherings. Fireplace flanked by natural grass cloth wallpaper warms the space and invites friends to open the sleek sleeper sofa and spend the night. Stephani Buchman Photography www.stephanibuchmanphotgraphy.com

ニューヨークにあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (白い壁、暖炉なし、セラミックタイルの床、半地下 (窓あり) 、グレーの床) の写真

The terrace was an unfinished space with load-bearing columns in traffic areas. We add eight “faux” columns and beams to compliment and balance necessary existing ones. The new columns and beams hide structural necessities, and as shown with this bar, they help define different areas. This is needed so they help deliver the needed symmetry. The columns are wrapped in mitered, reclaimed wood and accented with steel collars around their crowns, thus becoming architectural elements.

A Modern Farmhouse set in a prairie setting exudes charm and simplicity. Wrap around porches and copious windows make outdoor/indoor living seamless while the interior finishings are extremely high on detail. In floor heating under porcelain tile in the entire lower level, Fond du Lac stone mimicking an original foundation wall and rough hewn wood finishes contrast with the sleek finishes of carrera marble in the master and top of the line appliances and soapstone counters of the kitchen. This home is a study in contrasts, while still providing a completely harmonious aura.

Bar back wall with new dishwasher, wine refrigerator, all new cabinet doors and drawers. reclaimed wood backsplash and granite countertop.
アトランタにある高級な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)、白い壁、セラミックタイルの床、暖炉なし) の写真