This room was totally remodeled. The existing fireplace opening and plinth was faced with natural stone and wired to accept the TV. Installed custom angled wooden side cabinets for storage and media needs. Ceramic tile with underfloor heating throughout the basement. On the left side, was a simple storage closet which was totally transformed into a beautiful wine cellar with insulated glazing, cherry wood racks and shelving to display the wine. The space is air conditioned to maintain required temps. Photo: Ron Freudenheim

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The wet bar has a raised bar for guests to sit at, and is open to the rest of the basement. Dark cabinets with Tan Brown granite complement the warm toned tiles.

This fully finished lower level includes a custom wet bar, guest rooms, and bathroom that opens to the outdoor living space with outdoor, inground pool. The custom bar featues an accent wall of glass and floating walnut shelves. The custom bar top is also made of walnut.

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.

Finished basement with bar, eating area, and sable wainscoting.

Dark mahogany stained home interior, NJ Darker stained elements contrasting with the surrounding lighter tones of the space. Combining light and dark tones of materials to bring out the best of the space. Following a transitional style, this interior is designed to be the ideal space to entertain both friends and family. For more about this project visit our website wlkitchenandhome.com

Complete gut renovation and redesign of basement. Architecture and photography by Omar Gutiérrez, Architect

This customized basement added that extra entertaining space needed after a client downsized. Complete with a full kitchen, game room, family room, full bath, extra bedroom and mudroom, our Princeton design build team converted this raw space into something the entire extended family can comfortably enjoy. Deborah Leamann Interiors Tom Grimes Photography

The homeowners wanted a comfortable family room and entertaining space to highlight their collection of Western art and collectibles from their travels. The large family room is centered around the brick fireplace with simple wood mantel, and has an open and adjacent bar and eating area. The sliding barn doors hide the large storage area, while their small office area also displays their many collectibles. A full bath, utility room, train room, and storage area are just outside of view. Photography by the homeowner.

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