This basement-level addition to this historic row home now includes nearly 8 foot ceilings, a living room, a luxurious wet bar, and a guest suite with new bathroom.

Finished Basement

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Self

Additional Dwelling Unit on 12th Street

Ileana Schinder, PLLC

Studio apartment in Capitol Hill's neighborhood of Washington DC.

Basement Remodel in Elmhurst, Illinois

Hyland Homes

Charlestown Basement Remodel

Circle Furniture

Photo Credit: mattwdphotography.com

JoJo's Getaway

Amy Troute Inspired Interior Design

The word "basement" can conjur thoughts of dark, damp, unfriendly spaces. We were tasked with transforming one of those basements into a space kids couldn't wait to spend time. A trundle daybed anchors a cozy reading nook built for two, with enough bookshelves to keep any bookworm entertained. Dad's childhood kitchen invites culinary creativity, and a playful craft table does double duty as a snack station when friends come to play. The space caters to adults, as well, with a comfortable sectional to lounge on while the kids play, and plenty of storage in the "mud room" and wall of built-in cabinetry. Throw open the custom barn doors and the treadmill is perfectly positioned to catch your favorite show on the flat screen TV. It's a comfortable, casual family space where kids can be kids and the adults can play along. Photography by Cody Wheeler

Kingman Place

AllenBuilt, Inc.

photographer-Connie Gauthier

Filtered View

MODE4 Architecture, PLLC

The design incorporates a two-sided open bookcase to separate the main living space from the back hall. The two-sided bookcase offers a filtered view to and from the back hall, allowing the space to feel open while supplying some privacy for the service areas. A stand-alone entertainment center acts as a room divider, with a TV wall on one side and a gallery wall on the opposite side. In addition, the ceiling height over the main space was made to feel taller by exposing the floor joists above. Photo Credit: David Meaux Photography

Basement

CISSE Contracting Services

Bookshelves

The Grayson Den

Crescent House Furniture & Accessories

We feel compelled to quote one of our favorite movie characters -- The Dude -- because "this rug really ties the room together." Trans-Ocean designed this Palermo rug, which features neutral squares that fit in both traditional and contemporary designs. The wool pile used for these rugs is hand-knotted using a traditional Tibetan technique. To finish, the Palermo rugs are hand washed for a rich, deep patina. Photo by Shea Conner

1934 47th Avenue

HOME Stagers, Inc.

North Kansas City Basement Bar

Kitchen Studio: Kansas City

This custom basement bar was created for two homeowners that love to entertain. The formerly unfinished basement had a lot of potential, and we were able to create a theater room, bathroom, bar, eating and lounge area and still have room for a full size pool table. The concrete floors were stained a warm color and the industrial feel of them with the clean and contemporary cabinetry is a delightful contrast. Interior designer: Dani James of Crossroads Interiors. Bob Greenspan

Industrial Deco Lounge

Calico Studio

Entertaining Family Space

Thompson Interior Design

Washington DC Full House Remodel

Four Brothers Design + Build

Greg Hadley

Industrial Rose Basement Renovation

Phase One Design

Call it what you want: a man cave, kid corner, or a party room, a basement is always a space in a home where the imagination can take liberties. Phase One accentuated the clients' wishes for an industrial lower level complete with sealed flooring, a full kitchen and bathroom and plenty of open area to let loose.

Home Woodworking Shop

User

Designed by Lynn Casanova of Closet Works Twenty years prior, the house was actually a commercial warehouse that had subsequently provided reusable (and treasurable) elements — one being a rustic, hand-made sink base the customer had fallen in love with.