This terrace level entertains in style with a fully outfitted custom wet bar set against a rustic brick wall.

Beautiful warm and rustic basement rehab in charming Elmhurst, Illinois. Earthy elements of various natural woods are featured in the flooring, fireplace surround and furniture and adds a cozy welcoming feel to the space. Black and white vintage inspired tiles are found in the bathroom and kitchenette. A chic fireplace adds warmth and character.

The mountains have never felt closer to eastern Kansas in this gorgeous, mountain-style custom home. Luxurious finishes, like faux painted walls and top-of-the-line fixtures and appliances, come together with countless custom-made details to create a home that is perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and raising a family. The exterior landscaping and beautiful secluded lot on wooded acreage really make this home feel like you're living in comfortable luxury in the middle of the Colorado Mountains. Photos by Thompson Photography

Builder- Jarrod Smart Construction Interior Design- Designing Dreams by Ajay Photography -Cypher Photography

Todd DiFiore

Paul Saini

Basement in post and beam home with mini bar and living room

Beautiful warm and rustic basement rehab in charming Elmhurst, Illinois. Earthy elements of various natural woods are featured in the flooring, fireplace surround and furniture and adds a cozy welcoming feel to the space. Black and white vintage inspired tiles are found in the bathroom and kitchenette. A chic fireplace adds warmth and character.

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.

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