Sophisticated Basement

After 14 years in their home, this family of six had outgrown their finished basement. Their wish list included a wine tasting area to explore the wine they had collected throughout their travels; comfortable seating to enjoy television and games; and space for a pool table and home gym.

The Basement Staircase Before:

The Basement Staircase During:

To establish integrity, structural members were installed to re-support the first floor.

The Basement Staircase After:

A custom wood rail with iron balusters, a distressed wood column and cultured stone enhance the updated stairwell area. Custom cabinetry with a microwave drawer and wine storage below the existing stairs add new dimension and function.

The Basement Kitchen Before:

The Basement Kitchen During:

Cabinets are removed, floors leveled, and a knee-wall is built to define the space.

The Basement Kitchen–Now a Wine Cellar–After:

It was the homeowners’ travels that inspired this basement transformation—their vision was to replicate the rich, warm and inviting atmosphere of a European wine cellar. The sophisticated transformation features a custom tasting table with seating for eight.

A live-edge shelf, leathered granite surfaces, porcelain tile, cultured stone and a custom wet bar with floating shelves for stemware elevate the style factor.

The Basement Family Room Before:

The Basement Family Room After:

The sophisticated space now suits the family’s current lifestyle.

The Basement Bathroom Before:

The Basement Bathroom After:

A custom vanity is the focal point of the remodeled bathroom. A knee wall was added and the brick floor was extended into the space.

Basement Storage After:

Barn doors with rustic iron hardware lead to mechanical room, replacing the original builders’-grade, raised-panel door.

The Basement Exercise Room Before:

The Basement Exercise Room After:

The exercise room is now defined by a knee wall with mirrored walls, custom column trim and a custom wood closet door.