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Upstairs Living Downstairs
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Liston Design Build added flair to this basement with a warm gray and white palette. Contemporary light fixtures, a stone fireplace, and a weathered-look pool table create a polished yet comfortable look for this family-friendly space.
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Vintage Arcade
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For lovers of traditional arcade games, The Suite Shoppe paired a Skee-Ball machine with a sleek picnic table and leather benches. Exposed brick, wood floors, and crisp wainscoting complete this urban-chic basement.
Sports Den
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Bob Narod Photography; Design: Metro Building and Remodeling
This tasteful sports den has everything a fan could want, including multiple TV screens and display cases for collectibles. Metro Building and Remodeling opened up the space by replacing an existing steel column with a steel support beam. The slate gray ceiling gives the space an industrial edge.
Drive-In Theater
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Relive the past with modern class in WDG Architecture’s quirky take on a drive-in theater. A turquoise Chevrolet provides 1950s charm while chocolate leather armchairs offer comfort in this plush at-home theater.
Indoor Skate Park
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Channel your inner Tony Hawk in Just Basement’s indoor skate park. A blend of swagger and sophistication, this basement has a state-of-the-art ramp for practicing flips and tricks. Below the cool concrete beams, graffiti murals give the walls a pop of color.
Inside-Out Playroom
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Rainy days won’t stop the fun in this basement playroom by Gander Builders. Kids can run wild in their own private kingdom with a make-believe police station, general store, house, and stage, then when they’re done they can rest in the “shade” of a pretend tree.
Electric Bar
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Electric blue lights play over slick countertops, composite floors, and exposed wood ceilings in Superior Custom Homes’ basement bar. The cool palette is brightened by glittering arcade games and Edison-style pendants.
Glassed-In Gym
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Never feel claustrophobic in your basement again! A glassed-in gym by Finished Basement Company provides an airy yet private workout space for weekend warriors. When you’re done with reps, enjoy a cool drink in the dove-gray viewing room.
Farmhouse Kitchen and Wine Cellar
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For the perfect farmhouse look, go with cream, white, gray, and warm wood tones to bring light to even the darkest basement. Noelle Interiors amped up the rustic charm with a stone-walled wine cellar, complete with custom shelving and display cases.
Entertainment Pad
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Knight Remodeling created a comfy relaxation zone with an expansive sofa and a cozy bar swathed in neutral tones. A weathered wood accent wall serves as backdrop for the flat-screen TV.