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.

This craftsman lake home on Notla Island boasts a gorgeous view from every room in the house! The inside features accents of shiplap and tongue and groove, all showing the grains of the wood. The basement floor is a terra cotta stained concrete.

The Basement was renovated to provide additional living space with walk-out access to the patios and decks. Photography: Kevin Wilson Photography
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большой подвал в стиле кантри с выходом наружу, белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки, стандартным камином, фасадом камина из камня и белым полом

Karen Palmer Photography
На фото: большой подвал в стиле кантри с выходом наружу, белыми стенами, темным паркетным полом, стандартным камином, фасадом камина из кирпича и коричневым полом

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большой подвал в стиле кантри с наружными окнами, белыми стенами, бетонным полом и стандартным камином

This photo was taken at DJK Custom Homes new Parker IV Eco-Smart model home in Stewart Ridge of Plainfield, Illinois.
Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: подземный, большой подвал в стиле кантри с белыми стенами, полом из керамической плитки и коричневым полом

This basement got a total overhaul and we are so happy with the results. We utilized the original foundation rock wall (cleaned and repointed) and added a craftsman style railing and handmade sliding barn doors with beefy bronze hardware. Photo Credit: N. Leonard

Источник вдохновения для домашнего уюта: большой подвал в стиле кантри с выходом наружу, белыми стенами и полом из керамогранита без камина

Свежая идея для дизайна: большой подвал в стиле кантри с выходом наружу, желтыми стенами и бетонным полом без камина - отличное фото интерьера

This farmhouse style basement features a craft/homework room, entertainment space with projector & screen, storage shelving and more. Accents include barn door, farmhouse style sconces, wide-plank wood flooring & custom glass with black inlay.

Свежая идея для дизайна: большой подвал в стиле кантри с серыми стенами, выходом наружу, полом из керамогранита и бежевым полом без камина - отличное фото интерьера

Пример оригинального дизайна: большой подвал в стиле кантри с наружными окнами, бежевыми стенами, ковровым покрытием и бежевым полом без камина

Пример оригинального дизайна: большой подвал в стиле кантри с выходом наружу и желтыми стенами

This large, light blue colored basement is complete with an exercise area, game storage, and a ton of space for indoor activities. It also has under the stair storage perfect for a cozy reading nook. The painted concrete floor makes this space perfect for riding bikes, and playing some indoor basketball. It also comes with a full bath and wood paneled

Пример оригинального дизайна: большой подвал в стиле кантри с наружными окнами, бежевыми стенами, полом из винила и коричневым полом без камина

Abigail Rose Photography
На фото: подземный, большой подвал в стиле кантри с бежевыми стенами, ковровым покрытием и бежевым полом без камина с

This farmhouse style home was already lovely and inviting. We just added some finishing touches in the kitchen and expanded and enhanced the basement. In the kitchen we enlarged the center island so that it is now five-feet-wide. We rebuilt the sides, added the cross-back, “x”, design to each end and installed new fixtures. We also installed new counters and painted all the cabinetry. Already the center of the home’s everyday living and entertaining, there’s now even more space for gathering. We expanded the already finished basement to include a main room with kitchenet, a multi-purpose/guestroom with a murphy bed, full bathroom, and a home theatre. The COREtec vinyl flooring is waterproof and strong enough to take the beating of everyday use. In the main room, the ship lap walls and farmhouse lantern lighting coordinates beautifully with the vintage farmhouse tuxedo bathroom. Who needs to go out to the movies with a home theatre like this one? With tiered seating for six, featuring reclining chair on platforms, tray ceiling lighting and theatre sconces, this is the perfect spot for family movie night! Rudloff Custom Builders has won Best of Houzz for Customer Service in 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020, and 2021. We also were voted Best of Design in 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021, which only 2% of professionals receive. Rudloff Custom Builders has been featured on Houzz in their Kitchen of the Week, What to Know About Using Reclaimed Wood in the Kitchen as well as included in their Bathroom WorkBook article. We are a full service, certified remodeling company that covers all of the Philadelphia suburban area. This business, like most others, developed from a friendship of young entrepreneurs who wanted to make a difference in their clients’ lives, one household at a time. This relationship between partners is much more than a friendship. Edward and Stephen Rudloff are brothers who have renovated and built custom homes together paying close attention to detail. They are carpenters by trade and understand concept and execution. Rudloff Custom Builders will provide services for you with the highest level of professionalism, quality, detail, punctuality and craftsmanship, every step of the way along our journey together. Specializing in residential construction allows us to connect with our clients early in the design phase to ensure that every detail is captured as you imagined. One stop shopping is essentially what you will receive with Rudloff Custom Builders from design of your project to the construction of your dreams, executed by on-site project managers and skilled craftsmen. Our concept: envision our client’s ideas and make them a reality. Our mission: CREATING LIFETIME RELATIONSHIPS BUILT ON TRUST AND INTEGRITY. Photo Credit: Linda McManus Images

Todd DiFiore
Свежая идея для дизайна: большой подвал в стиле кантри с наружными окнами, бежевыми стенами, паркетным полом среднего тона и коричневым полом без камина - отличное фото интерьера

Our clients already had a cottage on Torch Lake that they loved to visit. It was a 1960s ranch that worked just fine for their needs. However, the lower level walkout became entirely unusable due to water issues. After purchasing the lot next door, they hired us to design a new cottage. Our first task was to situate the home in the center of the two parcels to maximize the view of the lake while also accommodating a yard area. Our second task was to take particular care to divert any future water issues. We took necessary precautions with design specifications to water proof properly, establish foundation and landscape drain tiles / stones, set the proper elevation of the home per ground water height and direct the water flow around the home from natural grade / drive. Our final task was to make appealing, comfortable, living spaces with future planning at the forefront. An example of this planning is placing a master suite on both the main level and the upper level. The ultimate goal of this home is for it to one day be at least a 3/4 of the year home and designed to be a multi-generational heirloom. - Jacqueline Southby Photography