Basement Design

Basement design is essential when you plan to transform “downstairs”. You’ll be transfixed by actual before-and-after projects we’ve had the honor of designing. A simple phone call puts in motion our design professionals, who come to your home and invigorate the process of making your dreams a blockbuster blueprint.

Modern basement design results in beauty and luxury to rival the décor in any room in your home. It can continue the theme of your main rooms, or give you the opportunity to make a total break into new decorating styles.

We put within your reach so much more than walls and tile.

• Maximizing available space
• Innovating ideas for increasing usable square footage
• Utilizing natural light and opportunities to augment what’s currently available
• Customizing odd-shaped and small corners of your basement
• Surprising opportunities for higher ceilings
• Moisture solutions

That last item - moisture solutions - is very important in Massachusetts
The fresh air and moisture control system we use is so effective at erasing smell and dampness that it’s patented. It makes the old de-humidifier technology obsolete. We wouldn’t dream of beginning renovation without insuring a permanent solution for moisture. Our patented system forces out moisture, gases, toxins, and pollutants. You now have healthy, dry air that is controlled and regulated. It costs only pennies a day to power this indispensable part of basement design.

Believing is seeing - for you and us
Our no-obligation estimate is essential because you get to see the truly astounding options in basement design. Home theater is the up-to-the-minute trend; kitchenettes are popular; bars are now gathering places; bathrooms are vital and game rooms and play areas increase the usable space. We get to see the space, the opportunities and the design requirements. Our initial visit jump-starts planning. It results in a cost estimate you can count on, creation of drawings and a detailed proposal.

Focus on ceiling height
Most basement ceilings are low. Finishing “around” the ductwork is only one option. Boxing it in doesn’t create any more space, and often creates a barrier for people of even average height. The solution can be to move or replace some ductwork. This is advice we bring to basement design. One exceptional idea is to fashion a “vaulted ceiling” to give the illusion of extra height. There are so many options for avoiding the old-fashioned drop ceiling.

About pre-fabricated materials
Your finished basement must match the quality of the rest of your home. So we don’t use pre-fab panels or drop ceilings. The idea is to ensure a seamless transition from upstairs to down. We believe quality basement design necessitates more than cut-and-paste materials. It’s about finish, trim and detail. It’s what we’re all about.

Top reasons do-it-yourself is not the best option

1. ) Proper permits. We handle all of the permitting, which usually involves several kinds of work including electrical, plumbing and construction. It’s not easy to navigate local, city and county offices. We handle this process from application through inspection. In addition, DIY electrical and plumbing work can be unsafe, not up to code, and can destroy a basement remodeling project.
2. ) Proper materials, proper amounts. We know how much sheetrock to buy so there’s no waste, or no delay to get more. Wiring, flooring, installing ceilings, baths and kitchens are our specialties and we have deep experience and buying power to bring the project in on budget and on time.

We offer basement design in Boston, Plymouth, Duxbury, Milton, Marshfield, Canton, Hingham, Norwood, Westwood, and South Shore.