Lower Levels by Quality Remodeling Specialists, Inc.

This exposed basement in Sussex was transformed with a game room, bar area, TV area and a full bath.  In-floor heat and ceramic tile cover the floor in the bar area and bath.   The opening was widened, and a new patio door installed.  The walls and ceiling were insulated for sound, and covered with drywall to blend seamlessly with the rest of the house.

This finished lower level in Hartland features a literal Home Theater, complete with riser seating before a projection screen.  A built-in cabinet houses all the electronic components.  MidContinent cabinets and plastic laminate countertops comprise the kitchenette, and the tile floor in that area makes for easy clean up. 

This lower level in Dousman had been finished off, but needed to be updated.  The stone fireplace was cleaned up to create a focal point in the rec room portion, and a spiral staircase provides one point of access from the main living area.  A decorative archway frames a mini kitchenette.  But the main attraction to this area is the indoor hot tub with a stone tile face and decorative tile strips.  The tile floor continues into the new bath, complete with shower, and into the sauna. 

This exposed basement in Menomonee Falls holds an area for entertaining the adults as well as a play area for the kids.  French doors bring the outside in, allowing plenty of natural light.  The gas fireplace lends a coziness to even the coldest day.  The children’s play area features half-walls with columns, and the closets and cubbies provide plenty of storage.

This Pewaukee lower level features a kitchenette and custom-built booth-type seating area. Built-in cabinets store electronic components, and back-lit glass block strips add architectural interest as well as soft lighting. Recessed lights provide general illumination, while track lighting provides additional lighting over the table. The half-bath features a vessel sink and ceramic floor tiles.

This lower level in Waukesha has a large, open play area for the kids, with a wall of closets to hold toys and other necessities. Through French doors is the entertainment area, complete with a gas fireplace flanked by egress windows. MidContinent maple cabinets in the bar area feature wine bottle and glass storage. The ceramic floor tiles laid on a diagonal coordinate with the countertops.

This den is part of a 2-story addition in Delafield.  The Andersen windows bring in plenty of natural light, and the oak doors and trim blend with the rest of the house.