The Beverly Drive Lower Level remodel in Eden Prairie with Rascher & Co. was a huge transformation. After moving into their new home, the homeowners wanted to finish the previously unfinished basement into a space they could enjoy as a family and when they entertain guests.
Before
Previously, the entire lower level was unfinished but held lots of potential for multiple rooms with unique details that would fit the client’s design style.
Although the basement was unfinished, there was already rough-in plumbing, which was beneficial but required careful planning with the floor plan and layout, particularly with the bathroom.
The Design
The vision for this space was to incorporate design elements that work with the rest of the home, while adding color and an eclectic feel to the lower level. We brought in unique lighting fixtures, a few bold patterns, and artwork that stand out.
Living Room
In the living room, we added built-in media cabinets that also double as storage for kid’s toys. For the lower cabinets, we chose Retreat by Sherwin Williams, and the upper cabinets are Snowbound by Sherwin Williams to match the wall color.
Throughout the lower level, including in the living room, the light fixtures add a lot of personality. These rattan sconces were the perfect addition, while adding secondary lighting on either side of the TV.
Behind the built-ins is a vertical shiplap wall that adds dimension while maintaining a cohesive look to the space.
The lower cabinets add a fun pop of color in the otherwise neutral space.
Dry Bar
One of the standout elements of the lower level is the arched dry bar that features a beautiful combination of quartz and tile. For the cabinets, we brought the same green color used in the media cabinets to tie the whole space together.
Even in a small space, the details make a big impact. On the floor in front of the bar, we used a Cross & Star tile design from The Tile Shop. Then above the floating shelf, the vertical offset stacked Coco Canvas tile from The Tile Shop makes a huge impact above the floating shelf.
Paired with champagne bronze hardware from Amerock Hardware, the colors and finishes feel really cohesive. To finish the look, we chose an antique brass sconce from West Elm centered on the bar.
On either side of the beverage fridge are pull outs – one for trash and one for recycling – making clean up a breeze in this basement.
The countertop is the Macbeth design from Cambria, which we brought up on the backsplash to the floating shelf for a seamless look.
Bathroom
Figuring out the best layout of the bathroom was one of the challenges we faced during the remodel. The homeowners were debating on a freestanding tub or an alcove tub, but they decided on an alcove tub to allow for more room in the living room and better function for the wet bar.
The wood vanity from Kohler provides ample storage and brass hardware details that pair well with the sconce lighting and arched mirror. Throughout the bathroom, we chose champagne bronze faucets from Delta.
The alcove tub fits into the space but because of the taller height is a nice soaking option. With a vertical offset tile design, the shower adds to the fun details throughout the lower level, especially with the floral shower curtain.
Office
In the home office, we brought in a fun pop of color and pattern with the wallpaper from Hovia on one wall. It is designed to mimic a mural and flows well with the paint color on the other walls in the room.
Thanks for following along on this lower level remodel in Eden Prairie! If you’re dreaming about a remodel or new build of your own, I’d love to connect with you!
Photos by Chelsie Lopez
