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Finished Lenexa basement with a custom bar, island seating, lounge area, exposed brick, warm wood flooring, and built-in media storage.

BASEMENT CASE STUDY

Lenexa basement remodel with a custom bar, lounge, gym, and bathroom

This lower level was designed to feel like a true extension of the home, not leftover basement space with furniture pushed into it.

Built by Design created a custom bar, lounge, private gym, bathroom, built-in media wall, warm wood flooring, brick accents, layered lighting, and high-end finishes throughout.

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PROJECT SNAPSHOT

A lower level built for everyday use

The goal was not just to make the basement look finished. It needed to support hosting, relaxing, workouts, guests, storage, and daily use without feeling crowded.

Location
Lenexa, KS
Project type
Basement remodel / lower-level finish
Main features
Custom bar, lounge, home gym, bathroom, built-in media wall, hallway storage, glass gym doors
Style
Warm modern, rustic industrial, polished, comfortable

DESIGN CHALLENGE

Separate functions, one connected basement

A good basement starts with layout. The bar and lounge needed to stay social, the gym needed privacy, and the bathroom and hallway had to feel like part of the finished plan.

BBD tied the rooms together with consistent flooring, brick, gray cabinetry, warm wood, dark doors, brass details, and layered lighting.

Planning had to account for

  • Create separate basement zones without chopping up the lower level
  • Keep the bar and lounge open to each other
  • Give the gym privacy while keeping it visually connected
  • Make the bathroom and hallway feel as finished as the main room
  • Use warm materials so the gray palette did not feel cold
  • Build storage, lighting, and media function into the design from the start

FINISHED BASEMENT

Warm, polished, and built around how the homeowners live

The finished lower level gives the family a place to host at the bar, watch TV in the lounge, work out in a dedicated gym, use a full bathroom, and keep storage tucked behind finished doors.

Lenexa basement remodel with custom bar, island seating, brick backsplash, wood ceiling beams, pendant lighting, and lounge area.
The finished basement centers around a custom bar with island seating, brick detail, warm wood accents, and open connection to the lounge.
Finished basement lounge in Lenexa with custom bar, leather sofa, wood chairs, light wood flooring, and large windows.
The lounge area gives the lower level a comfortable place to relax, watch TV, and host guests near the bar.
Finished basement living area with custom bar, seating area, built-in desk, leather sofa, and light wood flooring.
The open layout connects the bar, lounge, and built-in work area without making the basement feel divided.
  • Custom basement bar with brick backsplash, floating shelves, wood countertop, beverage fridge, ice maker, sink, and glassware storage.
    The bar includes storage, refrigeration, sink space, display shelving, glassware storage, and layered lighting.
  • Lenexa basement home gym with mirrors, weights, wall-mounted fan, glass doors, beverage fridge, and light wood flooring.
    The dedicated gym gives the homeowners a private workout space that still feels connected to the rest of the basement.
  • Basement gym behind glass doors with treadmills, mirrors, stairway, patterned carpet, and light wood flooring.
    Glass doors separate the home gym while keeping the lower level open, bright, and visually connected.
  • Custom basement media wall with gray built-in cabinets, brass hardware, mounted TV, and gray shiplap accent wall.
    The built-in media wall adds storage, hides clutter, and gives the TV area a finished custom look.
  • Finished basement hallway with exposed brick accent wall, light wood flooring, gray walls, dark doors, and white trim.
    Even the transition spaces were finished with intention, using brick, dark doors, white trim, and light wood flooring.
  • Finished basement bathroom with gray vanity, round black mirror, black fixtures, globe vanity light, gray floor tile, and dark shower tile.
    The finished bathroom makes the lower level more useful for guests, workouts, entertaining, and daily use.

FINISHED ZONES

The square footage finally has a job

  • Custom bar

    Gray cabinetry, warm wood counters, floating shelves, glassware storage, beverage refrigeration, ice maker, sink, brick backsplash, pendant lighting, and island seating make the bar the anchor of the basement.

  • Lounge area

    Leather seating, wood-framed chairs, layered textiles, a round coffee table, soft rug, wall art, and recessed lighting create a comfortable second living room.

  • Built-in media wall

    Custom gray cabinetry, brass hardware, and a shiplap-style accent wall give the TV area storage, balance, and a finished focal point.

  • Private home gym

    Glass doors, mirrors, light wood flooring, wall fans, treadmills, weights, mats, storage, and a beverage fridge give the homeowners a real workout room.

  • Finished bathroom

    A gray vanity, white counter, black fixtures, round mirror, globe lighting, herringbone-style floor tile, and dark shower tile make the bathroom feel intentional.

  • Transition spaces

    Light wood flooring, gray walls, white trim, dark doors, brick accents, storage doors, and clean lighting keep the hallway from feeling like an afterthought.

MATERIALS AND DETAILS

Warm modern with a little industrial edge

The design works because it mixes cool gray cabinetry and walls with brick, wood, leather, brass, warm lighting, and textured finishes.

  • Wide-plank light wood flooring
  • Gray shaker-style cabinetry
  • Brick accent wall and brick bar backsplash
  • Wood bar countertops and quartz-style island counter
  • Brass-toned cabinet hardware
  • Black and brass plumbing fixtures
  • Floating bar shelves with under-shelf lighting
  • Pendant lighting over the island
  • Exposed wood ceiling beams
  • Glass gym doors and mirrored gym wall
  • Dark gray interior doors
  • Gray herringbone-style bathroom floor tile
  • Dark shower tile
  • Built-in media cabinetry
  • Patterned stair carpet

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Make your basement the room everyone wants to use

If your lower level is unfinished, outdated, underused, or not living up to the square footage, Built by Design can help plan a basement with the function, finish, and flow your home needs.

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