Gavin Cantley

A picture is worth a thousand words, but it's difficult to describe this exquisite basement in a photograph. Designed for a couple who are a party waiting to happen, this walkout basement was destined to be spectacular. Once a cold, blank slate of concrete, the basement is now an extraordinary multi-functional living space. The luxurious new design includes a stunning full bar with all the amenities. The cabinetry was done in Brookhaven Bridgeport Oak in a Bistro finish and granite countertops. In the lounge area an older fireplace was removed and replaced with a Lennox direct-vent fireplace. Gorgeous stacked quartz stone in Glacier white surrounds the unit and Corian was used for the hearth. A home theater room is tucked away yet open to the lounge area. Custom woodwork also helps to set this basement apart. Unique art deco columns were designed by the M.J. Whelan design team, along with several art nooks peppered throughout the space. Beautiful trim molding wrap the entire space. Tray ceilings help to define different areas of the space. Lighting is layered throughout, including indirect cove lighting wrapping every tray. A spa room and full bathroom were also a part of the new design.

Photo Credit: Nicole Leone

Full basement finish, custom theater, cabinets, wine cellar

Scott Amundson Photography

A tray ceiling with cove lighting give this room visual interest which would have been lacking if the ceiling was left as one flat expanse.

A recently completed John Kraemer & Sons home on Lake Minnetonka's Wayzata Bay. Photography: Landmark Photography

Home of a very serious Sports & Entertainment Collector. Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com

Photography by Paul Wojdylo

Pub-style bar adjacent to custom home theater. Dramatic use of accent lighting: "beauty spots," cove lighting, track lighting and wall sconces. Custom-painted cabinets with distressed cherry bar counter and concrete counter. Refrigerator units tucked under counters with custom panels. Floor is carpeting and wood. Pressed tin ceiling in bar area hides duct work above.

Home of a very serious Sports & Entertainment Collector. Photography: Peter A. Sellar / www.photoklik.com