Award-winning basement remodel; Appleton, Wisconsin: The homeowners wanted their traditional home to reflect their modern, ascetic aesthetic. Their unfinished basement was a blank canvas and the perfect place to begin updating their house. They envisioned a modern, versatile space that could be used for entertaining, guest accommodations, exercise and wellness. Making the most of the available space, they added a home theater, a kitchenette, a guest bedroom suite, home office workspace and a personal gym with sauna and spa area.



Challenge: Lack of natural lighting, a support post that couldn’t be moved and a cracked foundation were the major design and construction challenges faced during this project. Work onsite began after the “Safer at Home” mandate was lifted. Fortunately, the basement had a separate entrance. A safe work environment was maintained by limiting onsite workers to ensure physical distancing and by using the basement entrance.