Basement Remodel

A warm, multi-purpose lower level designed for entertaining, relaxation, and long-term value.

Project Summary

From the client: When asked about working with the Honey-Doers team, these Farmington clients said that they enjoyed it immensely. They know that Honey-Doers is run with a high level of integrity AND quality. They appreciated how creative and helpful the team was, especially when putting their ideas together with Rick and Shelly.

• Date: 2018

• Style: Traditional

• Project Type: CContruction, Building

• Location: Farmington, MN

Modern Desires for a Bloomington, MN Rambler

Again, this room was completely gutted as insulation was needed. The team built out a small mudroom connected to the living space that had tile floors and a door leading directly to the garage. They replaced windows on that same wall with a sliding glass door in order to give access to the patio and backyard. The clients had hoped to keep some of the very large, existing windows, but since they were not double-paned, they chose to replace them with the same-sized, fixed, double-pane windows that overlooked the woods in their backyard. The team added sliding windows on opposite sides of the room in order to still allow for a breeze when needed. The team then took out the small door leading to the dining room/kitchen and replaced it with a 6-foot opening and 6-foot custom steps that matched the original wood floors throughout the home. The client chose a durable, speckled gray carpet and Benjamin Moore’s Edgecombe Gray for the walls in order to keep the room bright and consistent with the rest of the home. This space is now used as a playroom and sitting area for the family.

• Add livable square footage for growing kids and overnight guests

• Create a media area with built-in storage and surround sound

• Include a half bath for convenience

• Maintain open sightlines while still offering room definition

From the

Client:

Custom Layout & Framing

• Framed an open living zone with distinct TV lounge and gaming space

• Created a half bathroom with privacy and future shower rough-in

• Added recessed alcoves for shelving and storage to reduce furniture needs

Durable, Stylish Materials

• Installed water-resistant luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout

• Used neutral color palette with warm wood accents for long-term appeal

• Installed sound-insulated ceilings and walls between floors

Built-Ins & Finishing Touches

• Designed and built a media wall with integrated cable/electrical routing

• Added dimmable lighting zones to support different room uses

• Painted and trimmed with premium materials for longevity

This Farmington basement was only partially finished and needed to be completely gutted/remodeled in order to create an apartment for the homeowner’s parents. These clients were thrilled with the final product!

Custom cabinets were created by Hoffman’s and were designed to create a large, open kitchen that overlooks the living room. The kitchen includes an over-sized pantry and a coffee nook near the living area. The Honey-Doers team used their critical thinking skills and creativity to make the space efficient – reducing the amount of bulkheads in the ceiling and creating ways for the homeowner to get to necessary things in the basement without any hassle.

The clients love how open it feels, especially with the large window and new door that were installed in the living room. Honey-Doers took an old, wood-burning fireplace and replaced it with gas, surrounded it with new tile and created a custom mantle. They also installed recessed lighting throughout the entire space in order to keep it bright, without big lights hanging down from overhead. These clients wanted to make sure that they were choosing quality, practical items that would last a long time and were so grateful for all the options that Shelly gave them and helped them navigate through.

Project Timeline

• Project completed on schedule and within 2% of original estimate.