Location: Chanhassen, MN
Renovations: Basement remodeling, gas fireplace installation, wet bar installation, custom cabinetry, flooring replacement, lighting upgrades, interior painting
How do you turn a finished basement into a space your family is proud to share? That’s the question one Chanhassen family brought to Iron River Construction.
A Finished Basement That Fell Short for Hosting
The lower level was finished, but it wasn’t a place the homeowners were proud to host in. An old brick wood-burning fireplace with a large hearth was the room’s focal point, and it wasn’t a good one. With a family of five that includes teenagers, they wanted a basement where friends, extended family, and their kids’ friends could gather comfortably.
Why This Chanhassen Family Chose Iron River Construction Again
As repeat clients, the homeowners already knew what working with Iron River Construction looked like. They reached out to see how the team could make their basement a better space for entertaining.
BEFORE
AFTER
Basement Remodeling Services Performed
- Removed the brick wood-burning fireplace and hearth
- Installed a new gas fireplace with a marble tile surround and a TV mounted above
- Added a wet bar with countertops, a sink, and a beverage cooler
- Installed custom cabinetry at the wet bar, beside the fireplace, and under the windows by the pool table
- Built oversized drawers to store the family’s ski equipment, snow pants, and coats
- Added floating shelves to connect the wet bar to the rest of the basement
- Updated the lighting, replaced all flooring, and repainted the walls
Clear Communication and an On-Time Finish
Alex Buckentine kept the homeowners informed throughout the project, and the family felt comfortable having his tradesmen working in their home. The basement remodel took five and a half weeks and was finished on the exact day the team had promised.
A Brighter Gathering Space for the Whole Family
The finished basement is brighter, cleaner, and organized. The new fireplace wall anchors a sitting area the family plans to use for game nights and for hosting their teenagers’ friends.
“We were very pleased with the results of the project. It’s very nice and open, and Alex had very clear communication working with us throughout the whole project, and all of his tradesmen, too. We really felt comfortable and trusted the quality of the work that they put in.”
Allison, Chanhassen, MN
Ready to make your basement a space your family is proud to share? Contact Iron River Construction today for a free estimate.
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