Cold Spring Basement Transformation

A full basement transformation in the Centerville, Ohio.

The clients came to me with a beautiful but completely unused basement — plain walls, dated carpet, and no real purpose. Their goal was simple: turn it into the new hangout, a space the whole family and their guests would actually want to gather in.

We designed and managed the full renovation from concept to final reveal. At the heart of the space is a custom kitchen and entertaining area, anchored by a white oak island with a waterfall-edge countertop, swivel barstools, and a large sink with a touch-feature faucet for easy drink-making. The living room centers on a custom gas fireplace with a hand-finished white concrete surround and a reeded herringbone detail that ties back to the island and the upstairs half bath. Custom arched built-ins with integrated shelf lighting give the family a place to display their travels, while a hidden slat-wall entry conceals a dedicated home gym. A wallpapered office and a richly finished half bath round out the space, with custom plaster finishes and a warm palette of whites, woods, and greens tying every room together.

This basement went from forgotten storage to one of the most-loved levels of the home. Designing and managing every detail in-house — from the fireplace surround to the hidden gym wall — is exactly what makes a transformation like this feel seamless.

Rooms designed & renovated:

Kitchen & entertaining area · Living room & gas fireplace · Custom arched built-ins · Home gym · Office · Half bath (1st floor)

Finished basement kitchen in the Dayton, Ohio area with a white oak waterfall-edge island, teal cabinetry, and a gallery wall by White Oak Interiors
Open-concept finished basement with a custom kitchen, marble waterfall island, and living area in the Dayton, Ohio area by White Oak Interiors
Finished basement bar and kitchen in Centerville, Ohio with teal cabinetry, a marble countertop, brass faucet, and wood accents by White Oak Interiors
Custom arched built-in with integrated-lighting walnut shelves in a Centerville, Ohio finished basement by White Oak Interiors
Styled custom arched niche with lit walnut floating shelves in a Centerville, Ohio finished basement by White Oak Interiors
Finished basement living room in Centerville, Ohio with a green sectional, gas fireplace, and custom arched built-ins by White Oak Interiors
Open-concept finished basement in Centerville, Ohio with a living area, slat-wall feature, and kitchen beyond by White Oak Interiors
Finished basement living room in Centerville, Ohio with a green sectional, wood slat-wall feature, and styled coffee table by White Oak Interiors
Finished basement home gym in Centerville, Ohio with treadmill, weight machine, green accent walls, and black-painted ceiling by White Oak Interiors
Finished basement home gym with two-tone green walls, exposed black ceiling, recessed lighting, and a wood slat wall for equipment storage
Basement half bath with dark floral wallpaper, deep green wainscoting, a white oak vanity with marble-look countertop, and brass fixtures
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