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Uncover 10 rustic basement ideas to transform your space into a cozy retreat. Learn how to use elements like reclaimed wood, a stone fireplace, and a rustic bar to create a warm, inviting basement. Discover how the right lighting and decor can enhance the rustic appeal of your basement. From sustainability with reclaimed wood to fostering community around a fireplace, find out how rustic design can bring character and charm to your basement.

Kate Pearce | Interior Stylist + Blogger on Instagram: "Hands down, the hardest thing to leave in New York was this speakeasy (sorry, ma! 😂😉😘). . We spent 4-5 months thrifting, DIY-ing and building to turn a dirty old 110-y/o basement into our dream space, and then we left it four months later to move to Chicago! 😭😭🌭🌭 . From the hidden door, to the tiled zellige arch, we left no detail unturned. But our basement here in Chicago doesn’t even know what’s up!… Chicago-style speakeasy…

This Portland basement remodeling project features open space and period charm. The designer shares, “The homeowners wanted their basement to feel like a hidden gambling and drinking space during the era of prohibition. They wanted it to reflect the essence of the roaring 20s, drawing inspiration from some of the older buildings in downtown Portland.”

After a nine year hiatus, the legendary New York City hotspot, which hosted everyone from Hemingway to Steinbeck, returns with the same old look.