LENEXA, KANSAS
Built by Design remodels and finishes basements in Lenexa, from unfinished lower levels to existing spaces that need a better layout. We plan the bar, lounge, gym, bathroom, and storage around how you'll use the space, with selections and construction considered together.
WE'VE BUILT HERE
One project turned an unfinished lower level into a bright entertaining space with a custom bar, drink fridges, built-in storage, sports memorabilia displays, family movie seating, and a colorful bathroom.
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The second project brought stored vintage art and decor into the design of a warm entertaining level with a wet bar, island seating, pool table area, movie-night lounge, fireplace, and new appliances.
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This Lenexa project connects island seating and beverage storage to a lounge, while glass doors give the gym its own boundary. A finished bathroom, built-in media wall, work area, and hallway storage support everyday use beyond entertaining.
The case study shows how those separate uses fit together, with photos of the gym, bathroom, cabinetry, and circulation space as well as the main room.
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START WITH THE BONES
A basement plan starts with a measured look at the ceiling, post locations, ductwork, mechanical equipment, plumbing stack, egress needs, and the way water behaves around the foundation. Those conditions don't disappear because a new layout looks good on paper.
We use them to set the room arrangement early. That gives the bar, bathroom, storage, lounge, or theater a place that works with the structure, and it gives the budget a real scope to respond to.
PLAN FOR REAL USE
The strongest basement plans separate the activities without making the space feel divided. A good layout lets a movie, game, drink, workout, and conversation happen at the same time without any one feature taking over the whole floor.
Decide whether the bar needs a sink, refrigeration, or just serving and storage space. Place seating and appliance doors so a drink run doesn't cross the TV sightline or block the route through the room.
Plan around the equipment you actually use, including overhead clearance and room to move. Decide what belongs behind doors, what can stay on display, and how to reach mechanical equipment after the built-ins go in.
Choose between a powder room and a bathroom with a shower before fixing the floor plan. Plumbing routes, ventilation, lighting, and the connection to the lounge or gym all shape the work behind the finishes.
WHAT IT COSTS
Two basements with similar square footage can involve different work. Adding a sink or shower can change plumbing and drainage scope. Moving walls, working around low ducts, or addressing moisture changes what needs to happen before cabinetry and finishes can begin.
A serving counter and a bar with refrigeration, a sink, and custom storage aren't the same scope. Built-in media cabinets, gym separation, tile work, lighting, and appliance choices also affect the budget. Start with your priorities so the plan can distinguish essential work from features you'd like to include.
Our guide to basement finishing cost in Kansas City explains the choices that move the number. Its regional examples aren't a quote for your Lenexa home.
HOW WE START
Send a consultation request with your Lenexa project address, select basement remodeling, and tell us what isn't working now. Include the rooms or features you want and any budget or timing priorities you already know.
We review the scope and fit, then follow up using the contact information you provide. An at-home consultation lets us walk the lower level together and see the conditions that shape the plan. From there, layout, selections, construction details, and cost conversations come together before the work starts.
Use our basement planning guide to organize your questions, or explore our regional basement remodeling services for a broader look at the work we do.
FAQ
Practical planning context for your project. Your project team confirms what applies after a walkthrough and written scope review.
Finishing turns unfinished square footage into living space for the first time. Remodeling reworks a lower level that already has finishes but needs a better layout, function, or design direction. Both need a plan that accounts for the home's structure and the way the space will be used.
An existing floor, wall, or cabinet may be worth keeping if its condition and location support the new plan. Before counting it as a saving, we need to consider moisture, access to work behind it, and how it meets the new finishes. Tell us which features you'd like to retain so we can assess them with the rest of the scope.
Often, yes. The practical questions are where the plumbing stack sits, whether there is a rough-in, and what the floor and drainage conditions allow. Those details shape the layout and scope before selections begin.
Timeline depends on the starting condition, structural work, permitting, rough-ins, and the finish scope. One documented Lenexa basement remodel with a vintage bar and game room took 11 weeks, but every project gets its own schedule after the plan is clear.
No. Start with the home's location, the basement's current condition, and what you'd like to change. A wish list and any priorities you already have are enough for an initial conversation. If you have photos, plans, or equipment dimensions, those can help with the next planning discussion; they aren't required to send a consultation request.
READY TO TALK?
Share the starting condition and your priorities. We'll review your request and follow up to discuss the scope, fit, and next planning step.
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