LENEXA, KANSAS
A finished lower level should make the house work better, whether that means a place to host, a room for family movie nights, a bathroom for guests, or storage that finally has a home. Built by Design plans the layout, selections, and construction 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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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.
Bars, lounge seating, games, and movie space work better when people can move between them without crowding the room.
A bathroom, storage wall, or dedicated workout area gives the lower level a purpose on ordinary days, not only when company is over.
Lighting, flooring, cabinetry, and wall details carry the room from unfinished square footage to part of the house.
WHAT IT COSTS
Finished basements from Built by Design have ranged from $80,000 to $550,000. Where a project lands depends on the layout, structural conditions, plumbing, mechanical work, and finish level rather than square footage alone.
Our guide to basement finishing cost in Kansas City explains the choices that move the number.
HOW WE START
The first consultation happens at your home. We walk the lower level with you, talk about what needs to change, and see the conditions that shape the plan.
Then the design-build process brings layout decisions, selections, construction details, and cost conversations into one working plan before the project starts.
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.
A bedroom in a finished basement generally needs an emergency escape opening. That can mean an egress window and well, which affects excavation, layout, and cost. We sort that out before the floor plan is set.
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.
Yes. Our portfolio includes Lenexa Basement Remodel, an unfinished lower level turned into a bright entertaining space with a custom bar, drink fridges, built-ins, a family movie area, and a colorful bathroom. It also includes Lenexa Basement Remodel with Vintage Bar and Game Room, with a wet bar, island seating, pool table area, movie-night lounge, fireplace, and new appliances.
READY TO TALK?
Tell us what the lower level is now and what you want it to do next. We'll come to your home and start with the space you have.
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