The family room in this basement remodel had good bones but needed warmth, structure, and purpose. The space felt a little lost with no real focal point, no storage, and nowhere comfortable to gather. We added a fireplace to anchor the room, built shelves to give it shape, and reworked the layout so the furniture finally made sense. The new wet bar added personality and gave the family the perfect spot for drinks, snacks, and easy hosting.
Saint Paul, Minnesota
Built in 1951
Basement finishing
Our Client's Vision
Family Room Color Palette
Family Room Mood Board
The goal was a cozy, personality-filled room where the whole family could unwind. They wanted better flow, full of color, and a space that felt just as considered as a second living space. For the wet bar, they envisioned something fun and memorable: green cabinetry, warm wood butcherblock, and a leopard-print wallpaper that added some fun to the room. Built-ins around the fireplace were essential for giving the space definition and a place to display meaningful pieces, and a timeless neutral paint color brightened and lightened the basement space.
The Moonstone Effect
The finished space feels connected, warm, and totally livable — a true family hangout with personality and comfort built into every corner.
Built-in shelving that gives the room structure and a place to style personal items
Reworked layout so the bar and living area feel connected rather than segmented
Playful wet bar with green cabinets, butcherblock counters, and leopard wallpaper
Soft color palette and layered textures to make the basement feel like a true extension of the home
Family Room Reveal
Building Dreams + Trust
client testimonial
We were impressed with how quickly the team worked. We had no delays in our project. I loved working with a woman contractor. It made me feel much more comfortable asking questions + making decisions with someone who was also a mom. It was easy to get ahold of Lidia and her team, and we received daily updates on the progress. We have had our new basement for several months now and really love it! It functions and looks exactly like we wanted, and Moonstone made that happen! We will certainly reach out to Lidia and her team for other home projects in the future.
- Kasey H.
Before + After
