A Basement with a Place in Everyday Life
The best starting point for a basement renovation is a purpose. A comfortable room for evenings together. A place to work away from the main living area. Space for guests or entertaining. Decide what the lower level should contribute to your home before choosing what to put in it.
BST Design & Build offers basement finishing and remodeling for homeowners across our Maryland, Northern Virginia and Washington, DC, service area.
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Let’s Talk About the Home You Want to Live In
Tell us which spaces you want to change, what is not working today, and the investment range you are considering. Our team will review your project details and contact you to discuss the next steps.
Explore BST Lower-Level Projects
What Our Clients Say
Hear from homeowners about planning, communication and the finished spaces. Read client feedback on their experience with BST Design & Build.Client reviews from Google, Houzz, Yelp and Facebook
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“We had our kitchen renovated. We had the cabinets, countertops, handles, and backlash done. The entire experience with Matt and BST Design and Build was great. The best part is we could go to their store and pick out everything in their small showroom. Matt recommended we move the refrigerator from…”Read Full Review
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“Matt and his team remodeled two bathrooms for us and we are very pleased with the results. The results are modern and attractive bathrooms that offer more amenities and make much better use of space than the old ones. Design: Matt listened well and understood what we wanted, immediately picked up…”Read Full Review
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“I am super happy with my new kitchen. We had the kitchen from the original build and it was 25 years old….long over due. Matt was great, addressed all questions that popped up and made sure we were happy. I would recommend BST to anyone.”Read Full Review
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“After reviewing many contractor companies, we reached an agreement with BST Design&Built for basement restoration. Frankly, we had some hesitations because we received the best offer, but after a while, we left the whole process to BST employees with peace of mind. I would like to thank them for…”Read Full Review
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“We recently had our basement and kitchen renovated and we couldn't be happier with the results. The team was professional, efficient, and paid great attention to detail in both projects. The quality of their work exceeded our expectations, transforming our basement into a beautiful, functional…”Read Full Review
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“Our partnership with BST Design & Build was truly exceptional and exceeded all expectations. Our experience with the vinyl flooring in our newly built community building grounds has been exceptional. Its combination of visual appeal, durability, ease of maintenance, sustainability, and versatility…”Read Full Review
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“We had a great experience with BST Design & Build. The project was scoped out, started on time and took about 5 weeks which was in the estimated 4-6 week schedule. During the project, questions were answered and the onsite team was very responsive to our wishes, even being creative to ensure our…”Read Full Review
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“Our experience with BST for our home renovations was beyond exceptional. From the moment we engaged their services, it was evident that we had made the right choice. Not only was their pricing fair, but the level of professionalism displayed by their team was truly commendable. They arrived on…”Read Full Review
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“Great selection and courteous, helpful staff. The showroom is beautiful.Highly Recommended”Read Full Review
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“We had our entire kitchen redone and we could not be happier! Excellent service! I would highly recommend.”Read Full Review
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“After interviewing several companies, I selected BST Design & Build. Meeting with Matt and showing him my plans for the primary bathroom remodel, he made me feel comfortable with the process, budget and time to complete the work. The project was completed professionally, timely and on budget. I…”Read Full Review
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“We presented Matt with a challenge. Transform every room of our townhouse with us still living there. It took time and there were a few miscommunications, but, the work is complete and phenomenal. Matt's team have a great finishing touch and we're thrilled with how everything turned out. We're very…”Read Full Review
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“BST Design and Build did an excellent job of designing and constructing our new kitchen. The crew that did the majority of the work were very talented in their craft. They protected the surrounding area from dust and debris and took their time cleaning up at the end of the day. They were polite,…”Read Full Review
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“We had our floor work and basement done. Matt has a professional team and he is very responsive. Now I love my house more than before.”Read Full Review
Give the Lower Level a Coherent Plan with BST Design & Build
Shared living: consider seating, media, lighting and the connection between activities.
Work or flexible space: discuss privacy, storage and how the room may change over time.
Guest-use areas: begin with the proposed use and the conditions that must support it.
Entertaining: plan circulation and gathering space before adding features such as a bar.
Finishes: choose a coordinated direction appropriate to the space and its assessed conditions.
Start with the Conditions, Then Develop the Rooms
An unfinished basement and an outdated finished basement raise different questions. Moisture concerns, ceiling heights, existing systems, access and natural light can influence the options. Any known issues should be discussed before a finish plan is developed.
The intended use matters too. A proposed sleeping area or bathroom can introduce requirements that a general living space does not. Feasibility and applicable requirements need to be assessed for the actual property and scope.
Look Beyond the Finished Photograph
Light, sound, comfort and access influence whether a basement becomes part of daily life. Bring the same attention to those decisions that you would give an upstairs room. Where existing conditions need specialist attention, that work should be addressed as part of planning rather than hidden behind new finishes.
Explore BST Lower-Level Projects
See basement projects in Shady Side, Fulton and Elkridge, and a kitchen-and-basement project in Ellicott City. These galleries offer different starting points for thinking about your own space.
Before You Begin
Can an already-finished basement be remodeled?
Yes. Share what currently exists, what is not working and how you would like to use the space instead.
What if there has been water or moisture in the basement?
Tell us during the initial discussion. The cause and appropriate response need to be assessed; new finishes alone should not be treated as a solution.
Planning Your Basement Remodel
Can we add a bathroom or guest room?
These possibilities depend on the property, systems and applicable requirements. They should be evaluated before being included as an assumed part of the plan.
Can this be part of a larger renovation?
Yes. Discuss any related work elsewhere in the house so priorities and sequencing can be considered together.
Give the Space a Clear Next Chapter
Tell us what your basement is like today and how you would like it to serve your household.
