Hebron, KY – Riverview Basement & Fireplace Remodel

Initial Contracted Total: $215,687.51
Change Orders: $1,591.96
- Sound System, Shelving & Shower Head
- Wall Mounted Rails (3)
- Stairwell Drywall Touch Up & Paint Prep
- Paint Increase Due To Rolling (no spraying)
- Stair Rail
- Credits & Overages
Project Total: $242,223.85
Time To Complete 4 Months
Year Completed 2026

Summary:

Complete Basement Transformation with Kitchenette, Home Gym & Full Bathroom | Custom Upstairs Fireplace Surround & Entertainment Wall | Dedicated Bedroom & Gathering Spaces

This remodel in Hebron, Kentucky included a complete transformation of the basement along with a custom fireplace and entertainment wall on the main level. The basement was designed to give the family additional space to relax, entertain, exercise, and host guests, with a kitchenette, entertainment area, home gym, full bathroom, and dedicated bedroom.

The basement kitchenette combines light cabinetry, dark countertops, and a textured white tile backsplash, creating a clean and timeless space that feels both functional and inviting. Thoughtful storage and display areas throughout the kitchenette add personality while keeping the space organized and practical for entertaining.

Upstairs, the existing fireplace and entertainment area received a dramatic new look with a custom stone surround and substantial wood mantel. The natural stone adds warmth and texture while creating a strong focal point for the living room. Complementing the fireplace, custom cabinetry and shelving provide additional storage and display space while tying the entire entertainment area together.

Together, these updates transformed both levels of the home, adding functional living space in the basement while giving the main living area a fresh, distinctive focal point designed around how the family lives and gathers.

See the Transformation

Key Features

Entertainment Cabinetry

Entertainment Space

Kitchenette

Home Gym

Full Bath

Tiled Walk-In Shower

Fireplace Built-Ins & Surround

Foosball Room

Before:

After:

Challenges & Solutions

Window Placements & Built-Ins

Challenge:

When laying out the built-in cabinetry and shelving around the fireplace, the existing window placement created a challenge in determining where the built-ins should stop while maintaining a balanced design.

Solution:

Our team developed several layout options to work around the existing windows, ultimately creating a design that incorporated the built-ins without interfering with the window placement.

What to Expect

Design Phase

This project was designed by Rachel Henry of Sanctuary Designs. Rachel worked closely with the client and worked through the overall floor plan, material selections, tile pattern, color palettes & textures that make this space complete.

Project Planning

During the design phase, we worked with Rachel & the client to establish a realistic budget for the project, timeframe, start date and more. Once the designs were completed, selections were made we had all the information to present a formal proposal.

Customer Onboarding

The customer is given access to Buildertrend, a platform where we manage all of our projects, providing the customer with daily updates for completed phases, submit change orders, secured payments & more.

Project Preparation

With the designs confirmed, selections made, budget set, time frame arranged & signed project proposal it was time to get started. With all material selections made, ordering was made easy. We ordered all the materials directly to our shop in preparation for the project start date and ensured all items were indeed correct and intact. Just one damaged item could have caused unnecessary lead time.

Project Start & Phases

Phase 1

Framing, Rough-In Mechanicals & Insulation

Phase 2

Drywall & Flooring

Phase 3

Shower Water Proofing, Electric & Cabinetry

Phase 4

Start of Tile & Fireplace Framing

Phase 5

Paint & Finish Electrical

Phase 6

Countertop Install, Tile Backsplash & Shower Glass Install

Phase 7

Fireplace Stone, Finish Plumbing & Trim

Phase 8

Punch Out

Final Phase

Project Completion & Walk-through

Project Final Review & Photos

A few months later we scheduled a site visit for a final review, address any minor items the customer might have discovered & perform the project completing photos.