I have seen some fantastic basement renovations at the Street of Dreams homes before, but when I saw this real life one from new blogger friend, Maurie over at Gracious Interiors, it really caught my eye. Talk about taking the basement look out of a basement, they have done the trick with this one. Maurie is a wife, mother/grandmother, and homemaker from Pennsylvania and I certainly think she has missed her calling. She could definitely be a designer! 
Marie tells all about her renovation that took place 2 years ago, in this post and says that they did the full scale remodel after their kids were grown, had kids of their own and they quickly realized that they were out of bedroom space for them to come back and visit. So, their goal was to build a media room, small kitchen, bedroom, bathroom, and exercise space. 
After a lot of tweaking on the plans and ideas from designers and builders, a plan was formed and work was completed. She highlights a lot of the decisions they made along the way and mentioned that the extra foot on the ceilings that she insisted on when they built the house, really was a life-saver when it came time to do this renovation, since there is always ductwork and other things to work around in a basement space.
You can see all the attention to detail that Maurie executed in her basement renovation and how beautifully it all came together. 
The media room is really a focal point and don’t you just love that huge banquette/sleeping alcove there next to the fireplace and flat screen TV? 
What a fantastic space, Maurie! You and your family must really enjoy it now. It certainly does not look anything like a basement now. 
The rock on the wall adds so much texture and interest too, as well as the hardwood floors. 
The guestroom is serene and calming. 
And the bathroom is just dreamy with the natural stone floors and shower wall. What a beautiful space.
Maurie, thank you for letting me share your basement renovation with my readers. I just know they will enjoy it as much as I did! I hope you’ll all go over and introduce yourself to Maurie, if you haven’t met her already. She’s a talented lady!
Oh my word…gorgeous! That bed by the fireplace is one of my favorite things ever!!! Thank you for sharing with us!
Wow, Rhoda! This is an amazing makeover. I am going to show J these photos. We are on a quest to lighten and brighten his “lodge”. Great inspiration here!
That is a lovely renovation!!One of my friends has a cottage above the garage that their children and families stay in when they visit…it is so handy.
What a truly fantastic basement renovation.
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What a beautiful, inviting space. LOVE that quartet of tufted chairs. I can just picture all the grown-ups lounging and chatting – while the grandkids fight in the background over who gets to sleep in the alcove bed tonight!
That is beautiful, it looks like something you would see on HGTV done by Candice or somthing. Thanks for sharing!!!
This is a fantastic renovation…..beyond fantastic!!!!!!
She really outdid herself on that job!
Doesn’t look anything like a dark, dank and scary basement.
It’s light-filled and comfortable and elegant.
What a joy!
Hugs,
Lana
Oh my heavens….I forgot to ask:
Have you been to Pioneer Woman’s ranch yet?!?!?
Did I miss it?!?!?!!
If you did, did you take pictures (with you super snazzy new camera you can get can AWESOME close up!!!!) of Marlboro Man’s….chaps…?!?!?!?!?!?!!?!!
LOL!!! 🙂
If you have NOT gone, I pray for travel mercies for you and am so excited for you. I know you’ll have a blast on that gorgeous ranch!!!!
I’m sorry i can’t remember the date you said you were going….I’m afraid I may have missed it when I I took a week or so off from blogland!!!!!!!!!!!!!! If you have already gone, will you point me in the direction of your post on it?!?!?!?!
I do NOT want to miss it/see what you did there!!!!
You really deserve that trip and what a blessing and treat!!!!!!!
Hugs,
Lana
This is lovely, really makes my basement look pretty shabby.
Saying “wow!” is an understatement, that’s gorgeous!! I absolutely LOVE those chairs. The whole space is breath taking!
I wish I had a basement!! This is FABULOUS!!! Love love love the sleeping alcove! The bathroom cabinets & tile are gorgeous too!
what a basement!!
the bathroom is gorg and I want to take a nap on that daybed.
Wow! What an amazing basement. I love the rock wall and the alcove in the media room.
For all your nice comments, thank you so much. I was away when this was featured, but have enjoyed catching up today.
Bravo! I would to made basement like your idea!Beautiful!
Thanks!