Starry Sips & Scenes transformed a once bare, unfinished basement into a luxury multi-use retreat. This Minnesota basement renovation features a speakeasy-style bar and lounge with dark-stained wood, textured brick, brass accents, and gold wallpaper, paired with a star-lit home theater boasting ten leather recliners and surround sound. Additional spaces include a guest suite with bedroom and bath, a mirrored workout room, and an infrared sauna for ultimate wellness. Perfect for entertaining, relaxing, and working out in style, this basement blends high-end design with functional living.

“This project manages to balance the complexity of a hyper-modern cinema room with the character of an old-school speakeasy, while still maintaining continuity through palette and materials. The black in the countertop ties seamlessly into the star ceiling of the theater, while brick appears both as a backsplash and as a feature wall at the base of the stairs. The brown tones in the theater carpet complement the dark wood stain of the cabinetry, and the brass and black metals repeat throughout the spaces, even connecting to more serene areas like the bath and bedroom. These thoughtful details allow a design filled with texture, color, pattern, and contrast to feel cohesive rather than chaotic.” – NARI