Cozy Oasis
Basement Transformation
Transform your basement into a luxurious adult retreat designed for relaxation and entertaining. This Naperville basement remodel features rich finishes, custom cabinetry, a sleek wet bar, and cozy lounge areas. Whether it’s unwinding after a long day or hosting friends in style, this space brings sophisticated comfort right to your home.


After water damage rendered this basement unusable, our team was brought in to reimagine the space for a young family seeking a sophisticated, adult-centered retreat. Starting with a blank slate, we created a luxurious lower-level oasis designed for entertaining and unwinding. The renovation included the addition of a full bathroom, custom wet bar, dramatic wine wall, and a sleek media wall for movie nights and game days. Every design decision was intentional, blending comfort with elegance. Soothing green tones, natural white oak elements, warm accent lighting, and a statement fireplace infuse the space with both style and serenity. The result is a richly layered environment that feels welcoming and refined. Whether hosting friends or enjoying a quiet evening by the fire, this basement now serves as a functional and beautiful extension of the family’s home, proof that even spaces with challenging beginnings can be transformed into something extraordinary.
Key Features:
- Wet bar area
- Custom back lit wine wall
- Bathroom with custom tile detail
- Electric fireplace and media wall
- Cozy conversation area
Timeline:
6 weeks of design
3 months of construction
Location:
Naperville, Il

What was once a dated, underused basement is now a cozy adult retreat filled with character and custom details. This space was completely reimagined, from reworking the layout to overcoming tricky hurdles like low ceiling heights, plumbing challenges, and tight holiday timelines. Our team optimized every inch, creating functional zones while maintaining a seamless, open feel.
A standout design feature is the custom wine wall, which adds both visual interest and purposeful storage. We used Sherwin-Williams’ Succulent to bring a moody elegance to the cabinetry, paired with warm accent lighting to create a layered, inviting glow.
Custom built-ins, a sleek fireplace wall, and refined finishes elevate the space into something truly special. This basement isn’t just renovated, it’s reborn, ready for entertaining or relaxing in style.
A quick peak at the before—we couldn’t be more proud of this one.
We recently completed a basement renovation with SG Home Builders and are beyond happy with the results. From start to finish, they were professional, responsive, and incredibly trustworthy. Their team kept us informed throughout the entire process and made us feel confident every step of the way. The design team listened to our vision and brought it to life. The end result is the basement of our dreams. We love having this space as a great area for our family and highly recommend SG Home Builders. - Kathryn

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I’m beyond grateful for the connection with Ryan and his team. From start to completion to even after completion he has been nothing but amazing and making this process of... read more building a home so much easier especially as a first time builder. He was very transparent with everything and helped lead me in the right direction on so many hard choices. Their experience is shown in the quality of work they do. Very professional, productive, and on time. I highly recommend them.
Chris Carson
Ryan is a working machine combined with his passion for building. You are not just paying for a contractor to get the job done and right. You don't... read more want all the stress that comes with building a house to effect those closest to you. Ryan takes as much as the stress away that he can bye running a tight ship.
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Ryan built our family home and it was a great experience from start to finish. From proactively identifying issues to communicating/engaging through the process, Ryan made sure we were taken... read more care of. The real measure of integrity to me was when those inevitable little things come up as we settled in (and the house settled in too) and Ryan took care of them quickly and efficiently. Highly recommend the SG team!
Zaid Pardesi
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We really enjoyed working with Ryan and his team to complete our home. Even with all the challenges the market presented in 2021/2022, he helped us all along the way... read more to get the house built how we wanted. We will be working again with them when we finish our basement. Thanks SG Home Builder's Team!
Frank Michael
After 45 years in our 2-srory house, we were looking for a ranch home in the western suburbs. During our search, we met Ryan, found a lot, and never... read more spoke to another builder. While the process took longer than we ever imagined, we were fortunate to be working with SG Builders. We always got a response and answers, even if they weren't the answers we hoped for. Ryan and Greg care about their clients, and thought of improvements and made suggestions that we never considered, but added to the safety and beauty of our home. As an accountant, I was pleased with the detail and billing process that Ryan used. It was easy to follow the progress of work and costs with his method. Throughout the process, I always heard back from Ryan or Greg in a timely manner. There is nothing worse than not getting a response - and we always got a response from SG Builders. We would highly recommend SG Builders for any project, and if we ever decide to finish our basement, we will make only one phone call.
Deb Harris
We were so fortunate to have had SG builders to complete our custom home. They were diligent and professional to work with. We especially valued their integrity and transparency throughout... read more the whole process. SG has solid relationships with their trades people and it shows in the quality of work. Ryan was always available and easy to work with and Greg was extremely knowledgeable and creative with solutions. Although we hadn’t started our project with SG builders, we are so thankful they were the builders to complete our dream home that we love!
Kal Patel
