Rainbow Falls Glen

Back in the Prohibition era, Speakeasies were forbidden destinations. With the whisper of a code word, entry was permitted to an illegal drinking establishment. The owner of Basement Builders wanted sophisticated style for his single family home in the Chestermere community of Rainbow Falls, yet he also wanted a relaxed, enjoyable atmosphere.

With authentic barn wood cladding accents throughout the basement, oversized 5 mm luxury vinyl planks on the floors are the consummate complement.

Blue damask covers feature walls behind the viewing screen and along one side of the bar, where artwork echoes the Speakeasy theme.

When it’s time to draw the the Hunter Douglas Powerview blinds, visitors to this basement need only to say, “Okay Google.” The blinds are fully integrated with Google Home. Meanwhile, 45 LED potlights and secondary lighting with yellow filament bulbs are ready to add the perfect mood lighting, at the touch of a switch controlled by Lutron Caseta — with the option to talk instead, as these lights are also integrated with Google Home.

Every element was carefully considered for how it would elevate the homeowner’s goal of transforming a walk downstairs into a journey to a different era — while featuring all the modern elements of a luxury custom basement. And because the homeowner is the owner of Basement Builders, this modern Speakeasy has become a showroom for potential clients.