Darien, Illinois
You do not need an estate to justify a cigar lounge. Darien's 70s through 90s housing stock holds thousands of solid basements, many still original or wearing a dated finish, and a modest sealed lounge with proper ventilation fits both the space and the budget.
We build practical versions here: a right-sized room, a gasketed door, dedicated exhaust with makeup air, and a humidor cabinet instead of a walk-in. The rest of the basement can stay family space. Free in-home design consultations, itemized quotes, permits handled, licensed and insured.
It starts with a free in-home design consultation. We measure your basement, check moisture and mechanicals, and talk through how you want the space to live. You get a design and an itemized quote, we handle permits and inspections, and one team runs the build from the first cut to the final walkthrough. Most projects take 6 to 12 weeks of construction.
Yes, if it is built correctly. A compact room with two or three chairs, a proper sealed envelope, and a right-sized exhaust fan works exactly like a larger one. What you should not do is smoke in an unsealed basement corner, because odor migrates into framing and ductwork. Correct construction is what matters, not square footage.
Not from the lounge we build. The room is sealed off from your existing supply and return runs entirely, and its dedicated exhaust fan keeps it under negative pressure with its own makeup air. Smoke leaves through a new duct to the exterior. We also seal rim joists and penetrations inside the lounge, which older basements usually need.
Yes, and many Darien clients bundle it. While the lounge is framed and sealed, we can refresh the surrounding family room with new drywall, flooring, and lighting under the same permit and schedule. The itemized quote keeps the lounge and the remodel as separate sections so you can trim either one.
Tell us about your basement and we will follow up within one business day to set up an in-home visit.