Our Mission Statement
Function Basement Design is a basement finishing company that aims to be a local leader in the creative design and finishing of functional basement spaces. Function Basement Design is dedicated to providing professional designs that are inspired by your lifestyle and brought to life through our meticulous craftsmanship. We strive to maintain tight quality control for every basement we finish, ensuring uncompromising standards of design. When you choose Function, you choose an unwavering commitment to quality and customer service.
How We're Different
After taking thorough measurements of your basement space, we give you a lengthy detailed written proposal, a computerized AutoCAD drawing, and a clear explanation of our vision. This helps eliminate any unexpected charges and/or disagreements when we get underway. Although we pride ourselves on maintaining a strict schedule to meet our target completion date, we never forget that it’s your space, and sometimes making changes means making better. We’re always flexible and willing to do what needs to be done to maximize your Function Basement Design.
About The Owner
Hi, I’m Howie Coluzzi, founder and president of Function Basement Design, a medium to high-end basement design-build firm. I reside in Wheaton with my wife Lisa and our three children, Katy, Jack, and Bennett. After receiving my B.S. in Marketing from Northern Illinois University, I went to work for my dad who was a highly detailed and well accomplished custom home builder where I learned how to not only execute great residential spaces, but also learned the right way to treat the client. We had many great years building large, custom homes together.
In 2008, I ventured out and started Function Basement Design with one mission: To make ugly space great space while providing added value to the home and years of enjoyment to the family. I couldn’t do this without the great help from my wife Lisa, an interior architect/designer with over 20 years of professional space planning and design experience. Together, we talk about your space with your lifestyle in mind while sharing the goal of designing a space that is superbly functional and absolutely beautiful.
When I'm not creating great spaces with my amazing team, I'm most likely either with Lisa watching/coaching my sons play basketball and baseball; or I'm enjoying time in the air as an instrument rated private pilot.
