Danielle's first project through a referral is a real doozy. At her consultation with Annie, the homeowner, Danielle finds out that she has one month to do a huge basement project. The family needs this space to become a playroom, a bathroom, and a nanny suite! New walls will need to be constructed, and the bathroom needs to be built-up from scratch, with floor to ceiling tiles and new fixtures. Not only does Danielle think she's taken on too much for one person to handle, the deadline is set in stone, because at the end of the month the family is moving in! Luckily, her husband Greg has come home from working out-of-town. He finds that Danielle has overrun the house with product samples, drawings, and client meetings. Not accustomed to how Danielle's new business affects their home life, he realizes that he will need to adjust.

Ingrid's basement is Danielle's first major renovation that involves serious construction and structural work. Plus, she'll be wearing two hats, as both designer and project manager. She's also excited because it's her first project with a healthy budget, or so she thinks. Ingrid wants a multi-functional basement with a washroom, guest room, and media area, but digging down a few feet, underpinning, installing radiant floor heating, and pouring a new concrete floor quickly eat up the budget. In order for Ingrid to get everything she wants, Danielle needs to convince her to raise her budget. Danielle's youngest daughter Ella's birthday is also coming up, and with the size of this project being what it is, Danielle has to ask her husband Greg to spearhead the birthday celebrations this year. This will be the first time she has relinquished this role in 16 years. Danielle learns to let go and trust Greg to plan this special activity, because Ingrid's basement needs her time and attention.