When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

シカゴにある巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

Jeff Beck Photography
シアトルにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、タイルの暖炉まわり、グレーの床、標準型暖炉) の写真

シカゴにある広いカントリー風のおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、クッションフロア、グレーの床) の写真

サンフランシスコにある高級な広いカントリー風のおしゃれな地下室 (セラミックタイルの床、グレーの床、半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり) の写真

ニューヨークにある高級な広いラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (窓あり) 、ベージュの壁、クッションフロア、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

ミネアポリスにある中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (全地下、ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

コロンバスにある高級な中くらいなラスティックスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (窓あり) 、ベージュの壁、無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

Limestone Tile Gas fireplace. Custom Burner, black glass and inset TV.
シカゴにある高級な中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (全地下、ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、グレーの床) の写真

This bathroom was a must for the homeowners of this 100 year old home. Having only 1 bathroom in the entire home and a growing family, things were getting a little tight. This bathroom was part of a basement renovation which ended up giving the homeowners 14” worth of extra headroom. The concrete slab is sitting on 2” of XPS. This keeps the heat from the heated floor in the bathroom instead of heating the ground and it’s covered with hand painted cement tiles. Sleek wall tiles keep everything clean looking and the niche gives you the storage you need in the shower. Custom cabinetry was fabricated and the cabinet in the wall beside the tub has a removal back in order to access the sewage pump under the stairs if ever needed. The main trunk for the high efficiency furnace also had to run over the bathtub which lead to more creative thinking. A custom box was created inside the duct work in order to allow room for an LED potlight. The seat to the toilet has a built in child seat for all the little ones who use this bathroom, the baseboard is a custom 3 piece baseboard to match the existing and the door knob was sourced to keep the classic transitional look as well. Needless to say, creativity and finesse was a must to bring this bathroom to reality. Although this bathroom did not come easy, it was worth every minute and a complete success in the eyes of our team and the homeowners. An outstanding team effort. Leon T. Switzer/Front Page Media Group

フィラデルフィアにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (窓あり) 、ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

Иван Сорокин
サンクトペテルブルクにあるお手頃価格の広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (全地下、ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

When my client had to move from her company office to work at home, she set up in the dining room. Despite her best efforts, this was not the long-term solution she was looking for. My client realized she needed a dedicated space not on the main floor of the home. On one hand, having your office space right next to the kitchen is handy. On the other hand, it made separating work and home life was not that easy. The house was a ranch. In essence, the basement would run entire length of the home. As we came down the steps, we entered a time capsule. The house was built in the 1950’s. The walls were covered with original knotty pine paneling. There was a wood burning fireplace and considering this was a basement, high ceilings. In addition, there was everything her family could not store at their own homes. As we wound though the space, I though “wow this has potential”, Eventually, after walking through the laundry room we came to a small nicely lit room. This would be the office. My client looked at me and asked what I thought. Undoubtedly, I said, this can be a great workspace, but do you really want to walk through this basement and laundry to get here? Without reservation, my client said where do we start? Once the design was in place, we started the renovation. The knotty pine paneling had to go. Specifically, to add some insulation and control the dampness and humidity. The laundry room wall was relocated to create a hallway to the office. At the far end of the room, we designated a workout zone. Weights, mats, exercise bike and television are at the ready for morning or afternoon workouts. The space can be concealed by a folding screen for party time. Doors to an old closet under the stairs were relocated to the workout area for hidden storage. Now we had nice wall for a beautiful console and mirror for storage and serving during parties. In order to add architectural details, we covered the old ugly support columns with simple recessed millwork panels. This detail created a visual division between the bar area and the seating area in front of the fireplace. The old red brick on the fireplace surround was replaced with stack stone. A mantle was made from reclaimed wood. Additional reclaimed wood floating shelves left and right of the fireplace provides decorative display while maintaining a rustic element balancing the copper end table and leather swivel rocker. We found an amazing rug which tied all of the colors together further defining the gathering space. Russet and burnt orange became the accent color unifying each space. With a bit of whimsy, a rather unusual light fixture which looks like roots from a tree growing through the ceiling is a conversation piece. The office space is quite and removed from the main part of the basement. There is a desk large enough for multiple screens, a small bookcase holding office supplies and a comfortable chair for conference calls. Because working from home requires many online meetings, we added a shiplap wall painted in Hale Navy to contrast with the orange fabric on the chair. We finished the décor with a painting from my client’s father. This is the background online visitors will see. The last and best part of the renovation is the beautiful bar. My client is an avid collector of wine. She already had the EuroCave refrigerator, so I incorporated it into the design. The cabinets are painted Temptation Grey from Benjamin Moore. The counter tops are my favorite hard working quartzite Brown Fantasy. The backsplash is a combination of rustic wood and old tin ceiling like porcelain tiles. Together with the textures of the reclaimed wood and hide poofs balanced against the smooth finish of the cabinets, we created a comfortable luxury for relaxing. There is ample storage for bottles, cans, glasses, and anything else you can think of for a great party. In addition to the wine storage, we incorporated a beverage refrigerator, an ice maker, and a sink. Floating shelves with integrated lighting illuminate the back bar. The raised height of the front bar provides the perfect wine tasting and paring spot. I especially love the pendant lights which look like wine glasses. Finally, I selected carpet for the stairs and office. It is perfect for noise reduction. Meanwhile for the overall flooring, I specifically selected a high-performance vinyl plank floor. We often use this product as it is perfect to install on a concrete floor. It is soft to walk on, easy to clean and does not reduce the overall height of the space.

Finished basement stairway
ボストンにある高級な広いモダンスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真

This coffered ceiling detail brings character and warmth to an open recreational area. ©Finished Basement Company.
ミネアポリスにある高級な広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (グレーの床、全地下、ベージュの壁、濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし) の写真

Basement Pub. Rob Karosis Photographer
ニューヨークにあるトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (濃色無垢フローリング、暖炉なし、全地下、ベージュの壁、グレーの床) の写真

Jeff Beck Photography
シアトルにある高級な中くらいなトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床、標準型暖炉、タイルの暖炉まわり) の写真

ロンドンにあるエクレクティックスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (ベージュの壁、コンクリートの床、グレーの床) の写真

シカゴにある巨大なトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな地下室 (半地下 (ドアあり)、ベージュの壁、磁器タイルの床、暖炉なし、グレーの床) の写真