It’s been said that when you dream about a house, the basement represents your subconscious level. Perhaps that was true in the past, when basements were often neglected. But in most of today’s new builds and remodels, lower levels are becoming valuable living spaces. If you’re looking at building or renovating, opening up that lower level with sufficient light can add square footage and value to your home. In addition, having access to bright indoor areas can help combat cabin fever, which peaks in late winter. Looking at the photos here, you’d never know what you’re seeing is a lower level. That’s because a smart builder knew that bringing natural light into the space was key. Our job, in furnishing the space, was to make the most of that light. The off-white walls and light grey carpet provide a good base. A grey sectional sofa with clean, modern lines easily fits into the spacious room. It’s an ideal piece to encourage people to spend time together. The strong, forgiving linen resists staining, and like a blank canvas this true neutral allows for accessorizing with various throws and pillows depending on the season. The cream-colored throw echoes the light colors in the space, while the nubby pillow adds a textured contrast.

ポートランドにあるお手頃価格の広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (緑の壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし、緑の床) の写真

Soft grey and Charcoal palette. Drapery adorned with mixed use fabrics. Chairs were carefully selected with a combination of solid and geometric patterned fabrics. Carlson Productions, LLC

Chris Parkinson Photography
ソルトレイクシティにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (黄色い壁、カーペット敷き、両方向型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

ウィルトシャーにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな応接間 (青い壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、グレーの床) の写真

alexis hamilton
ハンプシャーにあるお手頃価格の広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

ブリッジポートにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

デトロイトにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、テレビなし、白い床) の写真

This grand formal living room has a nod to traditional Tuscan charm with a modern and glamorous twist. Bring greens and teals create a bright space with multiple seating area. Custom drapery panels flank the gorgeous set of large bay windows.

ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなLDK (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、据え置き型テレビ、ベージュの床、折り上げ天井) の写真

It was a pleasure to help this single dad transform a previous French Country motif into a Handsome Space with Masculine Vibe. The homeowner loves the blues you find in the Caribbean so we used those as accent colors throughout the rooms. Entry We painted the walls Sherwin Williams’ Latte (SW6108) to add warmth. We accessorized the homeowner’s beautiful burl wood cabinet with vibrant artwork and whimsical Chinese horses. I always recommend task lighting in a Foyer, if possible, and the rectangular lamp shade is the perfect shape to fit on the small end of the cabinet. Powder Room I adore the Candace Olson wallpaper we used in the Powder Room. The blocks look like sections of wood. It works great with the existing granite. Other examples of wallpaper here and here. Great Room We touched every surface in this Great Room from painting the walls Nomadic Desert (SW6107) to painting the ceiling Double Latte (SW9108) to make the room feel cozier to replacing the carpet with this transitional style with striated pattern to painting the white built-ins. Furniture placement was a real challenge because the grand piano needed to stay without blocking the traffic flow through the space. The homeowner also wanted us to incorporate his chess table and chairs. We centered a small seating area in front of the fireplace utilizing two oversized club chairs and an upholstered ottoman with a wood tray that slides. The wood bases on the chairs helps their size not overpower the room. The velvet ottoman fabric with navy, azure, and teal blues is a showstopper. We used the homeowner’s wonderful collection of unique puzzle boxes to accessorize the built-ins. We just added some pops of blues, greens and silver. The homeowner loves sculptural objects so the nickel twig wall decor was the perfect focal point above the mantle. We opted not to add anything to the mantle so it would not distract from the art piece. We added decorative drapery panels installed on short rods between each set of doors. The homeowner was open to this abstract floral pattern in greens and blues! We reupholstered the cushions for the chess table chairs in a fun geometric fabric that coordinates with the panel fabric. The homeowner does not use this set of doors to access the deck so we were able to position the table directly in front of them. Kelly Sisler of Kelly Faux Creations worked her magic on the built-ins. We used Sherwin Williams’ Mega Greige (SW7031) as the base and then applied a heavy bronze glaze. It completely transformed the Great Room. Other examples of painting built-ins here and here. We hoped you enjoyed this Handsome Space with Masculine Vibe. It was quite a transformation!

Belluza – Sweet Breeze: Mint is everywhere!! Belluza in Sweet Breeze has a simple and elegant pattern that offers a classic look to any space. The tiny yellow details add an unexpected pop of color to the design.

フィラデルフィアにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、青い床) の写真

Brantley Photography
マイアミにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (青い壁、カーペット敷き、壁掛け型テレビ、暖炉なし) の写真

Loft style living room at the top of the stairs between bedrooms. Photography by Spacecrafting
ミネアポリスにある高級な広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、暖炉なし、据え置き型テレビ) の写真

クリーブランドにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、横長型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、テレビなし、ベージュの床) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (ベージュの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、漆喰の暖炉まわり、テレビなし) の写真

Alexis Hamilton
ハンプシャーにあるお手頃価格の広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなリビング (グレーの壁、カーペット敷き、標準型暖炉、石材の暖炉まわり、埋込式メディアウォール) の写真

アムステルダムにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれな独立型リビング (黒い壁、カーペット敷き、壁掛け型テレビ) の写真