The homeowners were looking to update 3,200 sq. ft. of their walk-out basement that was used for the children’s play area and toy overflow. The builder-grade materials used for the existing finishes left the space feeling dated. The owners envisioned a more polished space for entertaining and relaxing that matched the sophistication of the rest of the house. The majority of the work would be turning the existing basement kitchen into a well-equipped bar and an existing empty room into a home theater. The owner had his eye on an antique ice chest for the bar that influenced the layout and style of the bar. The bar contains other traditional elements such as a wood bar rail molding, brass foot rail, beer tap, and drink rail with glass rinser. Finishes, fixtures, and lighting gave it a modern flair. The wood shelves and bar rail were stained to match the antique ice chest. Custom booth seating was built for the lounge next to the bar with wall-hung televisions. Chair rail molding and drink rails were installed in the adjacent game room. For the home theater, a platform was built for tiered seating with a lighted stair nosing. The existing ceiling was raised, and a soffit was built for cove accent lighting. Custom pilasters line the walls for a traditional feel and surround the projector screen to camouflage the built-in subwoofers. Acoustic panels on the walls also hide the in-wall speakers. The projector is located on the other side of the wall in the utility room, and the equipment cabinet is made to look like one of the pilasters. The flooring throughout was replaced with luxury vinyl plank. Custom vanity cabinets were made for the bathrooms, and the fiberglass shower was replaced with tile.
2022 Best Basement Remodel Over $250,000
November 1, 2022