Two different homes with the desire to make their basements a family friendly extension of their first floors, yet two very different style preferences. Both families were looking for a place their kids could retreat with friends, a destination for entertaining all ages and a place where play is welcome.
Read more13 Creative Basement Ideas That Go Beyond Adding a Ping-Pong Table: A Round Up with Architectural Digest
We're honored to be included in Architectural Digest's suggestions for creative basement design ideas! As a collection of ideas from designers all over the country, this article covers so many ways to thoughtfully approach really living in your basement.
Read moreOur Top Four Basement Design Tips
Creating a welcoming, fun and cozy basement is high on the priority list for many of our clients these days. Folks are wanting the basement to be more useful and more beautiful than ever. Here are a few pro-tips for getting the most out of your underground space:
What Lies Beneath (Yes, we're talking about basements): A Feature in This Old House
As inspiration for inviting basements remodels, This Old House featured a 1,200 square foot basement renovation in Glen Ellyn that we had the pleasure of designing.
Read moreMid-Century Modern Country Club Vibes Bring Style and Function to an Unfinished Basement
This newer build home provided a wide open playground with tall ceilings - and of course, plenty of HVAC runs to accommodate. When the client shared her style hopes for the space, we knew the potential and inspiration could come together for something special.
Read moreAn Unfinished Basement Turned Hostess Dream
The unfinished basement - we all know it well. Cold concrete floors, dusty concrete walls, the sounds of the HVAC equipment and so many, many ways the space could be more useful. Don’t get us wrong, an unfinished basement can be great - but after the kids are over rollerblading down there, it's time to convert it to a space that can host more than playdates.
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