As with many basements remodel, the family-friendly basement remodel was not without problems. However, overcoming them was fun. Hiding the bars was an extremely challenging task. In this particular instance, it was a part puzzle and part connect-the-dots.
On this side, you will find access to the second entrance to the playhouse and storage solutions to keep books and toys in order. Baskets and bins allow you to tidy up fast.
The All-Ages Lounge
A family-friendly basement remodels for more than just children. While the issue of support posts was instrumental in shaping some great playrooms, It also helped us design an area that adults would love. For instance, we created a site for a high wine refrigerator with adjacent shelves to conceal some stylish posts.
The Space is Expanding for The Whole Family
Our clients needed a place for gathering with family and friends. They also wanted an area for their children to play in a safe environment where they could keep an eye on their children. The plan included a huge playroom, a TV room with plenty of flooring space, an exercise space with lots of storage built-in, a wine fridge, and a beautiful powder room.
The Most Common Basement Problems Support Posts Are Unbearable
Support posts located in the basement are essential to the structural integrity of the whole house and shouldn’t get handled. Moving these posts will increase the cost enough that the homeowners are better to move them in many situations. We embraced our posts. Let them lead us.
The design of the room and the location of the built-ins we designed get heavily influenced by the positions supporting the space. We began the project by creating a unique area by adding features that fit the family’s needs. At the exact time, these elements disguise the posts. Posts get concealed in the structure of the playhouse, and we created the built-ins around the bases. The challenge of working on these posts produced an area that had plenty of character and a unique appearance.
Exercise Alcove
The posts of the lounge have inspired us to design the shelving system we created to store books and other items. There’s room to put in some equipment for exercise and floor exercises.
Backyard Playhouse Style
One of the best ways to hide posts was through the design of this gorgeous playhouse. The roof gets covered with shingles, an outdoor-style lamp, and a pass-through window. Including some architecture from the outside gave the playhouse a distinct appearance.
We chose a kid-sized scale for the playhouse, which includes an opening smaller than the standard. That creates the impression that it’s a space that’s a little special and exclusively for kids.
The Powder Room
It’s a great pleasure having a bath in the finished basement. A vibrant blue vanity cabinet is a perfect example of a cheerful color scheme. Additionally, the vanity comes with an open drawer underneath the cabinet doors. We’ve been suggesting this excellent feature to our customers in recent months. It’s a great place to store bathroom products or towels.
A fun selection of artwork from the home’s collection forms a vibrant mini-gallery wall.
Kid-Friendly Play Area
In the playhouse is the play kitchen. Two bean bags can get used for relaxing to read. Also, a rug and pompom strings suspended from the ceiling will add colorful color.
The Staircase
The staircases leading to the basement get often overlooked as a design opportunity. But this is different. We utilized butt boards to create noticeable wainscoting due to the shiny paint. The dark stained wood on the railing and treads create a gorgeous contrast. A stylish lamp lights the room up.
Fun Customized Touches for the Entire Family
Apart from a few unique features, we kept the doors, walls, and ceilings all white to maintain the room bright. The color echoes on the wall with a polka-dot pattern, brightening the adjacent play area. A nice rug provides the kids with a comfortable space to play. It’s also a great place to do floor exercises. Recessed ceiling lighting also helps. The wood tones of high-end vinyl flooring provide the space and add warmth.
It doesn’t matter if you require work-from-home spaces, an online school, or a space to work out; 2020 has shown that having a flexible area such as this is beneficial.
Basement Before
After becoming familiar with this basement, let’s look at how it looked before. It isn’t easy to imagine. Because of the light white paint, custom finishes, and intelligent lighting scheme, It isn’t easy to believe this area is underground. Our clients now enjoy a spacious and bright room for their entire family.
In the process of renovating your basement, a variety of skills get needed. At Ottawa Home Pros, we bring the various abilities you require all under one roof. Call us at (613)-288-9145 or email us at info@ottawahomepros.com for any basement project.
