by TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders
Minneapolis, MN, US 55408 · 300 photos
Kid-Friendly Basement
http://www.trehus.biz

Our clients wanted to finish the walkout basement in their 10-year old home. They were looking for a family room, craft area, bathroom and a space to transform into a “guest room” for the occasional visitor. They wanted a space that could handle a crowd of young children, provide lots of storage and was bright and colorful. The result is a beautiful space featuring custom cabinets, a kitchenette, a craft room, and a large open area for play and entertainment. Cleanup is a snap with durable surfaces and movable storage, and the furniture is easy for children to rearrange. Photo by John Reed Foresman.

 
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Angela Pascoe wrote:
Pendant - /Can you tell me where to ding this pendant drum... »
· Comment · 12 days ago
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders It's a 'Classique' 20" Pendant Round by Stonegate Designs. The pattern is called Urchin Stripe, which I cannot find online right now. Another place to check if you like the patterned look on these drum pendants is at the Galbraith & Paul products sold through Room & Board.
11 days ago · ·
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carac36 wrote:
Floor - What did you use on floor »
· Comment · 4 months ago
TreHus Architects+Interior Designers+Builders It is acid-stained concrete in a terra cotta color. However, colors will vary slightly from company to company and even from floor to floor.
4 months ago ·
ntrama Who can do this acid stain for me in my own basement. Can you tell me how to do this in my own basement?
4 weeks ago ·
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missyme wrote:
This corner is heaven. Is the floor concrete? What material are the white walls? »
· Comment · 11 months ago
lynndevlieg I love everything about it. Light filled, durable surfaces, room to spread out over multiple workstations, great storage, the dark band of shelving to unify the space. Fabulous.
10 months ago ·
11434 Great room! Can you tell me where the table is from?
3 months ago ·
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cskurtz wrote:
Where did you get this table from? I love it for my craft room. »
· · Comment · 11 months ago
juliaexton Thanks for the comments above, I have been searching for an island just like this on castors, so I will look to go the same route.
6 months ago · ·
michaelkim juliaexton- I think you may be happy with going to Costco or Home Depot. They have HUSKY work bench style cabinets with bamboo surfaces and they are on casters. Perhaps you could use one to fit your needs.
2 months ago ·
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mml_54 wrote:
Demensions - What are the dementions of the room? What is the smallest room size this design would fit into? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
hayleyhammond wrote:
Could you tell me the color of paint used on the island? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
What Houzz contributors are saying:
There are two workstations in the craft area, marked by counter space that wraps around two walls. Wall space is used for art display, storage and an accessible wrapping paper station. Casters on the island allow it to be moved right next to the countertops or placed in the center of the craft room. The island's stainless steel top makes cleaning up after finger painting and cutting a breeze. Wall paint: Cloud White, Benjamin Moore; island legs and base paint: Fresh Olive, Benjamin Moore
Wraparound counter space and a large island table on casters make this basement workstation a gift wrapping maven's dream. Casters on the island allow it to be moved right next to the countertops or placed in the center of the crafts room — whatever the needs may be for the holidays.
4. Open the shades. Beyond interior lights, take advantage of any available natural light: It can be great for creating artwork and soothing for doing homework. “Consider creating focal points around windows to keep the room bright as well as visually open up the space overall,” says Denson.
Work through your home, room by room. Following your checklist, work your way slowly through the entire house — you may want to divvy up the task over several weekends. Record a brief description of each item, how many you have, how much it cost and the year you purchased it. Don't leave out any nooks or crannies. Craft rooms, sheds, attics, workshops, porches and garages should all be carefully examined and documented.
What Houzzers are commenting on:
added by schmer to schmer's ideas (31 hours ago)
in place of bar, use galvanized top
added by jonesbjwb to jonesbjwb's Ideas (39 hours ago)
Like this too
added by Solveig Elios to solveig_elios's ideas (43 hours ago)
children's playroom
added by sarah368 to SBK Consulting Office 2013 (45 hours ago)
Island
added by gothicchic to craftroom (46 hours ago)
rollen unterm tisch
added by reinoviva to reinoviva's Ideas (2 days ago)
桌子
added by pamspe to pamspe's ideas (2 days ago)
It'd clean & neat. Pleasing to the eye, not overly busy
added by irennet to irennet's Ideas (2 days ago)
Table
added by roberg to roberg's ideas (3 days ago)
Casters
added by peterson8 to peterson8's basement ideas (4 days ago)
Great craft table. What are floors made of?
added by Sam Blanco to sam_blanco's ideas (4 days ago)
Kid craft stainless
added by lgenone to craft room (5 days ago)
Counter height counters and island w chairs
added by Joanie Martel to joanie_martel's Ideas (5 days ago)
Atelier!!
added by elky88 to Living, Office, Stairs (5 days ago)
craft room
added by J&J to family / kids room (5 days ago)
Use of cupboards and household stationery
added by carolinerenee to basement (5 days ago)
basement craftroom
added by barbj85 to inventory stuff (6 days ago)
neatness counts!
added by katows to bonus room (6 days ago)
could be foosball or pool table, built in could be for party or doing homework and storage.
added by duchesskt to Craft Room (6 days ago)
Craft Room on concrete
added by issier to craft/school room (6 days ago)
table, counters and closed cabinets
added by shelsalmon to shelsalmon's ideas (7 days ago)
love this table
added by gourav786 to Gourav (7 days ago)
cupboard style
added by cravenkara to laundry (8 days ago)
table
added by amymann2009 to Favs (8 days ago)
laundry room table ideas
added by billmcsherry to billmcsherry's Ideas (8 days ago)
Basement craft room w/o carpet
added by teresasua to teresasua's ideas (8 days ago)
Cuadros
added by christiertaylor to Kids Play Room (8 days ago)
Organization
added by mimijacobs to Kitchen Ideas (9 days ago)
desk
added by jltg to townhouse (9 days ago)
Studio table
added by mariacoffey to bonus room (9 days ago)
craft area/homework area
added by jwelsh1 to Craft room (9 days ago)
table and chairs
added by kcrippen to kcrippen's Ideas (9 days ago)
Classroom
added by Ron Anastacio to ron_anastacio's ideas (9 days ago)
concrete floors
added by Mary Beckerle to mary_beckerle's Ideas (9 days ago)
Floor
added by mdebone to Craft/Laundry (9 days ago)
Casters to table.
added by stowiek to Kids Ideas (10 days ago)
Would LOVE a craft table in basement...
added by dkstarfish to dkstarfish's ideas (10 days ago)
craft room
added by irenebisson to irenebisson's ideas (10 days ago)
Fun
added by susanzau to susanzau's ideas (10 days ago)
desk and chairs, colors
added by drsoma to drsoma's ideas (10 days ago)
almirah table
added by jockomonkey to jockomonkey's Ideas (10 days ago)
Countertops and storage
added by saulhouse to saulhouse Good Things (10 days ago)
love this workroom!!!!!
added by Laurel Ennis to Basements (10 days ago)
painting area?
added by dtmo to tdmo's ideas (10 days ago)
work room
added by norilyn to norilyn's Ideas (10 days ago)
Quilt room
added by tammyste to storage ideas (10 days ago)
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added by beccashieh to senior project (10 days ago)
floors for office kid friendly
added by fletchno1 to fletchno1's ideas (10 days ago)
craft room
added by Kimberley Zini to kimberley_zini's Ideas (10 days ago)
rolls for wrapping paper
added by vbelshaw to kitchens (11 days ago)
island
added by crabtreestudio to Vintage Playroom (11 days ago)
long clean counters
added by metseyino to metseyino's Ideas (11 days ago)
idea for children's room
added by kmlopez to kmlopez's ideas (11 days ago)
Storage, clean colors and lines, light
added by ckew to ckew's Ideas (11 days ago)
Office
added by Kim Guttschow to Kitchen (11 days ago)
Steel island top/ Michigan rental house
added by gilliskate to House- building ideas (11 days ago)
Studio
added by Dace Kuplā to kitchen (11 days ago)
skapja karnīze & dizains
added by tgchi to kitchen (11 days ago)
Stainless table top
added by emilyphilpott to emilyphilpott's ideas (11 days ago)
love work space area. dining room could become this
added by stereonewfies to someday 2 (11 days ago)
Studio table
added by adeliaramsey to adeliaramsey's Ideas (11 days ago)
studyroom
added by cliptix to cliptix's Ideas (11 days ago)
This is a great craft room.
added by carolina1968 to carolina1968's Ideas (11 days ago)
Estudio2
added by Lynn to 1212's ideas (11 days ago)
inventory of home
added by smonsalvo to smonsalvo's ideas (11 days ago)
for attic
added by helene55 to Helene 55 (11 days ago)
Atelier - table en stenless
added by judykrn to judykrn's ideas (11 days ago)
love the table
added by Rafaela Ritter to rafaela_ritter's Ideas (11 days ago)
Atelier
added by chickencreek to chickencreek's ideas (11 days ago)
craft room
added by caparkhill to caparkhill's ideas (11 days ago)
light over table \ for work table down stair/laundry room
added by Debbie Turner to debbie_turner's ideas (11 days ago)
Really great activity/craft room!
added by kindkath to Kitchen (12 days ago)
Love the table and that is a good color green for new kitchen.
added by rasara to rasara's ideas (12 days ago)
sala-stalas su ratukais
added by alepoca to alepoca's Favorites (12 days ago)
Cuarto estudio
added by juliem2013 to juliem2013's ideas (12 days ago)
work table
added by littlemoaction to Kitchen ideas (12 days ago)
Island
added by stacnbri to stacnbri's ideas (12 days ago)
basement/office
added by rashdiw52 to kitchen (12 days ago)
table
added by homekeptheart to new house (12 days ago)
great craft room!!
added by shenandoahgirl to shenandoahgirl's Ideas (12 days ago)
workshop
added by sharlafrazier to sharlafrazier's ideas (12 days ago)
craft table
added by laura3 to laura3's ideas (12 days ago)
awesome office craft room
added by amm101 to amm101's ideas (12 days ago)
I would love to hava a large office that can double as a craft space
added by lorij123 to lorij123's ideas (12 days ago)
I like this table top.
added by mrinalsinha to mrinalsinha's ideas (12 days ago)
island legs and wheels
added by srust to srust's ideas (12 days ago)
craft room
added by cjschmid to office (12 days ago)
something like this for the office but on a much smaller scale
added by kiki0524 to Craft Room (12 days ago)
Craft room
added by taraxeller to Kids study (12 days ago)
Kids craft room/homework/hangout
added by hkoopea to Office/Work room (12 days ago)
crafts table on castors: great idea for a work table in the office. Looks like it has storage as well.
added by Uriel Perez to uperez's Ideas (12 days ago)
Cuarto de trabajo
added by aliceshairzay to Study (12 days ago)
study desk w/ drawers
added by ryoder to ryoder's ideas (12 days ago)
cool work area
added by basskitchen to basskitchen's ideas (12 days ago)
gotta have this table!
added by ldfthompson1 to ldfthompson1's ideas (12 days ago)
Black cabinet
added by jairabanu to jairabanu's ideas (12 days ago)
work room
added by anatmo to גינה (12 days ago)
מטבחים
added by louisehouse to louisehouse's ideas (12 days ago)
office
added by viclab to viclab's Ideas (12 days ago)
Basement
added by Rachel Beard to rachel_beard2576's Ideas (13 days ago)
Basement table
added by philipkathy to philipkathy's Ideas (13 days ago)
Love the studio finish
added by jberry437 to jberry437's ideas (13 days ago)
FOR RICHARD
added by asouthaby to asouthaby's Ideas (13 days ago)
Awesome office/workroom
added by peggle to Basement (13 days ago)
Table
added by 18kajohn to Kaias New House (13 days ago)
Arts and Crafts area in kids area
added by thewelchco to Organizing (13 days ago)
good ideas
added by psgoodman to SML (13 days ago)
Stainless steel top
added by vanderb1 to Living Room Ideas (14 days ago)
idea for kids basement room
added by jeancatt to office (14 days ago)
counters
added by rumple57 to rumple57's Ideas (14 days ago)
Hobby craft room/garage layout
added by resh_78 to resh_78's Ideas (14 days ago)
table-costco/home depot, acid stain terra cotta
added by resh_78 to basement (14 days ago)
love this functional space w/ large writing area w/ wheels
added by katekohr to katekohr's Ideas (14 days ago)
Craft room
added by ivyp to ivyp's ideas (14 days ago)
Gift wrap center under cabinets; table on wheels; stainless table top
added by traciacci to Loch Ness Basement (14 days ago)
storage
added by Lara Turner to Craft Room / Office Ideas (14 days ago)
I love the table top
added by misschelseajean to basement (2 weeks ago)
another craft room!
added by rreichart to rreichart's Favorites (2 weeks ago)
Like work area-scrapping
added by Erin Krebsbach to Craft room/Office (2 weeks ago)
Table
added by nanattack to nanattack's ideas (2 weeks ago)
the work table
added by annsao to annsao's ideas (3 weeks ago)
atelier
added by lavidamd to Basement (3 weeks ago)
great view of concrete flooring
added by bootheelgirl to bootheelgirl's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Sewing studio ideas
added by nancyconnerus to nancyconnerus's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Craft room
added by saintpauligirl to Organization (3 weeks ago)
Wrapping paper
added by rivkah_1 to Bathroom Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Like all the counters where kids (and I) could do things.
added by eas913 to Arts & Craft fun room (3 weeks ago)
It says it was for 5-12 year olds!
added by Sharleen Hawco to Office / Craft Room (3 weeks ago)
Love the standing height table in the centre of the room.
added by geebees to geebees's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Craftroom
added by dejongbiz to basement (3 weeks ago)
I like the big standing cabinet here
added by charlene_brown to charlene_brown's ideas (3 weeks ago)
I like the desk by the window, table in the center on wheels, dark storage (wardrobe) on right.
added by mjulia to mjulia's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Storage/office/crafting room basement
added by hollym59 to hollym59's ideas (3 weeks ago)
the tabletop/work area for the computer under the windo
added by Christine Goett to Exterior Ideas (3 weeks ago)
the island table for school room
added by godboutat to Basement (3 weeks ago)
Workrppm
added by V Richards to living rooms (3 weeks ago)
central work space
added by knox0419 to knox0419's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Parker room
added by louluhorw to louluhorw's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Craft room
added by jennifersmallwood to basement (3 weeks ago)
art room
added by Khaleed Sulaiman to khaleed_sulaiman's ideas (3 weeks ago)
study with island table
added by suziehuntfrazier to suziehuntfrazier's ideas (3 weeks ago)
I think this is what Bart wants
added by tiffanywalling to tiffanywalling's ideas (3 weeks ago)
laundry/craft room - island countertop
added by magaliauto to magaliauto's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Tati's fav aircraft room
added by tesni to tesni [no sion pics !!] (3 weeks ago)
Basement
added by steggie25 to crafts room (3 weeks ago)
work spaces
added by carolstoltz to carolstoltz's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Craft area
added by cjswhimsy to cjswhimsy's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Craft room
added by jlpweatherly to Studio/Craft Storage (3 weeks ago)
neat working table.
added by ncoulouris to Basement (3 weeks ago)
Girls work space
added by abbowen44 to abbowen44's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Flex/laundry
added by crashfranky to crashfranky's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Add laundry!
added by Jingtao Wu to jingtao_wu's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Idea for the basement: floor, desks, maybe window seat
added by Linda Hales to linda_hales's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Craft room
added by Maru Guevara to maru_guevara's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
mesa
added by dancinghare to dancinghare's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Table for studio.
added by lumjacoby to lumjacoby's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Table in middle
added by nicknamebuzz to basement ideas (4 weeks ago)
basement floor
added by csmccaslin to Kitchen Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Table
added by srnewm to srnewm's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Arts and crafts
added by carol46z to bonus art room (4 weeks ago)
Table on rollers at bar height
added by Jennifer Bates to jenniferb77's ideas (4 weeks ago)
upstairs studio/workroom/playroom
added by yhaiston to yhaiston's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
island on casters
added by ramgesarah to ramgesarah's Favorites (4 weeks ago)
Craft room table!
added by mcm123 to mcm123's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Art room
added by dianaball to dianaball's ideas (4 weeks ago)
table is on wheels
added by prettyummy to Home Office Ideas (4 weeks ago)
color and function
added by joannbae to joannbae's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Office
added by barbjz to Project/Sewing Room (4 weeks ago)
Table
added by sissykane to Art Studio (4 weeks ago)
inviting the grandkids in!
added by Mary Beth Hauet to Office (4 weeks ago)
Love the table on casters w/stainless steel top
added by tinkbellandrea to Functional Space (4 weeks ago)
Craft room- hadn't thought of counters for this.
added by emmareg to sous-sol (4 weeks ago)
coin bricolage/bureau enfant/grand espace de travail
added by amandatandf to Den (4 weeks ago)
craft room work space
added by calvinlindsay to calvinlindsay's ideas (4 weeks ago)
table
added by bevrp to Crafts and DIY (4 weeks ago)
Big craft area using white and dark cabinets
added by Tori Enyart to tori_enyart's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Craft table
added by ubernerd to basement (4 weeks ago)
i like the island/ desk
added by Kat Hoyle to kat_hoyle's ideas (4 weeks ago)
light and bright
added by ericsob1 to ericsob1's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
like the gift wrapping paper holders on the wall
added by skoehn to Lincoln guest bedroom (4 weeks ago)
desks along perimeter of room, craft table in the middle
added by mhouston06 to mhouston06's Favorites (4 weeks ago)
craft tatble
added by ashauer to Basement Play Area (4 weeks ago)
Crafting space!
added by kikimama1 to kikimama1's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Good for basements
added by micamiller to micamiller's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Sewing room? Play room
added by aliloo to Basement (5 weeks ago)
Craft area!
added by asunflowerk to asunflowerk's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Craft room
added by Christina Collins to studio ideas (5 weeks ago)
TABLE!
added by sabrus to Basement (5 weeks ago)
Great craft room - practical and clean and uncluttered
added by liloak to Sewing Room (5 weeks ago)
rollers on table
added by Jill Scariano Warszalek to Basement (5 weeks ago)
Wine making table top?
added by leanne1993 to leanne1993's Ideas (5 weeks ago)
Basement craft space
added by margarettruman to Basement ideas (5 weeks ago)
love the brightness of this room
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