by Wentworth, Inc.
Chevy Chase, MD, US 20815 · 204 photos
Loft-Like Basement Renovation
http://www.wentworthstudio.com

 
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houston50 wrote:
wall color - what is the wall color? »
· Comment · 4 months ago
Wentworth, Inc. All paint by Benjamin Moore but exact colors not available at this time. Looking into it - also a local Benjamin Moore store should be able to provide a close match if you show this image.
4 months ago ·
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dk_nguyen wrote:
Like the tile - I like the color and the tile used for the floor. What is the tile name and where can I get it? »
· · Comment · 4 months ago
Wentworth, Inc. Dal tile 12” x 24”
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mdmo2 wrote:
I love this basement! I seem to have a lot more ductwork though. - Does this house have radiant heat instead of forced air? And, if radiant, are the basement floors heated? »
· Comment · 8 months ago
ryanduman You know if you have like a lowes or home depot, they sell radiant heat strips you install under your flooring, it is inexpensive, adds to resale value, and it's comfy (: and as for duct work I have the same problem, if your ceilings are too small to add a drop ceiling in the basement to hide it, they make at lowes a variety of options, where you just pin it straight to the ceiling, it doesn't take away from height, hides ductwork.
7 months ago · ·
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Emily Marker wrote:
How did they control the appearance of wiring and cables in the ceiling? »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Wentworth, Inc. Hi Emily Marker,
We used our best judgement to minimize and conceal the wiring and cables in the ceiling and then painted everything white.

Thank you,
marketing@wentworthstudio.com

p.s. please check out our eBook, From House to Home: An Architect's Perspective on Remodeling (http://www.wentworthstudio.com/blog/online-remodeling-book)
8 months ago ·
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marcishephard wrote:
How did you do the wood slats? And what type of wood was used? »
· · Comment · 9 months ago
ryanduman Is there a metal frame the wood was built onto or is it just straight wood? Because I'm doing a reno on a house, and there at two poles in the basement I need to make into a functional spot and was going to do this, could you tell me how it was constructed?
7 months ago ·
14649 I have the same question as ryanduman. What was the poplar wood built onto and is there an opening to access the wires for other devices. Would you explain how it was constructed? My husband and I are working on rehabbing our basement now and are just at the stage of putting in joists/drywall. thank you
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soulio wrote:
What brand of track lighting did you use? - Amazing basement renovation! I'm looking for a high quality, bright white track light system that won't yellow with age... »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Wentworth, Inc. Hi soulio,
the track lighting we used is Lightolier (www.lightolier.com). Thanks for the compliment!

marketing@wentworthstudio.com
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savannahh22 wrote:
I love the media area !! Did you build the whole "media" area? ( room area with tv sofa and chairs) - I would really like to have this area in my basement. »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Wentworth, Inc. Hi savannahh22,
yes, we built the whole media room but the homeowners supplied the TV, sofa and chairs.

Thank you,
marketing@wentworthstudio.com

p.s. please check out our eBook, From House to Home: An Architect's Perspective on Remodeling (http://www.wentworthstudio.com/blog/online-remodeling-book)
8 months ago ·
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visit wrote:
how do you sound proof the exposed joist ceiling from top floor noises? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
bennettg To go back to the soundproofing issue, we loved the exposed ceiling and would love to do the same in our basement. However, we have a workout room and electric drum set down there. Currently, we get almost no noise upstairs -- presumably due largely to the current drop ceiling. If we remove the ceiling tile, I'm concerned about how much noise will penetrate to the kitchen and family room upstairs. Since we've been living here almost 20 years, adding a sound attenuation mat is not an option and the floors are largely wood.

I'm trying to figure out if I'd be silly to remove the current ceiling tiles. Can you provide an idea of how much noise came up from the basement in this project?

Thanks a lot.
8 months ago ·
Katina Wall A ton of noise comes up from below and you can hear a pin drop from above.
5 months ago ·
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raellis wrote:
what is the flooring? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Wentworth, Inc. Hi Aikman, Per our info from the project, they are porcelain tiles but I don't have any other info, i.e., manfucturer, listed in our info. The tiles were installed in orthogonal, running board pattern in the basement area that you see.

thanks for the question,
marketing@wentworthstudio.com

p.s. check out our eBook, "From House to Home" at http://www.wentworthstudio.com/blog/online-remodeling-book
4 months ago ·
williamliberato In other words brick pattern,,, ;)
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dcarter674 wrote:
How did you paint the open ceiling? What kind of paint and is it sprayed on? »
· Comment · 5 months ago
holthausvi wrote:
I love the whole room! What flooring did you use? Want to duplicate!thank you! »
· Comment · 5 months ago
mahlga wrote:
What is the square footage of this basement and can you give a ball park on the cost to do it? - I have a similar shape basement and loved the concept of loft style. I'd like to get an idea of the square footage of this basement and also the cost (just to build the space). Thanks »
· Comment · 7 months ago
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added by Cathy Lara to A Gloomy Basement Lightens Up
The open floor plan and exposed joists give the feeling of additional height. Wood strip-clad interior columns conceal support beam, ducts, pipes and wires."Instead of trying to fuse the look of the basement with the traditional design of the upper floors, we opted for a simpler design that reflected their current taste and lifestyle," Wentworth says.
24. A Gloomy Basement Lightens UpThis inspiring basement's before and after photos presented Houzzers with tips on how to turn a dark and damp basement into a pristine living space. While the structural work on this space was intense, a simple palette and an emphasis on strong materials resulted in a clean and durable design.
added by Becky Harris to 5 Awe-Inspiring Basement Renovations
Designer and builder Bruce Wentworth left the rafters exposed and painted them white to lighten up the space. He used wood strips to cover some of the more unsightly elements, like ductwork and structural posts, and in this area to create a clever media wall.
6. Modern basement in Maryland. An open floor plan and exposed joists on the ceiling create visual lightness in this previously dark and damp basement. Readers loved the little details that helped make it more modern, including the wood treatment around the center column. See more of this basement
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FLOORS. covered posts, even ceiling. lights, etc... But what about sound?
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Rec Room - Example of covering Loli column
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Ceiling
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open ceiling
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ceiling
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Painted ceiling
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white basement ceiling
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open ceiling painted white.. looks nice, bright, and open
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Happy space
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Ceiling idea for basement
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Word Pillow
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lighten up a basement
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Slats for mechanicals
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Exposed Beams
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Exposed Ceiling
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TV WALL BETWEEN TWO POSTS
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unfinished ceiling
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The whole set up
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notes show the tile as wentworth inc Dal tile 12 x 24
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room divider with tv?
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Room divider and ceiling
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Basement Ceiling
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Painted floor joists.
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very nicely lit room
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Way to "wrap" beams
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Wood
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Beautiful basement!
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Wood
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Tv wall
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exposed rafters