Who can help with design for this basement 20' x 65'

Ida Getz

2 years ago

This basement has a large front window 52" x 61", 2 main entrances, windows in the back and a door to exit to the back.

Ceiling height is between 90" - 93"

The front room is separated from the rest of the basement with a concrete wall.

The front room is designed for an office with a toilet and kitchenette.

The back open room will be a playroom area.

What color tiles, what color paint, what color kitchen, any veneer bricks? style doors?

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Jenny
2 years ago
The world is your oyster! Tell us more. Besides playroom, what is the intended function of this space? Is the office area a business space for you, or do you want it for another use? What is the decor like upstairs, as you would want it to tie in a bit to the rest of your home.
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JAN MOYER
2 years ago
Go back and label this your plan

You have pinch points, I assume the bifold door area to be utility. You have no storage to speak of in the designated play area.

You're ahead of yourself for finishes in any scenario....and not enough info to provide. No style, flavor etc. No inspo.
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kandrewspa
2 years ago
For the playroom, what age are the children? What are their interests? Keep in mind that whatever their interests are now, in a couple years it could be something completely different. Start an Ideabook in Houzz, looking at pictures of basements and childrens' playrooms. Once you put 20-25 pictures in an Ideabook you should start seeing common threads that will help you to identify what you like. The style of the doors should be the same as what you have upstairs. The style can be more casual in the basement, but it shouldn't be a huge departure from upstairs. I suggest you use the section between the half bath and the back wall for a TV and sofa, and the middle section for free play and crafts, puzzles, etc. If they're really little you just need soft flooring, shelving and a low table with child sized chairs. I think LVP is a good choice for basements. Then you put an area rug in each space. The LVP won't show traffic patterns the way wall to wall carpeting does, but it's softer than tile and easier to remove if tastes change.
Ida Getz
Original Author
2 years ago
Thank you all for your input. I am uploading a more detailed sketch to help you envision. This area is completely separate from the upstairs as the stairs lead to the second and third floor and someone else is using it. The playroom area will be used for a daycare center for kids ages 0-2. The office is being used independently by someone who wants to work there during day time hours. The idea is to give a light and airy and warm look to a basement. There has been water damage in the past so we are opting for tiles for the floors.

something like this