This full basement renovation included adding a mudroom area, media room, a bedroom, a full bathroom, a game room, a kitchen, a gym and a beautiful custom wine cellar. Our clients are a family that is growing, and with a new baby, they wanted a comfortable place for family to stay when they visited, as well as space to spend time themselves. They also wanted an area that was easy to access from the pool for entertaining, grabbing snacks and using a new full pool bath.We never treat a basement as a second-class area of the house. Wood beams, customized details, moldings, built-ins, beadboard and wainscoting give the lower level main-floor style. There’s just as much custom millwork as you’d see in the formal spaces upstairs. We’re especially proud of the wine cellar, the media built-ins, the customized details on the island, the custom cubbies in the mudroom and the relaxing flow throughout the entire space.

In the lower level, the details of the wood-clad walls continue, a bit more simply, but filled with texture and in a cozy shade of brown. The space is elaborate, yet comfortable, a perfect place for get-togethers with its bar, wine room, game area, and direct access to the patio, pool, and lake views.

We did a renovation of the master bedroom and bathroom. We also did an addition of a secret wine room off the game room. This room is accessed with a hidden bookshelf door.

We did a renovation of the master bedroom and bathroom. We also did an addition of a secret wine room off the game room. This room is accessed with a hidden bookshelf door.

The Resident's Lounge has an LG OLED screen and invisible surround sound, bringing a Hollywood Cinema experience to a living room setting. The system easily toggles between movies and music using Elan's home automation platform. See more and take a video tour at : http://www.seriousaudiovideo.com/portfolios/cast-iron-lofts-jersey-city/

The home owners wanted a place to entertain, play and workout in their 3000 square foot basement. They added a completely soundproofed media room, a large restaurant-like wet bar, glass enclosed workout area, kids play/game space, great room, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, storage room and an office. The overall modern esthetic and colour scheme is bright and fresh with rich charcoal accent woodwork and cabinets. 9’ ceilings and custom made 7’ doors throughout add to the overall luxurious yet comfortable feel of the basement. The area below the stairs is a child’s dream hideaway with a small crawl-thru entry access, toy drawers and lighted reading cove.

This space is where the television watching, game playing and fun with the whole family will happen. Durable fabrics and materials were used so nobody needs to worry about damage being done. Great view to the desert surroundings and access to the back yard and swimming pool.

This masculine and modern Onyx Nuvolato marble bar and feature wall is perfect for hosting everything from game-day events to large cocktail parties. The onyx countertops and feature wall are backlit with LED lights to create a warm glow throughout the room. The remnants from this project were fashioned to create a matching backlit fireplace. Open shelving provides storage and display, while a built in tap provides quick access and easy storage for larger bulk items.

In the lower level, the details of the wood-clad walls continue, a bit more simply, but filled with texture and in a cozy shade of brown. The space is elaborate, yet comfortable, a perfect place for get-togethers with its bar, wine room, game area, and direct access to the patio, pool, and lake views.

Our client’s desire was to have a country retreat that would be large enough to accommodate their sizable family and groups of friends. This bunk room doubles as a bedroom and game room. Each bunk has its own swinging wall lamp, charging station, and hidden storage in the sloped headboard. Each of the lower bunks have storage underneath. The sofa converts to a queen sleeper. A total of 14 people can be accommodated in this one room.

CARNEGIE HOMES Features •Imposing Romanesque Architecture •4525 square feet ( 5 Br/4.5 Bath) •Spacious Rooftop Terrace with Fireplace and Kitchen •Ornate detailing •Master Retreat with fireplace •Coffee Bar and Steam Shower •Media Room •Private Elevator •Home Automation •Alleyway access to Garage •Custom Shoe Closets •Custom Master Closet •Energy Star Certified •Wolf/Subzero Appliances •Custom Designed Wrought Iron Stairs •Open Floor Plan •Grand Kitchen Island •Sink in Utility Room •Game room with Bar •Exotic Granite Countertops •Custom Stained Red Oak Flooring

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We were hired to finish the basement of our clients cottage in Haliburton. The house is a woodsy craftsman style. Basements can be dark so we used pickled pine to brighten up this 3000 sf space which allowed us to remain consistent with the vibe of the overall cottage. We delineated the large open space in to four functions - a Family Room (with projector screen TV viewing above the fireplace and a reading niche); a Game Room with access to large doors open to the lake; a Guest Bedroom with sitting nook; and an Exercise Room. Glass was used in the french and barn doors to allow light to penetrate each space. Shelving units were used to provide some visual separation between the Family Room and Game Room. The fireplace referenced the upstairs fireplace with added inspiration from a photo our clients saw and loved. We provided all construction docs and furnishings will installed soon.

The couple was inspired by "The Makery" at their daughters school, and wanted a space where kids could create, but also lounge and play Xbox. I embraced color and pattern and texture - from the kilim poufs to the shag rug to the playfully striped sofa. Fun design fact: This Decorist Makeover couple was inspired by "The Makery" at their daughter's school. They wanted a space where kids could create, but also lounge and play Xbox. Decorist Designer Chrissy embraced color and pattern and texture - from the kilim poufs to the shag rug to the playfully striped sofa. Fun design fact: The client had the legs on the Balinese wood table cut down to make it more kid accessible. Shop the room here: http://www.decorist.com/showhouse/room/12/playroom/ Photo by Aubrie Pick

This is a 4 bedrooms, 4.5 baths, 1 acre water view lot with game room, study, pool, spa and lanai summer kitchen.
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This property is situated on the hillside overlooking the Channel Islands and the ocean beyond. The original house, however, did not take advantage of the views. The project scope included a gut remodel of the existing house, a new guesthouse, a game room converted from the garage, and new pool. The new design has an open floor plan with expansive sliding glass doors to access ocean views. A new detached structure houses the new garage and home office.

This 1964 Preston Hollow home was in the perfect location and had great bones but was not perfect for this family that likes to entertain. They wanted to open up their kitchen up to the den and entry as much as possible, as it was small and completely closed off. They needed significant wine storage and they did want a bar area but not where it was currently located. They also needed a place to stage food and drinks outside of the kitchen. There was a formal living room that was not necessary and a formal dining room that they could take or leave. Those spaces were opened up, the previous formal dining became their new home office, which was previously in the master suite. The master suite was completely reconfigured, removing the old office, and giving them a larger closet and beautiful master bathroom. The game room, which was converted from the garage years ago, was updated, as well as the bathroom, that used to be the pool bath. The closet space in that room was redesigned, adding new built-ins, and giving us more space for a larger laundry room and an additional mudroom that is now accessible from both the game room and the kitchen! They desperately needed a pool bath that was easily accessible from the backyard, without having to walk through the game room, which they had to previously use. We reconfigured their living room, adding a full bathroom that is now accessible from the backyard, fixing that problem. We did a complete overhaul to their downstairs, giving them the house they had dreamt of! As far as the exterior is concerned, they wanted better curb appeal and a more inviting front entry. We changed the front door, and the walkway to the house that was previously slippery when wet and gave them a more open, yet sophisticated entry when you walk in. We created an outdoor space in their backyard that they will never want to leave! The back porch was extended, built a full masonry fireplace that is surrounded by a wonderful seating area, including a double hanging porch swing. The outdoor kitchen has everything they need, including tons of countertop space for entertaining, and they still have space for a large outdoor dining table. The wood-paneled ceiling and the mix-matched pavers add a great and unique design element to this beautiful outdoor living space. Scapes Incorporated did a fabulous job with their backyard landscaping, making it a perfect daily escape. They even decided to add turf to their entire backyard, keeping minimal maintenance for this busy family. The functionality this family now has in their home gives the true meaning to Living Better Starts Here™.

Laurie Hucks
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