Envisioned as the perfect additional space for family and frequent visitors, this basement renovation is comfortable, stylish, and inviting. This renovation ties both old and new design elements together, as the rowhome itself is almost eighty years old. This was accomplished through maintaining the original ceiling and its exposed joist, but painting over the previous black with a fresh white to make the ceilings appear taller. Repeating linear light fixtures perfectly fit between the joists to lead you down the hallway into the guest suite or back to the living room.
The original exposed concrete walls were finished with new drywall to make the basement a true extension of the home. Wood tones from the flooring and shelving paired with navy blue and leather furniture warm up the otherwise white rooms and create a light, welcoming space. As the basement has access to the outside, it has the potential to be rented out in the future as its own unit, but as for now, the owners are loving that their in-laws have their own space.
The guest suite includes a comfortable sized bedroom with built-in storage space, a full bath adorned with geometric patterns and warm finishes, and a small kitchenette for extended visits. The bedroom is able to have egress to the backyard as the grade is lower in the back of the house and the space is tucked down the hallway, separated from the living area with storage rooms to give it more privacy. The living room boasts built-in TV cabinetry and under the stair shelving to house any and all trinkets and toys.