The kitchen-addition took center stage last time, and it was recently featured in Thermador Behind the Build if you would like to read more about it. Now we return to the the unfinished basement. We’re the kind of people who feel that tingle of excitement when we first see an old and neglected basement, and there’s nothing wrong if you feel the same. It’s a big world. You do you.
The basement in this home was a typical dark and dank cavern in need of much attention, including a new bathroom and laundry room. Neither could be standard issue. Regarding standard issue builds, be sure to read to the end of this post.
A steel Restoration Hardware vanity with custom marble top adds plenty of storage in the new bathroom. Penny round tile from Ann Sacks and a Kallista One faucet with cross handles modernize a classic bathroom style.
The shower opposite the vanity. Subway tile from Ann Sacks and hex tile from Stone Impressions help elevate this basement bathroom.
In addition to the new bathroom in the basement, we needed to create new spot for the laundry machines.
When we stop thinking of a room as a strictly utilitarian space, something changes for the better. A bedroom becomes a restful and relaxing place. The kitchen is more welcoming, Here, laundry is a little less of a chore.
A view of the other half of the laundry room with ironing board, storage, and drying rack opposite the laundry machines. Pardon the snapshot, photography in small rooms is always a challenge. The quartz top is impervious to water, a good tip when you are thinking about the placement of clothes drying racks.
One key to making good use of the basement is to treat it as well or better than the rest of your home. If the basement is carefully planned and comfortable, you will increase your chances of enjoying it. Thanks for reading about this addition and renovation!
Aiming Above the Ordinary. . .
We’re happy to announce that we are in the planning phase for a showcase home in the McKenzie School area. This new home will definitely not be standard issue, and we’re looking forward to showing you the project from start to finish. Please reach out if you know anybody who is thinking about new construction in Wilmette next year.