Like many we know, we are certainly ready to pull away from the table full of all things 2020. We might have been over-served, but we’re ending it with a deep appreciation for the lovely families we worked with this year. We felt enriched by working on beautiful projects, and we were moved by how well our clients and colleagues adapted to the times in which we all live.
We plan to dive into a particularly rewarding adventure over the coming months, and it was the first major project we completed during the pandemic. In the spirit of the season, we’ll start with the basement bar.
The basement bar, finished in Hague Blue from Farrow & Ball.
The original part of the circa 1901 basement was unfinished and unloved before we connected it to the addition. Our clients requested a basement bar while we reviewed the plans over pizza, and so we took advantage of the bathroom plumbing wall to add the wet bar on the opposite side. Capturing those unplanned developments or realizing unforeseen opportunities is one of the satisfying parts of major construction.
It turned out that this wet bar was even more important than we realized at first. A family member is now staying in the basement bedroom and has convenient access to necessities without having to visit the kitchen upstairs. Sometimes a bar is more than just a bar.
Most basement bedrooms are an afterthought. Not this one.
We have more about this project coming soon. Until then, we wish you all healthy and happy holidays!