These Warren, New Jersey homeowners have a vast basement space, and they were in a unique position. As with most large basement projects, the homeowners wanted to have an entertainment area and a wet bar. However, the luxury basement designs also had to include two necessities. The homeowners frequently have guests, so they wanted to create an extra bedroom with two queen sized beds. Further, they run a family business from their home, so building an office space with three work stations was essential. Thus, they hired Design Build Planners to create designs for their basement project. The scope of the three plans created are outlined below.
The homeowners style preferences were for a contemporary look. They drew their inspiration from finished basement projects featured on Houzz.com. The design options are a result of homeowners online research combined with an in-home consultation with Design Build Planners. There is also a proprietary profile checklist that homeowners fill out that depicts their lifestyle and basement usage. After compiling this information, Design Build Planners incorporates their construction knowledge and design creativity for the space with a focus on the budget and overall investment.
The computer images were created by the talented Design Build Planners design team under the direction of Jason Parsons. Jason Parsons is a Certified Kitchen and Bath Remodeler.
The following are photos of the existing basement area.
Plan 1~Robust
- TV area against new utility angled wall
- Double door to existing unfinished area
- Wet Bar/Kitchenette with island seating in rear corner
- Stone on bar wall to 18″ and on TV wall
- Pool Table
- Recessed ceiling box with rope lighting over TV and bar areas
- Ceiling framed down for dry wall
- Game area off bedroom
- Open existing closet area to the main area
- Bedroom with two queen sized beds and a walk in closet
- Office with three cubicle stations and a coffee bar
- Decorative suspended ceiling in game area, hall, bedroom, gym, and office
- Gym by patio door
- Fluorescent lighting in the office
- Recessed lighting in remainder
- Engineered wood flooring
Plan 2~Modest (changes from Plan 1)
- Carpet throughout (except for tiled wet bar area)
- Single door into basement
- Wet bar in place of existing closet to use existing rough plumbing
- Reduce size of office and adjacent hall
- Basic desk design
- Back of closet being used as an unfinished storage closet area
- Standard suspended ceiling in office, decorative in other areas
- TV on rear wall
- Poker table in place of game area
- Gym area becomes a sitting area
Plan 3~WOW (changes from Plan 1)
- TV Area on Bedroom wall
- Built ins around TV
- Curved wall for utility room with tile
- Bar/Kitchenette along rear wall with seating
- Pillar Cabinets with overhead glass cabinets
- Two tone paint
- Large base, crown, and chair rail
- Stone columns into the game area, stone on rear bar wall
- Woodtrac suspended wood ceiling in new, finished areas
- 4″ recessed lights
- Open desk stations in office, with an added conference table
- Install windows with “sky” film and back lit LED lighting
