Emily Cole • March 15, 2023

Coastal Vibes Home Entertaining Space

A case study for this stunning basement remodel project!

The scope of work for this basement remodel included remodeling of the media room, a home-office space, a dry bar, a utility room, and a gym area refresh, with a new layer of paint and other touches to bring the gym back to life. 


The MEDIA ROOM embodied new flooring, an upgraded TV with surround sound - in-wall and in-ceiling speakers - a brand new installation of a fireplace, new built-in cabinetry and shelving for extra storage and decoration, and finished with wainscoting. Wainscoting is a great solution to add, not only an extra layer of protection on the walls but also to add a touch of design and personality to the space. This media room is now the family’s basement heart and the perfect place to enjoy some quality time.


The DRY BAR installation included new cabinetry, granite countertop, new flooring, and the absolutely stunning backsplash tile mural by Atlas Tile. The backsplash mural adds so much personality to the space, and at the same time, it is discrete and extremely elegant. Definitely, that extra touch of design that our clients very much loved it. 


The HOME-OFFICE comprised new flooring and new cabinetry for both desk areas and countertops/desktops. It is a somewhat small space that was taken full advantage of to make the most of it, and the result is so satisfactory, with a cozy and bright space! 


Products that were used for this project:


Waypoint Cabinetry in Painted Linen and Maple Truffle

Flooring – Mannington AduraFlex Vinyl planks

Countertops – Granite, Brown Fantasy, and Taupe White

Backsplash – Mural style Backsplash from Atlas Tile


VIEW THE FULL PROJECT HERE


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