How to update this basement room
sondramartina
9 years ago
One rug and sofa must stay ,what can I do to improve and modernize this basement room , without big expenses?
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PROCarolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years ago
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Comments (13)Hi. I agree with angieav, but I think you need to tell us how you use the space so we can help with the best layout. Do you use the dining table every day or do you eat in the kitchen? Does the electronic piano get used a lot? Is the woodburner for heat, looks, you've always wanted one, or just because you think you need a focal point for the room? Is there a restriction on where it would be (do you have a second storey above some of that room)? That said, I would make the sloping wall the focal point with built in shelves, including a slot for the TV, and have it in a contrasting colour with books and nice decorative items. Because it is angled, you can then see the TV from much of the room without it being a big feature. You could have a couch square on to the entrance to the room, maybe an L with the short end against the wall where the TV currently is, a chair or two between the two windows and where the other couch is at the moment, but without sticking out so much (it looks like that couch blocks the traffic to the kitchen, but it might just be the angle of the photos). A dining table can go where you currently have yours, but I would flip it around so that it is long in that space and that is a dedicated dining area. Or have a round one that extends so for everyday it isn't encroaching on the space and traffic to the kitchen. The piano can go over near the door to the outside. A woodburner could be installed where you currently have your TV (as long as the flue has somewhere to go!). With this layout, the seating will be facing the woodburner and the TV. If you don't use the dining table much, you could put it over on the carpeted area, as someone else suggested, and dedicate the part that currently has tiles to the lounge (and then we can rethink the layout of that area). As for the flooring, I would go with what you have in the kitchen so that it flows. I hope that helps to get you started....See Morewhat would you don't update this room?
Comments (3)I really love it as it is, albeit, maybe in a different set of colours. However, a word to the wise re removing trims..............the trims are almost certainly there to cover the raw edges / spaces between wooden sides and walls. In removing the trim you are more than likely to uncover bits and bobs that still need covering up with something different. You may also damage the plaster. You will then need to put up new trim to add the finishing touches back. The trims are there for a reason! You could always choose different less obtrusive / plainer trim, but i'm guessing you will absolutely need something....See MoreQuick Updates to Kids' Rooms - which would you choose?
Comments (6)I can't believe cushions are winning!! Genuinely horrified, no offence Create Perfect. What children care about cushions?? Give them the chalk board and have at it. Bedrooms need to be fun or they'll end up whining and wanting to watch t.v or worse, spend time with you.....................( i'm too old for kids now, do you think i've got old and grumpy? )...See MoreHelp! columns in living room and 2,30m basement gap
Comments (4)If we were working on this project for you - we'd follow up our idea with CAD images to show you better what we mean - we could also explore the changing around of furniture placement etc all to scale and again visible in plan and perspective form. It takes quite a bit of time but is worth doing to get things correct so you can show your builders exactly what you are after ( drawings helps if there are language differences too, with holiday homes abroad !) Drop me a line if you'd like us to take this further ! Kind regards Karen OnePlan...See More
PROOld New House
9 years agoReally great space - has a lot of potential if you were to lighten it up with a faded or blanched tone rug -
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Carolyn Albert-Kincl, ASID
9 years agoI would sell the carpets for what you can get, or put them into storage. Then paint the entire space white and update your lighting. Track lights might work for you, plus floor lamps and table lamps.
Next, buy a light colored rug on Craigslist. Either buy a colorful Indian bedspread to go over the sofa or replace it. Get started and we can help you along the way as you post more photos.
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