One of the biggest challenges for a basement renovation will be light. In this home, we were able to re-frame the exposed exterior walls for bigger windows. This adds light and also a great view of the Indian Hills golf course!

Our client bought a Hacienda styled house in Hove, Sussex, which was unloved, and had a dilapidated pool and garden, as well as a tired interior. We provided a full architectural and interior design service through to completion of the project, developing the brief with the client, and managing a complex project and multiple team members including an M and E consultant, stuctural engineer, specialist pool and glazing suppliers and landscaping designers. We created a new basement under the house and garden, utilising the gradient of the site, to minimise excavation and impact on the house. It contains a new swimming pool, gym, living and entertainment areas, as well as storage and plant rooms. Accessed through a new helical staircase, the basement area draws light from 2 full height glazed walls opening onto a lower garden area. The glazing was a Skyframe system supplied by cantifix. We also inserted a long linear rooflight over the pool itself, which capture sunlight onto the water below. The existing house itself has been extended in a fashion sympathetic to the original look of the house. We have built out over the existing garage to create new living and bedroom accommodation, as well as a new ensuite. We have also inserted a new glazed cupola over the hallway and stairs, and remodelled the kitchen, with a curved glazed wall and a modern family kitchen. A striking new landscaping scheme by Alladio Sims has embeded the redeveloped house into its setting. It is themed around creating a journey around different zones of the upper and lower gardens, maximising opportunities of the site, views of the sea and using a mix of hard and soft landscaping. A new minimal car port and bike storage keep cars away from the front elevation of the house. Having obtained planning permission for the works in 2019 via Brighton and Hove council, for a new basement and remodelling of the the house, the works were carrried out and completed in 2021 by Woodmans, a contractor we have partnered with on many occasions.

Flooring : Mirage Hardwood Floors | White Oak Hula Hoop Character Brushed | 7-3/4" wide planks | Sweet Memories Collection.

This basement is walk-out that provides views of beautiful views of Okauchee Lake. The industrial design style features a custom finished concrete floor, exposed ceiling and a glass garage door that provides that interior/exterior connection.

Lower Level of home on Lake Minnetonka Nautical call with white shiplap and blue accents for finishes. This photo highlights the built-ins that flank the fireplace.

Basement buildout with lvp flooring, wetbar with floating shelves, quartz counters, and picket backsplash. We kept this open concept but fit in a nicely tucked away movie theater area with darker walls and perfect sconces.

The recreation room features a ribbon gas fireplace (1 of 6 fireplaces in the home), a custom wet bar with pendant lighting, wine room and walk-up exit to the rear yard.

Imagine your home, totally organized! Find videos, DVDs, easily within reach and in alphabetical order in this Media/Game Room.

Flooring : Mirage Hardwood Floors | White Oak Hula Hoop Character Brushed | 7-3/4" wide planks | Sweet Memories Collection.

This basement is walk-out that provides views of beautiful views of Okauchee Lake. The industrial design style features a custom finished concrete floor, exposed ceiling and a glass garage door that provides that interior/exterior connection.

We were hired to finish the basement of our clients cottage in Haliburton. The house is a woodsy craftsman style. Basements can be dark so we used pickled pine to brighten up this 3000 sf space which allowed us to remain consistent with the vibe of the overall cottage. We delineated the large open space in to four functions - a Family Room (with projector screen TV viewing above the fireplace and a reading niche); a Game Room with access to large doors open to the lake; a Guest Bedroom with sitting nook; and an Exercise Room. Glass was used in the french and barn doors to allow light to penetrate each space. Shelving units were used to provide some visual separation between the Family Room and Game Room. The fireplace referenced the upstairs fireplace with added inspiration from a photo our clients saw and loved. We provided all construction docs and furnishings will installed soon.