Mount Prospect Basement Remodel

Basement Remodel

From Colorful Chaos to Sophisticated Study

Now that they’ve retired, this Mount Prospect couple has more time to spend with their grandchildren and to do things they love, like reading and hosting. Their original basement was chaotic: yellow walls, technicolor tile, and asbestos under the floors. They partnered with OHi for a complete demo to make the space sophisticated, personal, and functional. Since the couple are veracious readers, we wanted to give them a space to display all their books and read with the grandkids, so our team built a custom reading bench with floor-to-ceiling bookcases on either side. Our team then installed LVT flooring, neutralized the color scheme, added a custom railing, expanded the office, and reconfigured the bar.

Basement Remodel

Wined and Dined

This couple's home is still the family gathering place for holidays, so they wanted the basement bar to act as an overflow space for guests to go. The original bar had a wild lava lamp-esque pattern and limited cabinet space.

There was originally a support beam in the middle of the kitchenette, making it feel cramped. To maximize the functionality of the space, our designer removed the bar and added a peninsula that the support beam seamlessly fits into. To increase storage, the designer added two-toned cabinets along the back and side walls. With the bar being the first thing you see when you come down the stairs, the client asked for a brick backsplash as the focal point. The bar area is now the highlight of the basement. Its simplistic urban aesthetic sets the tone for the whole space.