We’ve already shared the clean and bright laundry room remodel of this 1960s Broomfield basement and today we have more of the space to share with you. This basement was finished in the 1980s and felt cold and choppy. The homeowners hired us to help them overhaul the basement into a place they could hang out as a family and entertain guests. With a shiplap tv wall, warm wooden beams, and lots of light, we did just that.
Originally, a cement wall broke the basement into two spaces between the main TV space and the now bar space. Our best guess is that originally the back space was going to be used for a basement apartment that was never realized. We removed that wall to open up the back of the basement to the front, allowing for these two spaces to connect to one another.
A dry bar saves the cost of adding plumbing to this wall, while still providing room for beverage refrigerators and counter space for snacks. We love the herringbone tile backsplash and how the wood tones were continued into this space for open shelves.
Basements don’t have to feel like an afterthought. By remodeling this once finished basement, we gave this family an open space perfect for watching a game with friends and hanging out together. We also managed to give them a guest bedroom and bathroom, which we’ll share next.