Designing The Bonus Room
Image Courtesy of Case Design & Remodeling
Having a bonus room in our homes is becoming pretty normal. Picking a use for the extra space tends to skew towards the lifestyles of the occupants. Witness the ever growing number of home offices, poker rooms, gift wrapping spaces, and
home gyms.
Other popular choices include
media rooms and home movie theaters
Billiards is still a draw (as seen below), and the idea of having a bar in the basement is still in style. Maybe you’re thinking about adding an extra dose of fun to your house. If so, here’s how this spare space in the basement turned into an entertainment center.
Image Courtesy of Landis Construction
The first step was to eliminate the interior walls that were jamming up the flow. Support beams were moved behind walls as the space was opened up to new possibilities. But changing the look was centered on the black and chrome pool table.
Using the art-deco inspired pool table as the jumping off point, the basement makeover spilled over into the downstairs bathroom. Existing fixtures were removed and replaced by a sink with exposed chrome legs, low profile toilet, and chrome-framed shower enclosure. Glass tile in a 1” x 1” mosaic completed the transformation and was also used for a backsplash behind the wet bar and the serving area to tie the rooms together.
The homeowners already owned a wine cooler and used it in the main room as a focal point. Oak cabinets were added to warm the space up and to provide storage for party supplies. Bar stools serve as ad hoc seating. Since the room is on the lower level the designer also looked for ways to expand the feeling of spaciousness by using large-sized ceramic tiles on the floor. Stereo equipment was stashed in a custom-made cabinet below the flat screen TV and a black marble mantle connects the fireplace with the entertainment center. The basement also holds a laundry room, mechanical room, and an extra bedroom. Whatever your idea of fun is, use some spare space to configure the interior design of a bonus room that reflects your own unique point of view. |
