Terrace Level Renovation
Our clients wanted to update their little-used basement into an entertaining area complete with a wine cellar, game tables, and a fireplace. They also wanted to update their existing terrace level kitchen.
This space had good bones; there was no need to move walls, and in some cases we were able to work with the original materials during our remodel.
This renovation project was featured in the July ’16 issue of Atlanta Home Improvement magazine, which can be accessed here.
Creative Features
Fireplace
Originally, this space had no fireplace. We installed a fireplace box and used stone cut into ledger tiles to create a fireplace.
Doing this helped pull the living room together by giving it a beautiful focal point.
Compact Wine Cellar
Our clients knew they wanted a wine cellar, but finding space for one was initially a challenge. We ended up artfully tucking the wine cellar under the stairs, and used smart storage solutions to create a beautiful and organized look.
The custom steel and glass door of the wine cellar is a bold piece that draws the eye.
Kitchen
Per the homeowners’ request, we gave their terrace level kitchen/bar an update to help the style fit in with the rest of the home.
Rather than replace the knotty pine cabinets, we patched and painted them, and then installed a new glass backsplash as an accent piece.
Finally, we added LED lighting inside the kitchen cabinets and a wired-in A/V system.
Terrace Level After – View of Living Room, Wine Cellar, and Game Table
Terrace Level After – View of Living Room, Wine Cellar, and Game Table
Terrace Level Living Room – After
Terrace Level Living Room – After
Terrace Level Before – View of Living Room with no fireplace
Terrace Level Before – View of Living Room with no fireplace
Terrace Living Room After – Stacked Stone Fireplace
Terrace Living Room After – Stacked Stone Fireplace
Terrace Level After – View of Gaming Area and Kitchen/Bar
Terrace Level After – View of Gaming Area and Kitchen/Bar
Terrace Level After – Gaming Room
Terrace Level After – Gaming Room
Terrace Level Bar/Kitchenette After – Patched and painted cabinets
Terrace Level Bar/Kitchenette After – Patched and painted cabinets
Terrace Level Kitchenette Before – open shelves were used for wine storage before we built the Wine Cellar
Terrace Level Kitchenette Before – open shelves were used for wine storage before we built the Wine Cellar
Terrace Level Kitchenette After – Glass subway tile backsplash
Terrace Level Kitchenette After – Glass subway tile backsplash
Terrace Level Kitchenette – View of cabinets with LED lights switched on
Terrace Level Kitchenette – View of cabinets with LED lights switched on
Terrace Level Kitchenette After – Wet bar setup with industrial style shelving that better matches the patched and painted cabinets
Terrace Level Kitchenette After – Wet bar setup with industrial style shelving that better matches the patched and painted cabinets
Terrace Level After – This compact wine cellar, with custom steel and glass door, was built under the staircase
Terrace Level After – This compact wine cellar, with custom steel and glass door, was built under the staircase
Terrace Level Before – View of stairs before Wine Cellar installation
Terrace Level Before – View of stairs before Wine Cellar installation
Wine Cellar After – Optimized storage helps pack more punch
Wine Cellar After – Optimized storage helps pack more punch
Wine Cellar After – View from inside the compact and creative placed wine cellar
Wine Cellar After – View from inside the compact and creative placed wine cellar