Contemporary Basement Remodel in Bethesda, MD.

After living in their home for about three and half years, Jeremy and Katie began to realize that their basement was sitting mostly untouched. They let their children use it as a playroom, but most members of the family were reluctant to go to the basement.

The basement had an awkward and uncomfortable flow, and the harsh lighting made it feel like a doctor's office; however, the homeowners knew that despite all its flaws, their large basement had potential.

Jeremy and Katie contacted Hammer Design Build Remodel with the hopes of turning their large, unpleasant, and unused space into a room that the adults could relax in, and the kids could use as they grow up.

Basement Remodel Wishlist

Wishlist:

Commercial beer refrigerator … barback style
Create multiple ‘gathering’ areas that allowed for separate activities, but still worked cohesively
Full service bar with storage, commercial grade appliances, and seating
Conceal the unsightly structural columns in the basement without simply putting up column wraps
Having multiple TVs so that every gathering area had its own TV
Create additional storage that appeared like part of the bar or wine display, but could be used for bulk items, board games, etc
Create an oasis that would attract the family to spend more time in this large unused space in their home

Bethesda Basement Remodel Scope of Work

A complete refinishing of the basement was in order. Hammer saved the existing framing, but pulled out all of the finishes to reconfigure the bathroom and create a full bar with raised height seating.

One of the beautiful elements of this basement remodel is the three wall TV entertainment column wrapped in custom millwork wainscoting and textured wallpaper to allow for comfortable TV viewing from anywhere in the basement and a nook.

The scope of work also included a built in wine library that was created using custom cabinetry.

Brands used for this renovation:

MSI Blanca Arabescato Quartz counters
EdgeStar 15 Inch Wide 25 Lbs. Capacity Built-In Ice Maker
Summit 24 Inch Wide 2.0 Cu. Ft. Capacity Freezer with Digital Thermometer
US Refrigeration Equipment BACK BAR CABINET, REFRIGERATED
Vintage View 4' Wall Mount 24 Bottle Wine Rack
Grahman and Brown GRASSCLOTH MIDNIGHT WALLPAPER
Basement flooring:

Manufacturer Architectural Ceramics
Finish Sequoia Brown
Size 8x4

Remodeling and Architectural Challenges to Overcome

With every renovation and remodel there are bound to be challenges, and this project was no exception. The basement had prior significant water issues, and in order to continue with the project, everything had to be gutted.

The homeowners had moisture penetration at the below grade basement walls. They had a waterproofing company come in to install a perimeter drain system with sump pumps. Hammer then removed the drywall to inspect the rest of the walls to ensure no more moisture issues were found before installing any finishes.

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