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From Basement to Party-Central Family Hub

November 25, 2014
By: Barbara Ballinger
From: Leslie Lamarre
A request for an in-home sports bar grows into a cool family hangout that made both generations happy.
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Media room with multiple seating areas
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Family-Friendly After

Plenty of seating, a home theater for watching the big game or enjoying a family movie night, and even a place for the kids to work on school assignments -- this basement really does have it all.

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Plain red family basement and media room.
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Bland Before

Before the makeover, this family's basement was lacking in both style and function. Ill-fitting furnishings and no designated style kept the room from reaching its full potential.

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Bar With Traditional Wood Cabinets and Built-In TV
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Cocktails and Compromise

Dad got the sports bar he craved, wrapped in the stylish and sophisticated style Mom desired for the space.

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Neutral Room With Brown Sectional, Waffled Ceiling and Glass Pedants
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Making Space

By separating the large space into sections, dad can enjoy the game with his buddies, while mom relaxes at the table, enjoying a glass of wine with her friends.

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Small corner in the basement prepped to become a wine room.
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Dismal Beginnings

Who would have thought that such a small, space could be transformed into an elegant and ornate wine room?

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Arched Brick Hallway Entrance to Wine Cellar
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Transformation Magic

Who needs Napa or France when you’ve got this stunning wine room showstopper right inside your home? Barrel staves line the floor, and a quaint seating area ensures you can spend all the time you want in this charming escape.

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Shelf and stair lights illuminate the wine cellar.
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A Step Up

Lights along the stairs ensure safe passage for those who venture into the wine cellar, while a stunning chandelier within adds to the room's ornate and luxurious appeal.

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