Basement
Basement renovation: Vibrant and versatile multi-purpose space
A vibrant and versatile basement makeover
Basement
Basement renovation: Vibrant and versatile multi-purpose space
A dreary and dysfunctional basement is converted into a clever multi-use space that takes advantage of every nook and cranny – no matter how small.
For six years, Toronto couple Shannon Cummins and Kevin Ramsey lived with an unfinished basement devoid of brightness and purpose – unless you count a makeshift laundry area illuminated by a tiny emergency light. But Shannon, a designer at home decor fabric store Tonic Living, had a vision. In 2014, the style-savvy homeowner transformed their 600-square-foot basement into the antithesis of its former self: a vibrant and versatile space packed with smart storage solutions. “We decided to renovate to make up for what we were lacking in the rest of the house,” says Shannon, who used every square inch to accommodate a kitchen-meets-office nook, a laundry area, a media zone, a bathroom and storage space. Here’s how the pair manages to keep their modern, multi-purpose lower level clean and clutter-free.
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