A Basement Remodel Story: A Warm & Refined Spot for Sports Fans

Posted by Ben Thompson on 09.28.16

Thompson Remodeling really enjoyed working with this Grand Rapids family to remodel their basement into a family space where they could showcase their favorite sports memorabilia and other memories from their home state of Maryland.

After remodeling their previous home just 6 months earlier, circumstances required the family to move. One day upon returning to their new home, they found their basement flooded! Realizing they needed to act fast to repair the damage they contacted Thompson Remodeling to help.

When discussing the design for the project, our clients told us how much they had loved the updates they made to their last home and were hoping to use similar warm tones and rustic materials. We looked at photos of that home for inspiration and developed a design that would serve as an entertaining and gathering space that would allow their fantastic collection of Maryland sports memorabilia to shine. Careful consideration was given on how to use every nook and cranny of space, as was the selection process for specific rustic materials that would contribute warmth and visual interest.

Here’s a look at some before and after photos of the new basement remodel.

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After basement remodel After

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We used Ghost Wood to create a rich accent wall in the tv viewing area. The fireplace is made of stacked tile that looks like stone and the mantel is a handpicked, old barn beam. The clients told our designer that they wanted to hang a Maryland flag in the basement so she found this fantastic flag made of distressed wood which was hung above the mantel.  For the flooring, we selected a gorgeous vinyl plank for easy cleaning and maintenance.

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The rusted, recycled corrugated metal bar was hand selected by the client. We installed a special outlet above the door at the end of the bar so that the Terps sign could be plugged in and hung there.

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After After

An existing closet area was used to create a lighted, built-in display area to house the family's prized autographed Baltimore Colts footballs and Baltimore Orioles baseballs.

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The bar has a full-size refrigerator, microwave and sink.  There are plenty of cabinets and drawers for everything they need for hosting parties on game days. The countertops are a very cool, silver-toned textured laminate.

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A private hangout space for our clients' daughter was created behind sliding barn doors. She was so thrilled, she created a thank you sign for us (seen below)!

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Our clients were pleased with the results too and we were thrilled to bring their vision to life.  You can view a video testimonial from our clients discussing their remodeling experience on this special basement project here.

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