From a dedicated storage area to added living space, this once empty basement is now a working part of this home.
The family room kitchenette features the original site-built cabinetry re-used from the upper floor kitchen . This basement now includes laundry, two additional bedrooms, and a full bathroom. Epoxy flooring and open concept ceilings are complemented by this homeowners’ mid-centry styling creating a fun and interesting space to host their family and friends.
Project Type: Basement remodel
Project Area: 80sqm
Completion Date: 20240929
Price Range: $9200
Location: Manhattan, KS
Special Features: Epoxy flooring and open concept ceilings
The galley kitchen in this mid-century Crestview Drive home was close to working. The footprint was fine. But a peninsula interrupted the flow, the pantry was taking up the wall where the refrigerator should have gone, and storage had accumulated without any real logic to it. The client wanted to keep the envelope and carry…
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