Expanded Living Space for Historic Portland Home
The homeowner's decision to renovate the basement in this 1908 home in Portland's historic Irvington district stemmed from a combination of factors. With ample space in their large home, they recognized a need for a dedicated family gathering area, which was missing. In particular, they wanted an additional bedroom for increased real estate value and to house their extensive vinyl record collection.
Their original laundry room was in disarray, situated within an unfinished concrete space. The finished areas of the basement lacked character, and overall, it was an uninviting environment. The main project goals were to transform the laundry room into a more functional and welcoming space, create a family-friendly movie theater room, add a bathroom, and establish a bedroom to double as a "man cave" for the husband's records and collectibles.
However, the project came with its share of challenges. The home's historical designation required extensive exterior work, including adding egress windows and adhering to specific window material and design guidelines. The new bathroom posed a significant challenge, as it required our team to
install a new water meter to account for the additional water flow to and from the home.
Noteworthy design features included a movie theater room with a wood-clad backdrop and custom bench-height cabinets. The HVAC was cleverly recessed between the joists to create a flat ceiling, and the entire basement floor was floated and leveled. We installed luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the basement, with hexagonal tiles in the bathroom.
The staircase was completely transformed to meet requirements, with the rise raised and the run extended to fit within head height limits.
The project has dramatically improved the homeowners' quality of life. Their basement, once an uninviting dungeon, is now a vibrant family hangout with a movie theater, a well-organized storage area for the husband's records, and a clean, functional bathroom. The clients appreciated the seamless process and have since re-hired Lamont Bros. for additional home improvement projects, truly transforming their home and making it a more enjoyable space for their expanding family.
The homeowner's decision to renovate the basement in this 1908 home in Portland's historic Irvington district stemmed from a combination of factors. With ample space in their large home, they recognized a need for a dedicated family gathering area, which was missing. In particular, they wanted an additional bedroom for increased real estate value and to house their extensive vinyl record collection.
Their original laundry room was in disarray, situated within an unfinished concrete space. The finished areas of the basement lacked character, and overall, it was an uninviting environment. The main project goals were to transform the laundry room into a more functional and welcoming space, create a family-friendly movie theater room, add a bathroom, and establish a bedroom to double as a "man cave" for the husband's records and collectibles.
However, the project came with its share of challenges. The home's historical designation required extensive exterior work, including adding egress windows and adhering to specific window material and design guidelines. The new bathroom posed a significant challenge, as it required our team to install a new water meter to account for the additional water flow to and from the home.
Noteworthy design features included a movie theater room with a wood-clad backdrop and custom bench-height cabinets. The HVAC was cleverly recessed between the joists to create a flat ceiling, and the entire basement floor was floated and leveled. We installed luxury vinyl plank flooring throughout the basement, with hexagonal tiles in the bathroom.
The staircase was completely transformed to meet requirements, with the rise raised and the run extended to fit within head height limits.
The project has dramatically improved the homeowners' quality of life. Their basement, once an uninviting dungeon, is now a vibrant family hangout with a movie theater, a well-organized storage area for the husband's records, and a clean, functional bathroom. The clients appreciated the seamless process and have since re-hired Lamont Bros. for additional home improvement projects, truly transforming their home and making it a more enjoyable space for their expanding family.
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