The design program for this small basement (originally used as a…
The design program for this small basement (originally used as a dog kennel) included a bar, a full bathroom, an entertainment and living area with a fireplace, an artistic waterwall feature, and enhanced storage space. The clients wanted artistic elements that could fit into a small budget.
Matt Roule/Chad Carter/131Shapes
The clients, eclectic art collectors, were looking for a space t…
The clients, eclectic art collectors, were looking for a space they could describe as "Mexican Sushi restaurant."
Matt Roule/Chad Carter/131Shapes
New bath.
Matt Roule/Chad Carter/131Shapes
Bamboo details add a surprise element, which appear at the botto…
Bamboo details add a surprise element, which appear at the bottom of the stairs, on the hand rail, and cast into the water wall.
Matt Roule/Chad Carter/131Shapes
Exposed joists add a unique visual element as well as height to …
Exposed joists add a unique visual element as well as height to the low-ceilinged rom. 131Shapes sanded and used a clear finish on the joists, then built a bulkhead around the mechanicals.
Matt Roule/Chad Carter/131Shapes
The fireplace has a copper laminate over medium-density fiberboa…
The fireplace has a copper laminate over medium-density fiberboard. Bending MDF tops the mantel.
Challenge: Create a livable space in a low-ceilinged basement formerly used as a dog kennel. Exposed ceiling joists give a sense of height. Shelves in the masonry showcase the homeowners’ eclectic artwork. Judges appreciated: the “excellent layout” and “creativity and use of space.”
Location: Pittsburgh Contractor and Designer: Matt Roule and Chad Carter, 131Shapes, Pittsburgh, Pa.
