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Modern Minimalism with Kids
LOCATION
Lakeview, Chicago, IL
CATEGORY
Basement Gut Renovation, Bathroom, Home Bar, Furniture & Lighting Design
INSPIRATION
Ronchamp Chapel + Minimalism
PROPERTY
Single Family Home
the project
Adina Hall Design was hired to reimagine a family’s lower level floor.
Priority no. 1: Lego storage
Priority no2: Non-code compliant stairs, revamping a dated bathroom, adding a guest suite for the grandparents, extra storage and hang-out space for the entire family.
Now, the lower level is the family's favorite hangout, serving as a welcoming haven as they prepare for the first-floor design implementation.
the client
Our young family with two young boys were ready to make a big transformation to their drab basement, to create an enjoyable area where the whole family could convene. Their main request was adding in storage for the kids growing Lego and Brio collection, books and toys, a TV Media Room where the whole family could gather for movie-night, a larger bedroom that could be used by the grandparents, an inviting guest bathroom.
inspiration
The family’s contemporary minimalist aesthetic guided our design, utilizing a black and white palette as a neutral backdrop for colorful toys. We also drew inspiration from Corbusier's Ronchamp Chapelle and added three vibrant colors—orange, blue, and green—to the deep window niches, creating playful beams of light that filter into the space.
our approach
We tackled layout first and made impactful adjustments, such as removing an inefficient closet to create a state-of-the-art Parent Recharge Station (home bar), extended the guest bedroom and added built-ins to maximize storage and create a media center for the TV.
The Parent's Recharge Station a.k.a. the wet bar for entertaining was our addition to their program. We insisted and they graciously accepted this gorgeous bar which took place of an unusable dead area of the floor plan.
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