What to do with a kitchenette in the basement?
For this stylish renovated home basement in Mississauga, Ontario, designers at Pizzale Design Inc., created a kitchenette built into an exposed brick feature wall that includes hidden storage. “A second kitchen was created to accommodate the mother’s love for cooking with more fridge storage,” the designers say.
What should I build in my basement bathroom?
My basement design was for a full bathroom. A sink with a vanity (not a pedestal), regular size toilet, a tub and a shower. I had enough room so I built a closet with a door inside the bathroom.
Where can I get a basement kitchenette in Portland?
Mosaik Design & Remodeling recently completed a basement remodel in Portland’s SW Vista Hills neighborhood that helped a family of four reclaim 1,700 unused square feet. Now there’s a comfortable, industrial chic living space that appeals to the entire family and gets maximum use. Lincoln Barbour Photo
Where is the best place to put a kitchenette?
Kitchenettes are typically lined up along one wall. They can even have a footprint as small as a corner. The actual amenities depend on the function of the room. A kitchenette such as this is perfect for a finished basement or recreation room; you can have fun with the backsplash, since oil splatter from cooking is not a concern.
How big does a powder room have to be?
The door must be at least 32 inches wide. The powder room should cover 25 square feet of floor space, although there are designs that fit into as little as 11 square feet. Every powder room must be ventilated by either a window that opens or a fan.
Can a powder room be used as a half bath?
Transforming unused space into a powder room or half-bath not only makes life easier for residents of your home and guests alike, it adds to resale value. There is a powder room design here for every home and every special need. Did you grow up in a family that had to stand in line to use the bathroom?
Where to put a toilet in powder room?
When existing plumbing requires that the toilet be installed in the corner of the powder room, the narrower the tank, the closer it can be installed to the wall. Commodes with triangular tanks maximize space for occupant comfort in the corner of the powder room. Sometimes recessing the toilet into the wall can give you the space you need.
Why is a powder room a good place to remodel?
Powder rooms are the perfect place to dabble in materials that are more costly, delicate or require more maintenance because the room needs considerably less material than other bathrooms and receives less traffic. Sara Ann Busby also suggests using materials in unusual ways.
