In 2015 we had the basement gutted to the foundation and re-built. I worked with a general contractor who followed my design to a ‘T’ – it was a great experience and a happy collaboration. The GC laid down a new concrete floor, framed in the walls, added insulation, installed heating, ran electrical, roughed in plumbing for the bathroom, and drywalled. I took it from there adding cabinetry, shelving, wallpaper, paint, and upholstery. This space has changed the way we live in our house giving us a place to relax and unwind in the evenings. There is so much storage that cleaning up after the kids is easy, everything has a place and is right within reach. I wanted our basement to reflect the Minnesota cabin culture that we can’t get enough of, while giving a strong nod to Scandinavian aesthetic.

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