It's been a rough couple of years for Lori, Drew and their son Phoenix. After Drew was laid off Lori was forced to end her maternity leave early in order to support the family, and she's been their rock ever since. So Drew wanted to do something big to show her how much she's loved and appreciated, and a surprise overhaul of their twice-flooded basement was his way of doing exactly that. Here's how designer Cheryl Torrenueva, contractor Roger Morin and the Reno Set Go! team transformed this space into a modern family escape in less than 36 hours.
Reno Set Go
This Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole Family
July 13, 2017
It's been a rough couple of years for Lori, Drew and their son Phoenix. After Drew was laid off Lori was forced to end her maternity leave early in order to support the family, and she's been their rock ever since. So Drew wanted to do something big to show her how much she's loved and appreciated, and a surprise overhaul of their twice-flooded basement was his way of doing exactly that. Here's how designer Cheryl Torrenueva, contractor Roger Morin and the Reno Set Go! team transformed this space into a modern family escape in less than 36 hours.
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A Warmer Space
1/16A Warmer Space
1/16This cozy nook is the perfect and vibrant spot for the whole family to hang out in and enjoy movie nights or board games together. The blues of the carpet adds an instant warmth while the softer whites and creams help to open up and expand the space.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyA Warmer Space
PHOTO 1 of 16READ LESS -This cozy nook is the perfect and vibrant spot for the whole family to hang out in and enjoy movie nights or board games together. The blues of the carpet adds an instant warmth while the softer whites and creams help to open up and expand the space. -
Family-Friendly Furniture
2/16Family-Friendly Furniture
2/16The large sectional sofa is perfect for a family of three to all hang out on, while the darker grey colour ensures that any potential spills will easily hide. Meanwhile tons of throw pillows add character and depth to the overall look, giving this space a designer's touch.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyFamily-Friendly Furniture
PHOTO 2 of 16READ LESS -The large sectional sofa is perfect for a family of three to all hang out on, while the darker grey colour ensures that any potential spills will easily hide. Meanwhile tons of throw pillows add character and depth to the overall look, giving this space a designer's touch. -
Faux Finishes
3/16Faux Finishes
3/16This printed wallpaper adds a contemporary feel to the space at minimal cost and installation time. From afar the wall looks textured and rich, giving the space an overall lofty vibe.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyFaux Finishes
PHOTO 3 of 16READ LESS -This printed wallpaper adds a contemporary feel to the space at minimal cost and installation time. From afar the wall looks textured and rich, giving the space an overall lofty vibe. -
Picture Perfect
4/16Picture Perfect
4/16This DIY photo display is a great personal touch to the space. Cheryl hammered a few nails into a board, weaved a string around them in a random pattern and then hung some great pictures up to give the wall a unique pieces of art.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyPicture Perfect
PHOTO 4 of 16READ LESS -This DIY photo display is a great personal touch to the space. Cheryl hammered a few nails into a board, weaved a string around them in a random pattern and then hung some great pictures up to give the wall a unique pieces of art. -
Rich Finishes
5/16Rich Finishes
5/16Also sprucing up the furniture are textured throws and serving trays, which make the area feel warm and vibrant. Meanwhile fresh flowers and a candle or two always help to cozy up a space.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyRich Finishes
PHOTO 5 of 16READ LESS -Also sprucing up the furniture are textured throws and serving trays, which make the area feel warm and vibrant. Meanwhile fresh flowers and a candle or two always help to cozy up a space. -
Custom Shelves
6/16Custom Shelves
6/16These custom shelves add yet another instant design touch to the space without taking away any of its functionality. The hand-crafted design was easy enough to assemble, while interesting little knickknacks and greenery liven up the look.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyCustom Shelves
PHOTO 6 of 16READ LESS -These custom shelves add yet another instant design touch to the space without taking away any of its functionality. The hand-crafted design was easy enough to assemble, while interesting little knickknacks and greenery liven up the look. -
An Entertaining Area
7/16An Entertaining Area
7/16A simple media bench with lots of storage and a TV on a stand is all that's needed to complete the room, while even more easy-to-maintain greenery polishes off the look and ties it all together.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyAn Entertaining Area
PHOTO 7 of 16READ LESS -A simple media bench with lots of storage and a TV on a stand is all that's needed to complete the room, while even more easy-to-maintain greenery polishes off the look and ties it all together. -
Tiled Carpet
8/16Tiled Carpet
8/16Given the fact that this couple has a kid and dogs, Drew was a little wary about installing carpeted floors. Cheryl had the perfect solution with this tiled carpet, which means small sections can be removed and cleaned with absolute ease.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyTiled Carpet
PHOTO 8 of 16READ LESS -Given the fact that this couple has a kid and dogs, Drew was a little wary about installing carpeted floors. Cheryl had the perfect solution with this tiled carpet, which means small sections can be removed and cleaned with absolute ease. -
L-Shaped Living
9/16L-Shaped Living
9/16In order to make the most of this L-shaped design, Cheryl converted the other side of the room into a play space for Phoenix. Now Lori and Drew can relax while also keeping an eye on their son as he does his own thing.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyL-Shaped Living
PHOTO 9 of 16READ LESS -In order to make the most of this L-shaped design, Cheryl converted the other side of the room into a play space for Phoenix. Now Lori and Drew can relax while also keeping an eye on their son as he does his own thing. -
A Custom Hangout
10/16A Custom Hangout
10/16Roger built this little bench/reading nook to give Phoenix his own chill-out area, which Cheryl then adorned with some more kid-friendly textiles like these colourful throw pillows and a stuffed animal or two.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyA Custom Hangout
PHOTO 10 of 16READ LESS -Roger built this little bench/reading nook to give Phoenix his own chill-out area, which Cheryl then adorned with some more kid-friendly textiles like these colourful throw pillows and a stuffed animal or two. -
Custom Finishes
11/16Custom Finishes
11/16What kid wouldn't love his or her own chalkboard wall, especially one that comes in a magnificent, custom-blue colour like this one?Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyCustom Finishes
PHOTO 11 of 16READ LESS -What kid wouldn't love his or her own chalkboard wall, especially one that comes in a magnificent, custom-blue colour like this one? -
Decals, Decals, Decals
12/16Decals, Decals, Decals
12/16These simple decals are inexpensive and add a fun finish to the wall, but they are also easily removed. When Phoenix is older and the family is looking to change up the space's overall look, it will be a simple transition back to a softer, white finish.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyDecals, Decals, Decals
PHOTO 12 of 16READ LESS -These simple decals are inexpensive and add a fun finish to the wall, but they are also easily removed. When Phoenix is older and the family is looking to change up the space's overall look, it will be a simple transition back to a softer, white finish. -
Animal Inspirations
13/16Animal Inspirations
13/16These animal heads also add a fun and plush texture to the feature wall, making this a space that any kid would love to spend time in.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyAnimal Inspirations
PHOTO 13 of 16READ LESS -These animal heads also add a fun and plush texture to the feature wall, making this a space that any kid would love to spend time in. -
Neat and Organized
14/16Neat and Organized
14/16Extended shelves mean that all of Phoenix's toys and books can always stay organized, even if it does take a little convincing to get him to actually clean them up.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyNeat and Organized
PHOTO 14 of 16READ LESS -Extended shelves mean that all of Phoenix's toys and books can always stay organized, even if it does take a little convincing to get him to actually clean them up. -
Arts and Crafts
15/16Arts and Crafts
15/16A custom, kid-friendly table for arts and crafts is always essential in any play room, and this one is no exception. The table itself is a neutral wood colour that ties in with the rest of the design features, and its small size still allows enough room around it for Phoenix to play and hang out.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyArts and Crafts
PHOTO 15 of 16READ LESS -A custom, kid-friendly table for arts and crafts is always essential in any play room, and this one is no exception. The table itself is a neutral wood colour that ties in with the rest of the design features, and its small size still allows enough room around it for Phoenix to play and hang out. -
Puppy Love
16/16Puppy Love
16/16Last but not least Cheryl put in a little dog bed with a plush dog toy so that the pups of the household have an area to hang out in too. To say that Lori was touched and overwhelmed by this reno would be an understatement: the team definitely nailed it.Reno Set GoThis Modern Basement Features a Redesign For the Whole FamilyPuppy Love
PHOTO 16 of 16READ LESS -Last but not least Cheryl put in a little dog bed with a plush dog toy so that the pups of the household have an area to hang out in too. To say that Lori was touched and overwhelmed by this reno would be an understatement: the team definitely nailed it.
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