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Aspen Luxe Basement Renovation
Part II

Fall is upon us, which means soon we’ll be looking for excuses to stay in and hibernate with the people we love most. What better excuse than a brand new, beautifully remodeled bonus room basement that the whole family can enjoy? In our last blog featuring this Aspen Luxe project, we broke down how we teamed up with Preferred Construction to give an unfinished basement functionality and style. Today, we’re diving into the furnishings and finishing touches we added to make this space extraordinary.

Our Maryville, Tennessee clients love their mid-century home that sits nestled in the windy roads of East Tennessee. They wished for a space to cuddle up as a family for movie nights, entertain friends, or host slumber parties. Our Knoxville interior design team put their brilliant heads together to create a space that would be functional and beautiful for this family. 

Rowan Hall’s vision combined elements of mid-century design with notes of rustic influence inspired by the home’s Smoky Mountain surroundings. Combined with the fresh, sophisticated feel of Rowan Hall Interiors design, the end result is what we call “Aspen Luxe.” 

Personalized Design

Because this space is underground and lacking windows, an important part of the design was bringing in the outdoors and making the space feel more grand. Painting the ceilings white made them feel higher, while the walls were painted a bright shade of light gray. Large artwork adds a focal point to the space, giving the same feel that a window would create. We chose artwork in neutral tones ranging from cool to warm, and the pieces bring in the feeling of nature in an abstract way. 

This basement bonus room design needed to serve the entire family, and a welcoming, cozy feel was high on our clients’ wishlist. We customized these amazing sofas with performance fabric, and the best part–they easily transform into stylish sleeper sofas. Alfie Rowan, lead designer and founder of Rowan Hall, discovered these at High Point Market earlier this year. She immediately thought of this project and knew they would be perfect for our clients. One of many perks of working with experienced interior designers is knowing that we’ve done our research, tested countless products, and narrowed down the perfect picks for your lifestyle.

Livable Luxury

In addition to performance fabric on the sofas, we chose other durable Kryptons for a fun accent chair and kitchen barstools. These materials will be perfect for little hands or messy adults, making clean-up as easy as can be. The textured wool rug in the living area will hide dirt and stains, so our clients can kick back and relax with ease. 

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Each piece in the space was thoughtfully chosen by our Knoxville interior design team to fit the lifestyle of our clients and the specifics of this project. We chose low-profile furnishings to make the ceilings feel taller. We selected a lightweight coffee table and ottoman for easy rearranging when the sofas need to transform. We picked furniture with organic shapes and mid-century influence to be the foundation of our Aspen Luxe design. 

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Finally, we filled the space with hand-selected accessories and decorative touches that really make it feel like a home. Throw pillows, trays, baskets, vases and coasters are the little details that bring a space to life. We brought in pops of warm neutrals and cool grays in the pillows, added some fun personality with a unique planter, and brought in touches of greenery to bring in the outdoors. 

In the end, our clients loved coming home to a new basement bonus room full of hand-picked pieces for their family. Rowan Hall’s expert interior designers ensured that every detail of this renovation was cohesive and well thought out. Read how we worked with Preferred Construction to design the remodel of this space here, and contact us today for help designing your home project. From beginning to end, we’ll ensure each and every detail is a beautiful reflection of style, luxury and comfort.


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Aspen Luxe Basement Renovation
Part I

There’s nothing we love more than when our industry friends call Rowan Hall for all their interior design needs. From realtors to contractors and builders, we love being a resource in turning ordinary houses into extraordinary homes. So, when Tim at Preferred Construction found himself with an extensive renovation project and clients who desired a full-service upgrade, he knew Alfie and our team at Rowan Hall would eagerly help Preferred bring their clients’ ideas to life. 

Starting with an unfinished, unusable basement and looking to transform the space into the perfect family hangout, these clients needed guidance in knowing what would be possible for the space. Our team of talented interior designers couldn’t wait to see the potential, so after meeting with the clients in their dark, cold basement, we made a plan to turn their dreams into an attainable reality. Once our team knew their wishlist, we provided drawings and renderings that Preferred interpreted into an accurate estimate. 

Plans to Perfection

Our plans included a kitchenette and bar area, banquette seating, a living area, and a powder bathroom. This family desired a space that both kids and adults could enjoy, so each element of the design needed to be multipurpose.

This basement kitchen was the heart of the design. This area is perfect for entertaining, stashing kids’ snacks or storing overflow from their upstairs kitchen. We chose not to do a full kitchen, as our clients didn’t need this space to function in that way, but we did include a dishwasher, sink, refrigerator, and plenty of cabinet storage. The island can function as a bar for the adults or a birthday party buffet for the kids, and cleanup is easy either way. Knoxville interior designer, Alfie Rowan, custom living area and basement remodel with custom kitchen design, Farragut TN custom draperies and home renovation, interior finish selection

A traditional dining table and chairs didn’t make as much sense in this design as the banquette seating we decided on. Another multi-functional part of our design, this bench was built with storage and electrical. It can serve as a hideaway for clutter and a workspace where laptops and iPads can be charged. 

Working with Preferred Construction’s team was a great partnership because of their talented craftsmen who were able to bring our vision to life. While we have the fun, pretty ideas, they have the technical know-how to build one-of-a-kind pieces from scratch. These built-in benches really give our clients a functional element to their basement that wouldn’t have been possible without the talented team at Preferred. 

Turning Hiccups into Victories

While there are always speed-bumps that arise along the way, working with a great team makes it easy to address issues with as little stress for the client as possible. With any construction project, communication is key. When the designer and contractor communicate well, the client can sit back, relax, and trust the experts to handle their project with utmost care. Knoxville interior designer, Alfie Rowan, custom living area and basement remodel with custom kitchen design, Farragut TN custom draperies and home renovation, interior finish selection

There were a few “have-tos” in this project that we turned into wins for the design. The niche in the kitchen was necessary for structural support, so we utilized this hidden space with shelving to add storage and hide the garbage can. We also had to incorporate an electrical closet behind the banquette seating, which ultimately made the space cozier and felt like the perfect size in the end. 

Your Right-Hand Girls

Our expert interior design team sees a project differently than the construction experts on-site, which means no detail is overlooked. While Preferred’s team saw every issue from a technical standpoint, looking to ensure that the space was structurally sound and passed inspection, our designers think about how our clients will live in the space. If you’re considering a renovation, having a skilled interior designer on your team will ensure you and your family’s lifestyle is considered in every decision.

Working with our Knoxville interior designers also takes the pressure off of you to make the difficult design decisions along the way. Our team at Rowan Hall worked with Dixie Kitchen to design the cabinetry and Broadway Carpets on the flooring. Our expert designers and project managers are on standby to tell your construction team which paint finish or grout color to use, while you get to carry-on with your own day job. Learn more about our 15-step white glove process here. Knoxville interior designer, Alfie Rowan, custom living area and basement remodel with custom kitchen design, Farragut TN custom draperies and home renovation, interior finish selection

Of course, another benefit of working with Alfie and the team is knowing your space will be thoughtfully curated for your lifestyle from the studs to the sofas. We ensure every bit of your investment is cohesive and perfectly picked for you. We filled this space with custom furnishings, beautiful artwork and cozy textiles, but you’ll have to stay tuned for those details!

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