Divine Design: Basement goes from bland to fiesta ready

Article by: HGTV , Scripps Howard
Updated: July 20, 2010 - 4:03 PM

How Candice Olson of HGTV's "Divine Design" transformed a bland basement into a warm cantina for parties.

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After: Vivid splashes of color warm up the room, and a kitchenette gives the homeowners a place to heat up treats and store beverages for entertaining.

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THE PROBLEM

A Mexican family wanted a place to entertain in the style of parties back home.

THE SOLUTION

Warm colors, a kitchen prep area and dance-friendly floors make a fiesta-ready basement.

HOW IT HAPPENED

• Incorporated colors inspired by Mexican textiles.

• Chili-red glass tile backsplash adds a contemporary touch of warm color.

• Durable porcelain tile flooring looks just like wide-plank hardwood, plus it's heated for dancing comfort.

• Satellite kitchen has a sink, under-cabinet microwave and a sleek black cooktop that blends into the black quartz countertop.

• A narrow-panel refrigerator column blends into the cabinets, which have ample storage for glasses and serving dishes.

• Ready-to-assemble cabinet in fiery-red houses the TV and media gear.

BEST TRICK

A wall-size translucent linen blind makes a small window look larger.

Distributed by Scripps Howard News Service. Interior decorator Candice Olson hosts "Divine Design," which appears Thursdays at 8 p.m. and Saturdays at 9:30 p.m. Resource guide at www.divinedesign.tv.

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Before: This cold, unfinished basement was used mainly for storage.

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