THE PROBLEM Homeowners wanted to use an awkwardly angled basement for entertaining.
THE SOLUTION Minimize architecture; enlarge and warm through color, fabric.
HOW IT HAPPENED • Wrapped room in neutral shades of cream, tan, gray and chocolate; painted walls champagne to smooth bad angles. • Divided space into zones for lounging and a "feature" wall. • Warmed lounge area with electric fireplace; added mantel, storage in chocolate. • Flanked fireplace with sophisticated smoky-gray banquettes.
• Installed black micro-fiber couch with cream damask pillows; pair of light-colored chairs and accent pillows in steely blue and chocolate.
• "Resized" small window by hanging an 8-foot curtain rod, dummy panels, sheers.
• Used corporate pattern from owner's business to create patterned panels.
• Installed bench beneath panels; added wine and clothes storage (not pictured).
• Placed track lighting over the fireplace, a crystal chandelier in the lounge area and pendant lights near the feature wall.
