Modern laundry room with stainless steel sink, gray countertop, white cabinets, wall hooks with a coat, wooden bench, and gray tiled floor.

Floral Place Basement Remodel

  • The 1500-square-foot residential basement remodel in Southeast Portland’s Laurelhurst neighborhood had a wide array of goals: soundproofing for enjoying movies, wine storage for the couple’s vast collection, and creating a welcoming space for visiting children and grandchildren.

    Work started with a full demolition of the basement, including removing the out of level concrete slab and pouring a new one. A new layout with expanded head space allowed for an entertainment room with a wet bar, a new bedroom and bath, laundry room, and a mudroom with exterior access. The new staircase starts at the main floor kitchen, same as before, but the updates required removing the existing framing to create the required overhead clearance without impacting the finishes above, and reframing the stair structure to reduce the steepness that was hazardous to its use. The character of the home was reflected through the continuation of the main floor handrail design, with custom crafted new rails to align with the historic detail, but also added modern-day safety elements. Materials, such as white Carrera marble, subway tiles, and large-format porcelain tiles helped blend the clients contemporary upgrades within their historic home.

    Subsequent to the basement remodel, as the weather improved, the clients requested an exterior project to transform the landscaping and hardscape. With the addition of a bamboo deck, stone pavers, and new plantings, the clients now have exterior spaces that are more usable and attractive for the whole extended family.

  • Architect: Workshop Architecture
    Landscape Architect: Ecotone
    Photographer: Greg Kozawa

Basement laundry room with white cabinets, stainless steel sink, gray countertop, wooden bench, coat hooks, and a staircase.
Modern finished basement with gray tile flooring, a small kitchenette with white cabinets and stainless steel mini-fridge, and wooden stairs.
Basement room with beige sofas and striped pillows, featuring a picture of an owl on the wall. Wine bottles are stored on wall racks. Shelves display toys, dolls, and books, with labeled baskets below.
Modern living room with fireplace, abstract art, sectional sofa, red ottomans, and wine rack display.
A modern living room with a large wall-mounted TV, a gray sofa, red ottomans, and a gas fireplace beneath colorful artwork. The TV displays a coastal landscape. The room has gray walls, gray carpet, and recessed lighting.
Modern bathroom interior featuring a walk-in shower with white tile, a blue shower curtain, a toilet, a wall-mounted toilet paper holder, a small rug, a window with blinds, and wall hooks.
Modern bathroom with pedestal sink and mirror
Basement room with wine rack, shelves of books and toys, framed photos, soft seating, and a kitchenette.
Modern basement with gray tile flooring, wooden staircase, white walls, and a closed door. A wall clock and a storage cabinet are visible. Recessed lighting illuminates the space.