Brookside Lane Basement Finishing

Materials & Finishes

Designed to anchor the basement with warmth and texture, the living room and den draw the eye immediately to the fireplace surround, clad in white oak honed ledger stone from Rockmount — 6x24 panels with 6x18 corner pieces that give the installation a clean, architectural presence. Flanking the fireplace, walnut-stained maple floating shelves with integrated lighting add depth and a rich contrast to the surrounding millwork, while custom built-in shelving with inset panel doors and plywood skins brings a tailored, furniture-grade quality to the space. Underfoot, luxury vinyl plank flooring carries the room with durability and ease. The main staircase makes a quiet statement of its own, finished with oak treads and risers set within an open railing system that keeps the sightlines light and unobstructed. Lutron-compatible dimmer switches throughout ensure the mood of the room is always exactly where you want it.

What could easily be a purely utilitarian space has been finished with the same attention to detail found throughout the home. Custom Hampshire cabinetry in a painted finish provides generous storage through 4-inch pull-outs and full-depth upper cabinets, while a 3cm quartzite countertop in a leather finish with an eased edge brings an unexpected sophistication to the work surface. The floor is laid in honed Calacatta marble herringbone tile at 2.75x5.5 inches — a pattern that adds movement and elegance underfoot. Baldwin lifetime brass hardware appears on both the door and cabinet pulls, lending a cohesive warmth across every touchpoint in the room. A stainless steel utility sink handles the demands of daily use, and custom 12-inch deep painted boxed shelving with a telescoping drying rack keeps the space as functional as it is considered. An acoustical tile ceiling keeps the room quiet, and a dedicated circuit for a wine refrigerator rounds out the thoughtful planning behind this hardworking space.