Basement Special Edition | Page 76

CHAMELEON THIS DRAMATIC SMALL BASEMENT FITS A SURPRISINGLY LONG WISH LIST OF ACTIVITIES INTO ONE SMALL SPACE! Since most homes in Canada are built with a basement, it is essential we capitalize by utilizing that space to the fullest, especially if the rest of your home doesn’t have the space to meet your lifestyle requirements. Flexible floor plans are the key with rooms and spaces that can adapt to changing needs and circumstances. It all starts with making a comprehensive wish-list of all the things you would like to do in that space. There are no limits to this dream stage – so just put it all out there. Then work backwards. In this instance, we needed a recreation room, a kitchen, a dining room, an office, a photo studio and a guest bedroom all within about 325 square feet. That may seem impossible, but that’s where careful planning and creativity came into play.