Westside Understory
Light Beneath It All
Before: Above ground? Charming century-old home. Below? A dark, cramped basement full of potential—and a couple of very unfortunate bathroom situations. A space mostly known as “that place we don’t go.”
After: Cue the transformation: this layered, light-filled lower level now doubles the home’s living space, with a vibe that’s more artful retreat than afterthought. Exposed limestone walls meet warm concrete floors and natural maple shelves that could make a book lover weep. The footprint includes a TV room, a bedroom, two bathrooms, a just-right-sized home office, and a laundry room you don’t mind hanging out in. This reno is definitive proof: basements can have main-character energy, too.
