Design Ideas for Basements

Review
..."offers the knowledge and design sense to make a basement into a magnificent, stylish area..."

--Library Journal



Book Description
Provides design inspiration for gaining functional and attractive living space without adding on. Over 200 color photographs.



About the Author
Wayne Kalyn is a freelance writer and editor. Previously, he was Editorial Director of Health Books at Reader's Digest, as well as the Project Editor of 1001 Do-It-Yourself Hints and Tips (Reader's Digest Books). He was also the Senior Editor at Men's Journal Magazine.

Wayne Kalyn is a graduate of Syracuse University. He lives with his wife Theresa, and children, Scott and Holly, in Cranford, NJ.

Philip Ennis is a professional interior design photographer from Westchester County, NY. His work appears in many newspapers and national periodicals, such as Architectural Digest, and in numerous books.



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With their openness, small windows, moisture, and exposed pipes and heaters, basements can pose many design problems. However, since refurbishing a basement can cost about half the price of adding an above-ground room, there is ample incentive to use this area. Kalyn addresses all of these concerns and offers the knowledge and design sense to make a basement into a magnificent, stylish area. Flooring, wall, window, door, and lighting options are provided, as are a variety of room uses, from a traditional family room to a sauna or spa. Throughout, Kalyn discusses safety, furnishings, code requirements, and solutions to design challenges. Minimal information is given for do-it-yourselfers, but plenty of practical advice for basement refurbishing is found, which recommends this book for any public library where there is an interest. Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.


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