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Four Popular Kitchen Trends For Your Greenwich, CT Finished Basement

Old-School. Modern. Luxury. It’s Up To You!

Having a second kitchen in your finished basement in Greenwich, CT means you’ll have choices. You can add a full-service bar to your man cave or simply enjoy not running upstairs to make your movie night popcorn.

Let’s explore four kitchen concepts well-suited for your new basement.

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1) One-Wall Kitchenette

Considering that most basements have expansive, open floor plans, a kitchen space that incorporates everything along one wall works great. This concept puts your sink, counter space, cabinets, refrigerator, and oven all together along one wall of your basement.

This helps preserve floor space while still offering the functionality you want.

The one-wall basement kitchenette also makes the workflow for a single cook a breeze. Everything is within your reach.

Sometimes bigger is not better.

The one-wall kitchens we recommend installing at Lux are simple, streamlined, and stunning. In many ways, a one-wall kitchen with an eye-catching backsplash becomes the accent wall of your basement. What could be better than functionality and adding scene-stealing pop to your floor plan?

2) Rustic East Coast Kitchen

As a basement remodel innovator serving the East Coast community, rustic styles are a natural fit. It’s really hard to go wrong with an old-school look in this area, especially if you are in an older home or neighborhood like Greenwich, CT. Even in a newer home, the right choices can induce a nostalgic vibe that feels appropriate in your basement.

Though our systems are on the cutting edge, certain choices in appliances, fixtures, and colors can take you back in time.

The OC systems we use are specially designed to eliminate the problems associated with wood and plaster, such as mold. Basement walls draw in moisture, so the material you choose is crucial for the integrity of your home.

3) Wine Bar Kitchen

A wine cellar-inspired kitchen is a nice option, too. Not only is the basement’s atmosphere a functionally perfect spot to store your wine, but building up a little kitchen around it flows beautifully.

Whether you opt for room temperature wine storage or want to take it up to the next level with a temperature-controlled option, Lux can get you where you need to go.

One huge benefit of designing your basement kitchen around your wine storage is that our Owens Corning systems provide you with a well-ventilated space. This eliminates the “wine cellar” odor problem that a traditional underground space generally offers.

Also, wine corks last longer in more humid spaces, and basements are typically the most humid spot in your home.

4) Back-In-Time British Kitchen

In bygone eras, the kitchen was hidden from the “front end” of the house in East Coast. As it was a space for servants and labor, it was not uncommon for a British kitchen to be windowless or even possibly below ground – and often on dirt floors.

Luckily, you’ll have far more flooring options than back in the day.

Again, tying in the New East Coast charm of the Greenwich, CT area, an antique-inspired British kitchen fits well in a basement.

A kitchen of this style typically features hanging pots and pans, a farm-style sink, lots of shelving, possibly exposed brick, and a full-size fireplace. White and cream are the go-to colors for this style, but a little brick or natural wood can keep it looking warm and cozy.

At Owens Corning, we are always happy to share our thoughts and feedback about your design dreams and concerns. If you have an idea, we want to bring it to life in a way that plays off our knowledge and expertise. No idea is too challenging or too boring…really! We want to be your basement dream team, not just your installers. Contact our friendly staff today at Owens Corning Basement Finishing Systems by Lux Renovation to get your free estimate.