BASEMENT RENOVATION, FAMILY ROOM - STOWE, VERMONT

Featuring custom concealed cabinets, doors, and indoor climbing wall, this family focused, kid friendly living space features oak flooring, reclaimed white oak barnboard wall paneling, custom walnut cabinetry, and a steel handrail by Iron Art.

In collaboration with the homeowner, Roots Builders created hidden storage and doors, and a secret kids’ playroom beneath the stairs.


Photo Credit: Cameron Russell

Modern living room with a large sectional sofa, wall-mounted flat-screen TV, and floating wooden cabinet on wood-paneled walls and floor, featuring recessed lighting and a patterned area rug.
Modern living room with light gray sofa, wooden wall, large flat-screen TV, and colorful area rug on light wood flooring.
Modern living room with a flat-screen TV mounted on a wood-panel wall, floating wooden media console, white ceiling light, beige sofas, and a red patterned rug.
Modern living room with a large flat-screen TV mounted on a reclaimed wood wall, open shelving with DVDs and books, a beige sectional sofa, and a patterned rug on a wooden floor.
A modern interior with a wooden floating console or shelf mounted on a light wood-paneled wall, and a flat-screen TV above. The flooring is also wood, creating a cohesive aesthetic.
Wood-paneled wall with two sections and wooden floor
Modern living room with a wall-mounted TV, wooden paneling, and a partially open door. A beige sectional sofa and a patterned rug are visible on the hardwood floor.
Modern basement living room with wooden flooring, neutral walls, a flat-screen TV, a beige sofa, and a staircase with metal railing.
Indoor climbing wall with colorful holds and wooden gym ladder.
Indoor climbing wall with colorful holds and a monkey bar ladder on the ceiling for exercise and training.
Indoor home gym with climbing wall, pull-up bar, monkey bars, and gym mats on wooden floor.
Home gym with climbing wall, gymnastic rings, and pull-up bars.
Indoor climbing wall with colorful holds and wooden ladder rungs in the background.
Room with a wooden climbing wall, sliding barn door, and small bathroom.
Modern bathroom with white rectangular sink, bronze faucet, wall-mounted mirror, white subway tile backsplash, and ceiling pendant light with clear glass shade.
Dining area with a wooden table and chairs, white pendant lights, and a closet in the background.
Close-up view of a sliding door edge on a wooden floor with a groove track.
Close-up of a white sliding door on a wooden floor
Close-up of a wooden stairway with a metal handrail and a wall-mounted light fixture.
Wood staircase with black metal handrail and wood paneled wall
Wooden staircase with wood-paneled wall
Wooden wall with concealed door, revealing a children's playroom with kitchen toys.
Cozy playroom under a staircase with storage baskets, colorful rug, and toy kitchen.