Photography by Peggy Turbett.
These homeowners - she from Cleveland and he from Dublin, Ireland - were ready to remodel their 1950’s basement, with its wrap-around bar, flourescent lighting and linoleum floor. We envisioned an Irish pub with references to Dublin. I designed the custom bar (painted “Dublin blue”) and storage shelves for my client’s collection of DVD’s, CD’s and books. Together we searched antique shops and consignment stores to find the Presider’s Chairs by the fireplace, the pub table and vintage dining chairs, and antique cabinets for liquor and glassware. Modern conveniences include a beverage cooler built in to the side of the bar, carefully placed lighting, a wall-mounted screen and state-of-the-art sound system. With a comfy sectional sofa and leather ottoman, the pub invites friends and family to watch a movie and linger together over a Guinness.
