{"id":19624,"date":"2021-02-08T13:19:58","date_gmt":"2021-02-08T19:19:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/?p=19624"},"modified":"2025-03-10T09:54:25","modified_gmt":"2025-03-10T14:54:25","slug":"basement-refresh-qa-with-alex-from-the-defined-dish","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/2021\/02\/basement-refresh-qa-with-alex-from-the-defined-dish\/","title":{"rendered":"Basement Refresh: Q&#038;A with Alex from The Defined Dish"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We recently helped Alex from The Defined Dish turn her basement into a family-friendly living room. The Defined Dish has all sorts of delicious recipes Alex cooks up in her beautiful Texas home. You can read Alex&#8217;s in-depth <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefineddish.com\/defined-home-family-room-reveal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">review on her blog<\/a>, and scroll on for our Q&amp;A with Alex about her new lower-level living room.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19630\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19630\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19630 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738805812_feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738805812_feature.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738805812_feature-475x713.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738805812_feature-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Alex&#8217;s cozy home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What was the design inspiration for the space?<\/h3>\n<p>We really just wanted this space to be super functional, but also comfortable! Since it serves as our family room, playroom and just overall hangout and TV room, it&#8217;s heavily used.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19631\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19631\" style=\"width: 1024px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19631 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-1024x576.png\" alt=\"Detail of empty basement\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-1024x576.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-475x267.png 475w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/1-768x432.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Before the refresh<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What were the most important elements in designing the space?<\/h3>\n<p>The most important element was a comfortable couch, so we really built the room around the couch we liked most. We love it for its comfort, plus it\u2019s super durable! After that, we really just needed more shelving for storing toys, etc., which is why we did two of the walnut stacking cubes. I am obsessed with the design of the cubes and how functional they are!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19627\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19627\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19627 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738758571_feature.jpg\" alt=\"Detail of low, wood bookcases with baskets, books and table lamp\" width=\"728\" height=\"1042\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738758571_feature.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738758571_feature-475x680.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738758571_feature-715x1024.jpg 715w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19627\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/4Vs7XX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Rollins stacking bookcase cubes<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/3bZUuh\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cloak table lamp<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What was delivery day like?<\/h3>\n<p>Fantastic! The men that delivered were extremely helpful and so kind. It was a seamless delivery.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19628\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19628\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19628 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738766875_feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738766875_feature.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738766875_feature-475x713.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738766875_feature-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/GTILKW\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Foshay console bookcase<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/RtfeCv\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrace tabletop planter<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/ixgSFZ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anika throw blanket<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Favorite piece in the room?<\/h3>\n<p>The couch for sure. It\u2019s a focal point in the room because it\u2019s so pretty but it\u2019s also comfortable and functional! I LOVE IT.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19629\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19629\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19629 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738772338_feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"1092\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738772338_feature.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738772338_feature-475x713.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738772338_feature-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/ughrCf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Linger sectional in Hines Spruce<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/HlJAxD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Hastings rug<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/hSZvHm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Mohair pillow<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/9jOhnT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tibetan sheepskin pillow<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>Do you have any advice for creating a beautifully designed space that\u2019s also functional and kid-friendly?<\/h3>\n<p>Just making sure that there are plenty of shelves and baskets for kids to easily organize is essential! I find that if things are organized by basket type, my kids do a great job at putting things back where they belong, which is why the stacking cubes were so great. I also think finding very durable furniture, and in a color tone that is forgiving, is important. We went with the beautiful Hines Spruce fabric color for our couch and I am so impressed with how clean it looks\u2014ALWAYS!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_19626\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-19626\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-19626 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738747997_feature.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"1041\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738747997_feature.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738747997_feature-475x679.jpg 475w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/thedefineddish_1610738747997_feature-716x1024.jpg 716w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-19626\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/s9gv3W\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ford swivel chairs<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/6pxm3r\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Aero cowhide ottomans<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/go.roomandboard.com\/qJEuHR\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Velvet pillows<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3>What\u2019s your go-to dinner recipe when you\u2019re short on time?<\/h3>\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/thedefineddish.com\/one-pot-hamburger-helper-beef-stroganoff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">One-Pot Hamburger Helper Beef Stroganoff<\/a> recipe is SO easy to make and my entire family devours it!<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We helped Alex from The Defined Dish turn her basement into a family-friendly lower-level living room. 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