Vintage basement bar

I come from a proud family of bar folk. My earliest memory involves being behind my dad’s bar, poking my tiny toddler finger into the disgusting holes of the bar mats, and sniffing the scent of stale beer. (I imagine that’s why, to this day, I can’t stand the aroma of beer. Wine or whiskey, please!) My paternal grandma Ann had a groovy retro rec room in her basement, complete with wood-paneled walls and all things olive green, brown, and orange. But the real kicker?

The original owners lived in this 1940 house for 70 years! It is in gorgeous, original shape -- including one of the best basements we've ever seen!

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Well, we are down to about T-minus ten days until reveal and, per usual, the beads of anxious sweat are[…]

1970's wood paneling

I showed a simple little 50s ranch in Bellefontaine Neighbors yesterday. Nothing special, really, except for this AWESOME vintage basement! I’ve a seen a lot of classic rathskellars in my day, but this knotty pine gem definitely tops the list! LOVE it!! If you’re interested in seeing this retro party pad in person, give me […]

Cabinetry - Reclaim Renew

Sometimes you just want to get away from the city and dive in to the nearest barstool. These underground bars are the place to do just that.