When life circumstances change it often necessitates rethinking real estate needs. For our client, a recent divorce caused her to rethink the amount of space she needed. Instead of selling her Wallingford home, she converted a partially finished basement into a rentable one bedroom apartment.

The design incorporates an open kitchen, dining and living room to allow the tenant flexibility in furniture layout depending on their needs. A large bedroom with ample storage includes a new egress window exit. A bathroom with tiled shower is located nearby, yet is also convenient for guests to use. A shared laundry and mechanical space allows the owner access to mechanical equipment without having to enter the tenant’s space. A new heating system was installed for the basement incorporating radiant heat in a new stained concrete slab.