Over the years, this lower-level walkout that is adjacent to the family's pool deck had become a kids’ play area. Now that their son and daughter are preteens, our clients wanted to reclaim the space for adult and tween use, like entertaining and playing billiards with friends. The picture they had in mind was a boutique hotel lobby with a modern feel and their favorite art on the walls. We used a playful choice of materials to achieve their desired aesthetic and utility. Alder wood panels with nickel reveals unify the visual palette of the basement and rooms on the upper floors. Linoleum flooring in black and white adds drama and allows for easy clean-up during transitions from the pool deck to movie night, cocktails, or relaxing around the fireplace. Glossy, white acrylic panels behind the walkup bar bring energy and excitement. To accommodate their evolving family needs, we remodeled their Jack-and-Jill bathroom into two separate rooms – a luxury powder room and a more casual family bathroom.