Sandy and Seans mammoth basement was a giant waste of space that was born back in the 1970s and never really grew up. The dated finishes, ornate ironwork and brick arches were sorely in need of retirement. A one-way trip to the dump was just what the designer ordered.

This spacious suburban home has it all pool, hot tub, cabana and an absolutely massive basement perfect for entertaining the whole neighborhood. The ingredients were all there; all we had to do was create the perfect recipe to reveal the true potential of Sandy and Seans basement. This was one of the biggest projects we had ever tackled, but I knew that in the end it would be spectacular.

As with most basement renos, everyone in the household had a request. Sean wanted an entertainment area with a big screen TV and a games table for poker night. Sandy envisioned a bar area that would allow for effortless entertaining, and a home office space where she could get down to business. The kids were looking for a comfortable place to hang out and above all, this cavernous space had to be conducive to quality family time.

With three yes, count em, three patio doors leading out the pool area, I wanted to connect this basement with the gorgeous backyard just outside those doors. I was inspired by a warm, beachy color palette that included natural tones, accented by touches of soft blue, sand and creamy white.

The first step when tackling a room this big is to divide your space into workable, distinct zones. Youve heard me say it before, but this is a really critical step that will inject warmth and functionality into cold, cavernous spaces. In Sandy and Seans basement, I designed five separate zones that flow seamlessly into one another. First, a modern wet bar complete with two fridges, lots of cabinetry and shelving is set off by unique tile that is actually made from digitally printed photos transferred onto the tile surface. This amazing technology produces real life reproductions, and in this case we selected a shabby chic pattern inspired by shipping crates. Three comfy bar stools in ivory leather with nailhead trim are parked in front of the bar, and just off to the side is a table that stands ready for Seans poker buddies.

Next, we move into the TV lounge, where a huge 8-by-10 foot leather sectional, again finished in nailhead trim, faces a big screen wall-mounted TV. A media console underneath holds other equipment, and a couple of cowhide benches are tucked under the console, ready to be pulled out to provide seating for large groups.

Between the TV area and the center patio doors is an intimate conversation nook, furnished with two pale linen loveseats. A gorgeous three-tiered lighting fixture is the focal point here, instantly delivering a touch of romance and intimacy to this area.

Beside the rooms third patio door, we installed a gas fireplace with a porcelain tile surround. Three custom-made round arm chairs envelop you as you sit down in front of the fire to read, or share a glass of wine.

And just off to the side is Sandys home office a clean and functional space incorporating loads of storage and a view of the pool. An added bonus: one of the office bookcases conveniently hides the ultimate design buster a five-inch wide support post that we uncovered during the demolition.

This was a monster project. We put in hours and hours of work here in Sandy and Seans basement, but the results are truly phenomenal. It has been transformed from a massive, cold and outdated space into a warm and welcoming beach-inspired retreat. Perfect for entertaining and equally suited for quiet family evenings at home, this basement delivers the goods when it comes to modern family comforts.

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LAS VEGAS As it breaks ground on a new, $350-million arena just off the Las Vegas Strip, MGM Resorts International has announced plans for a tree-lined outdoor shopping and dining district that will serve as the venues grand entrance.

The casino company said the 8-acre development dubbed The Park will feature casual patio dining, dramatic desert landscaping and long, water-wall-style fountains that will stretch more than 100 feet along the entrance.

We are literally taking down the walls and opening the doors at our resorts to develop a unique dining and entertainment district that complements its lush new surroundings, said MGM Resorts Chairman and CEO Jim Murren

Park areas lined with mature trees and tall, tulip-shaped shade structures will flank Rue de Monte Carlo, a road running perpendicular to the Las Vegas Strip between the New York-New York and Monte Carlo casinos. The street itself will be reconfigured into a curving parkway that leads up to the planned, 20,000-seat arena.

Restaurants set to open in The Park include the burger joint Shake Shack, gourmet waffle eatery Bruxie and the Japanese restaurant Sake Rok. The district will also feature a beer garden, a wine bar, the Cuba Libre Restaurant and Rum Bar, and Dierks Bentleys Whiskey Row, named for the country music star.

The redevelopment comes as MGM is reworking the Strip-facing areas in front of the two casinos into a park-like promenade.

The full entertainment district is set to open in early 2016 in conjunction with the arena, a joint venture between MGM and AEG.

MGM is hardly the first Las Vegas casino company throwing its weight behind shopping and entertainment projects as gambling revenue stalls.

Earlier this year, rival Caesars Entertainment opened the outdoor shopping district LINQ, anchored by the 550-foot-tall High Roller observation wheel.

Caesars is also working on the Grand Bazaar Shops, a 2-acre, $50 million outdoor shopping district outside of Ballys Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. The development, which is modeled after Istanbuls Grand Bazaar, is slated to open in the fall.

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