Cedar Creek Speakeasy

Picturing an opulent space with speakeasy vibes, the design team sought to transform the clients’ lower level into a moody, 1920s-inspired retreat with a dedicated theater, bar and seating areas. The project’s biggest challenges included incorporating existing windows, reusing a beloved beam, integrating tin ceiling tiles and maximizing under-stair space. Every element of the space was carefully curated to give a nod to a time gone by—with velvet drapery, antique back bar mirrors and custom brass foot rails being prime examples. The design team’s solutions involved creating hollow surrounds with sandblasted lens glass to conceal LED strips and adding full-surround illumination on the bar and wine-cellar shelving.

The completed design features green-black paint, stained elements, brass-inlaid marble floors and brass wire-front cabinets. In the theater, dense velvet curtains add drama while an old beam, repurposed as a TV anchor, incorporates warm wood tones. Tin ceiling tiles in the nearby hallway—framed by brass tin and wood-trim molding—enhance the transition from the bar to the theater. The cleverly curved under-stair seating area offers a private nook adjacent to the bar, living area and pool table, further optimizing the space for functionality and aesthetics.