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We are a local family looking to finish our basement and want to ensure it feels like a natural part of our home rather than an afterthought. We value student creativity and are excited to provide a real-world project for your professional portfolio.

We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Junior or Senior Interior Design student to provide an interior concept design for our basement remodel. The primary goal is to create a design that seamlessly matches the architectural style, color palette, and "feel" of our home’s upper levels.

Scope of Work & Deliverables:

• Initial Audit: One site visit (or detailed virtual tour) to document the design "DNA" of the upstairs (trim, colors, lighting styles, and materials).

• Thematic Mood Board: A digital board of the proposed aesthetic for the basement, including textures, furniture styles, and color swatches.

• Furniture Layout (Floor Plan - CAD or hand-drafted): A 2D bird's-eye view.

• Material & Finish Palette: A list of specific suggestions for:

  • Wall Treatments: Accent walls (wood slats, textured wallpaper, or specific paint colors).

  • Flooring: Which LVP or carpet style works best with the "vibe."

  • Trim & Hardware: Door handle styles, baseboard height, and light fixture finishes.

• A "Light Map": Suggestions for where to put recessed cans, sconces, or pendants to make it feel like a "real floor" and not a basement.

Note: This is a conceptual project. You will not be responsible for construction management or technical electrical/plumbing engineering.

We'd be happy to provide photos of the finished basement (if built) for your portfolio.

• Current enrollment in an Interior Design or Architecture degree program (Junior or Senior preferred).

• Proficiency in 2D/3D modeling software (AutoCAD, SketchUp, Revit, or similar) or high-quality hand-drafting.

• Strong understanding of color theory and material coordination.

• Ability to translate an existing design "theme" into a new space.

Please email your resume and a link to your digital portfolio (or 2–3 samples of previous coursework/mood boards) to vmuruganpurchases@gmail.com. Please include "Basement Design Project" in the subject line.