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Idina Menzel’s Slam Dunk Reno

Performer, singer, songwriter, entrepreneur, and author Idina Menzel wanted to show her gratitude to her close friend James. He runs an acclaimed youth basketball program in Los Angeles that teaches kids, including her son, both game and life skills. James grew up in the Lower East Side of New York City and began playing competitive basketball at a young age. After losing both parents in a short span, he immersed himself in growing his program to help kids learn the sport and dream big.

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James wished to build a permanent training facility at his new home where his students would have a safe place to hang out and practice. So Idina teamed up with us to gift James a space to review films, meet with his players, and simply relax. We turned his detached garage into a showstopping office that boasts a sleek kitchenette, comfortable seating area, modern bathroom, and unique basketball-themed wall mural.

Before & After

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wdt_ID Room Product Type STYLE Product Company STYLE Company Product Code/Sku
1 Exterior Front Door Series 7000 Swing Door System Full Lite French Doors, Dallas Handles Series 7000 Swing Door System Full Lite French Doors, Dallas Handles All Weather Architectural Aluminum All Weather Architectural Aluminum Dark Anodized Bronze Door Finish, Black Hardware
2 Exterior Sconce - Light Fixture Milton LED Lantern - Large Milton LED Lantern - Large Visual Comfort Visual Comfort OL15103ANBZ-L1
3 Throughout All Walls besides Kitchenette - Paint Swiss Coffee, Flat Swiss Coffee, Flat Benjamin Moore Benjamin Moore OC-45
4 Throughout Base/Case/Doors - Paint Tricorn Black, Eggshell Tricorn Black, Eggshell Sherwin Williams Sherwin Williams SW6258
5 Throughout Flooring Concorde Oak Collection - Sundance LVT and t-molding Concorde Oak Collection - Sundance LVT and t-molding Provenza Flooring Provenza Flooring PRO3218I4F
6 Throughout Basing Base No. 55E1 11/16" x 5 1/2" x 16' Base No. 55E1 11/16" x 5 1/2" x 16' Woodgrain Woodgrain Part No. 10010986
7 Throughout Casing Case No. 1x4 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 16' Primed MDF Case No. 1x4 3/4" x 3-1/2" x 16' Primed MDF Woodgrain Woodgrain Part No. 10033191
8 Throughout Window Coverings J&D Roller Shade - Shoji Rice, Outside Mount, Hold Downs, Loop Control, Deluxe Cassette Valence J&D Roller Shade - Shoji Rice, Outside Mount, Hold Downs, Loop Control, Deluxe Cassette Valence Smith and Noble Smith and Noble N/A
9 Throughout Custom Framed Jerseys Custom Acrylic Framing Custom Acrylic Framing L.A. Art Exchange L.A. Art Exchange N/A
10 Throughout Custom Hand Painted Wall Mural Hand Painted Wall Mural Hand Painted Wall Mural Erin Miller Wray - Artist Erin Miller Wray - Artist N/A
11 Lounge Windows Series 5000 Thermally Enhanced Window System, Casement Windows Series 5000 Thermally Enhanced Window System, Casement Windows All Weather Architectural Aluminum All Weather Architectural Aluminum Dark Anodized Bronze Door Finish, Black Hardware
12 Lounge Windows - Transom Series 5000 Thermally Enhanced Window System, Fixed Windows Series 5000 Thermally Enhanced Window System, Fixed Windows All Weather Architectural Aluminum All Weather Architectural Aluminum Dark Anodized Bronze Door Finish, Black Hardware
13 Lounge Sofa Edward 87" Leather Sofa in Black Analine Edward 87" Leather Sofa in Black Analine Kardiel Kardiel N/A
14 Lounge Accent Chairs Suspend 30" Fabric Chair in Cream Boucle Suspend 30" Fabric Chair in Cream Boucle Kardiel Kardiel N/A
15 Lounge Fabric Ottoman - Coffee Table Mario 38" Fabric Ottoman in Blanc Boucle Mario 38" Fabric Ottoman in Blanc Boucle Kardiel Kardiel N/A
16 Kitchenette Kitchenette Wall - Paint Tricorn Black, Flat Tricorn Black, Flat Sherwin Williams Sherwin Williams SW6258
17 Kitchenette Countertops - Manufacturer Pietra Grey 12MM Pietra Grey 12MM Neolith Neolith N/A
18 Kitchenette Countertops - Distributor Pietra Grey 12MM Pietra Grey 12MM Marble Express Marble Express N/A
19 Kitchenette Sink 30" Brycin Hamered Brass Undermount Kitchen Sink 30" Brycin Hamered Brass Undermount Kitchen Sink Signature Hardware Signature Hardware 952108
20 Kitchenette Cabinet Pulls - Hardware Cabinet edge pull, Flat black US19, 6" C-to-C Cabinet edge pull, Flat black US19, 6" C-to-C Emtek Emtek 87120
21 Kitchenette Cabinet Pulls - Hardware Cabinet edge pull, Flat black US19, 12" C-to-C Cabinet edge pull, Flat black US19, 12" C-to-C Emtek Emtek 87150
22 Kitchenette Cabinet Pulls - Hardware Warwick Pull, Flat Black US19, 4" C-to-C Warwick Pull, Flat Black US19, 4" C-to-C Emtek Emtek 86705
23 Kitchenette Range 2 Burner Model 2 Burner Model Invisacook Invisacook N/A
24 Kitchenette Microwave Drawer 24 in. 1.2 cu. ft. 950W Sharp Stainless Steel Smart Easy Wave Open Microwave Drawer Oven 24 in. 1.2 cu. ft. 950W Sharp Stainless Steel Smart Easy Wave Open Microwave Drawer Oven Sharp Sharp SMD2489ES
25 Kitchenette Dining Chairs Platner 30" Fabric Dining Chair in Blanc Boucle Platner 30" Fabric Dining Chair in Blanc Boucle Kardiel Kardiel N/A
26 Bathroom Window Series 5000 Thermally Enhanced Window System, Fixed Windows Series 5000 Thermally Enhanced Window System, Fixed Windows All Weather Architectural Aluminum All Weather Architectural Aluminum Dark Anodized Bronze Door Finish, Black Hardware
27 Bathroom All Walls - Paint Swiss Coffee, Eggshell Swiss Coffee, Eggshell Benjamin Moore Benjamin Moore OC-45
28 Bathroom Floor Tile - White 4" x 12" Field Tile - Thassos 4" x 12" Field Tile - Thassos Jeffrey Court Jeffrey Court 72069
29 Bathroom Floor Tile - Black 8" x 12" Field Tile - Nero Marquina 8" x 12" Field Tile - Nero Marquina Jeffrey Court Jeffrey Court 18136
30 Bathroom Shower Wall & Niche Face Tile 8" x 12" Field Tile - Nero Marquina 8" x 12" Field Tile - Nero Marquina Jeffrey Court Jeffrey Court 18136
31 Bathroom Shower Edge Pencil Tile 0.75" x 12" Dome Pencil Tile - Bass Black 0.75" x 12" Dome Pencil Tile - Bass Black Jeffrey Court Jeffrey Court 18420
32 Bathroom Door Handle - Hardware Emtek Select, R-Bar Knurled Lever, Brass Modern Recangular Rossette US19 Flat Black Emtek Select, R-Bar Knurled Lever, Brass Modern Recangular Rossette US19 Flat Black Emtek Emtek US19 Flat Black
33 Bathroom Door Hinges - Hardware 3-1/2" x 3-1/2", 1/4" Radius Corners, Residential Plain Bearing, Plated Steel 3-1/2" x 3-1/2", 1/4" Radius Corners, Residential Plain Bearing, Plated Steel Emtek Emtek 91023US19 Flat Black
34 Bathroom Pendant - Light Fixture Pirlo Pendant in Brass by Sean Lavin for Tech Lighting Pirlo Pendant in Brass by Sean Lavin for Tech Lighting Lumens Lumens TEC1833433
35 Bathroom Vanity Rectangular Matte Black Ceramic Console Sink w/ Matte Black Stand Rectangular Matte Black Ceramic Console Sink w/ Matte Black Stand The Bath Outlet The Bath Outlet CeraStyle 037307-U-97-CON-BLK
36 Bathroom Toilet Matte Black Concorde Dual-Flush Square One-Piece Toilet Matte Black Concorde Dual-Flush Square One-Piece Toilet Wayfair Wayfair SM-1T106MB
Design Highlights
Grab Yourself a Bite

It was important to Idina that James had a space where he could both work with his kids and relax by himself. So, we included a sleek kitchenette with an induction cooktop. Whether he needs to feed a whole team or make a little snack, he can quickly grab necessary cookware in seconds.

Marvelous Marble

Our next step was to install an additional bathroom for his players. Not only will this be more convenient, but the gorgeous black marble and brass accents make the design a slam dunk.

Inspired Living

Last but certainly not least, there needed to be a hangout spot. While the comfy living room furniture and 60-inch TV are great features, the star of the space is the basketball-inspired mural that spans two walls. Striking and monochromatic, it perfectly captures James and his vision for his players.

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