Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Basement Bliss


Brandon's finally (almost) finished it, and I couldn't be happier. He has put in countless hours turning our blank-slate basement into an inviting rec room. I thought it was about time to put his progress down in print. So, this is what he started with...

(front corner view)
Yes, we had to install a new heater, duct work, air-conditioner when we moved in. That lovely hot water tank was included though! In case your wondering, the stairs come down from our dining room.
(back corner view)
Like I said, it was a blank-slate. Brandon went right to work. He started by framing in some walls.

(front, inside corner)
We left that side of the basement as our laundry room and storage area. Apparently we have a lot to store. I really need to get down there and organize that area. But, moving on...

Next, Brandon rented a paint sprayer and primed and painted our ceiling rafters...

It's kind of hard to tell, but they are a dark-gray color. Eight cans of paint later, he came out looking like this...

After all the painting was done, some foam insulation (that was laying on the ground during the ceiling painting process) was put in between the boards...

I'm sure you can guess what went up next...

Finally, we added some paint, trim, carpet, and wood accent walls (see inspiration post here) to come up with this...
(front corner)

(back corner)

(fireplace close-up)
Let's not be modest about this or anything...I LOVE HAVING OUR BASEMENT (almost) FINISHED!!!Surround sound and high-def television take our movie nights with friends to a whole new level around here.

Oh yeah, and I say almost because Brandon still has 4 more windows to change from this...

To this...

But who really spends time looking out basement window anyways...

so...

Things HAVE been going on in my life. I can't wait to start sharing all the dirty details SOON. Until then, you get this picture...

It's Cove rolling around like a crazy dog on the new carpet downstairs. Who'd of thunk a dog would love a little plushness so much. I mean, she really has had only hardwood floors to lay on until now. I guess she is making up for lost time. Silly pup.