Phase 2 - Framing - First load of Studs
We have one wall framed out! It's so nice to finally see progress.
Stay tuned for more pictures
Stay tuned for more pictures
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
Basement - Phase 1 - Destruction
Basement Remodel - Phase 1
We have been working very slowly on this basement remodel. So far we have knocked down the few walls we had down there, leading to the endless amounts of contractor bags now sit on my back porch and my beautifully remodeled dining room now holds all the big and expensive things from the basement. (ie. TV, pool table, couches, etc). That in itself gives me major anxiety.
We already replaced the three windows, which brings in so much light. Never realized how much light can get in down there because the prior windows were boarded up, not sure why, so there was NO natural light down there.
We have been working very slowly on this basement remodel. So far we have knocked down the few walls we had down there, leading to the endless amounts of contractor bags now sit on my back porch and my beautifully remodeled dining room now holds all the big and expensive things from the basement. (ie. TV, pool table, couches, etc). That in itself gives me major anxiety.
We already replaced the three windows, which brings in so much light. Never realized how much light can get in down there because the prior windows were boarded up, not sure why, so there was NO natural light down there.
I am hoping to get some framing started this weekend, but we will see if the time is in the cards.
Stay Tuned for Phase 2 - Framing!!
Monday, January 7, 2013
Our Basement Challenges, Ideas and Inspirations......
As I would love to take full credit for all my renovation ideas and designs, but I can't. I find myself taking inspirations from all around; tv, online, home improvements stores, houses that my husband does work at, etc.
One of our first thoughts were "what are we going to do with the floors down there?"
As much as I would love to put gorgeous hardwood floors down there, (especially since we have an overstock of beautiful real hardwood floors sitting in our attic right now.) we decided that might not be a good idea - for water purposes. If we get water down there we are screwed.
Next thought - tile.... Yeah that could be nice but we want something different. Something nice but different.
Hubby suggests: Why not just stain and seal the concrete floors? Hmmmm, that could be nice.
Next was paint colors.
It must be bright, they say bright colors promotes creativity. But can not be too bright as I don't want to give my little monsters a headache.
and you can't forget the chalkboard!
As I would love to take full credit for all my renovation ideas and designs, but I can't. I find myself taking inspirations from all around; tv, online, home improvements stores, houses that my husband does work at, etc.
One of our first thoughts were "what are we going to do with the floors down there?"
As much as I would love to put gorgeous hardwood floors down there, (especially since we have an overstock of beautiful real hardwood floors sitting in our attic right now.) we decided that might not be a good idea - for water purposes. If we get water down there we are screwed.
Next thought - tile.... Yeah that could be nice but we want something different. Something nice but different.
Hubby suggests: Why not just stain and seal the concrete floors? Hmmmm, that could be nice.
After searching online for pictures so I had a better idea of what they would look like, I came across this one, and fell in love!!!!
Yup!!! Let's stain the floors.
After that was pretty much decided, It was time for me to move onto what to do with the playroom. The playroom is a big deal for me because I want to make sure my kids have a space to call theirs (besides their bedrooms). I needed a space that was going to grown with them...
Yup!!! Let's stain the floors.
After that was pretty much decided, It was time for me to move onto what to do with the playroom. The playroom is a big deal for me because I want to make sure my kids have a space to call theirs (besides their bedrooms). I needed a space that was going to grown with them...
Built-In Bookshelves is a must especially since we have probably more books than our public library.
It must be bright, they say bright colors promotes creativity. But can not be too bright as I don't want to give my little monsters a headache.
and you can't forget the chalkboard!
Every child should be able to put his/her art all over the walls, without ruining the paint that is.
Built-in around the TV is a must. I hate seeing clutter. Dvd's, cd, video games, etc... All must not be seen.
This is pretty much as far as I have gotten. I have spent alot of time on the kids area, now its time for me to plan the "adult" area.
I can say there will be a pool table, and hopefully a bar. I really hope a bar... But we'll see.
Stay tuned for more pics once we get a little further in the project!!! Check back soon....
This is pretty much as far as I have gotten. I have spent alot of time on the kids area, now its time for me to plan the "adult" area.
I can say there will be a pool table, and hopefully a bar. I really hope a bar... But we'll see.
Stay tuned for more pics once we get a little further in the project!!! Check back soon....
2013 Renovation! It's Basement Time
Let me introduce you to "the basement"..
We've always see the potential this basement has to add some useable
living space to our home.
But getting there isn't going to be easy.
living space to our home.
But getting there isn't going to be easy.
We plan on creating a few "zones".
A playroom for the kids, a living room, workshop, laundry room, and game area.
We have just started cleaning all the junk out... So this is definitely a loonnngg work in progress.
Make sure you check back often for updates!!
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