We've been framing whenever we get the chance, which is basically whenever Dustin has a day off and we feel like doing it. Thanks to YouTube and other reading material, we managed to get this part of it complete. I've been pulling inspiration for colours, floors, walls, and more in hopes of the outcome being something like these wonderful spaces:
My basic wants:
Painted concrete floors
A wood pallet feature wall
Painted white ceilings
Sliding door
A claw foot tub
Doing it all affordably
I'm sure I'll add to this list as we go along. Have you ever tackled a complete basement reno?
photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
I can't wait to see the outcome of this! Looks like it is going to be amazing from the features that you want.
ReplyDeleteCarlee
Almost Endearing
Hot damn! You've done a lot of work! I've never tackled a basement reno myself, but my fiance's parents are in the middle of theirs, and just, wow. It's a lot of work!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the final product! Especially with all that lovely inspiration. xx
I love claw foot tubs! They're so elegant, I hope I can have one in my future house :) I'm definitely not a DIY kind of person though!
ReplyDeleteLa Vie Quotidienne
Great vision for the space! Good luck on getting it where you want it!
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The Introverted Brunette
I'm sure it's going to look awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love love love painted concrete floors. It'll be so exciting to see it all come together!
ReplyDeleteGotta say though, the tv is perfect where it is. I hope you don't plan on moving it.
- Trina, This Ginger
hahaha, it's so old it probably will stay right there! hidden away in a closet!
DeleteAll of those ideas are awesome! I hope everything goes smoothly can't wait to see how it turns out!
ReplyDelete-Sarah
http://sarahvonspook.blogspot.com/
Looks like such a fun project but a lot of hard work I would imagine. Good luck with it, can't wait to see how it turns out :)
ReplyDeleteWe don't even have basements in Florida... The one thing I want when I get out of college and move into a real home is a claw foot tub, though :D
ReplyDeletexo Heather
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wow that looks like its going to be so much fun! can't wait until I have my own house so I do stuff like this
ReplyDelete♥ Anusha
I love the ideas you have, especially the wood palette wall and painted white ceilings. When I get my own house, I definitely want lots of white and brick walls!
ReplyDeleteM.
Your inspirations are lovely !! Just can't wait to see the inspirations !!
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Oops we meant transformation at the end !
ReplyDeleteOhhhh I LOVE those hanging lights over the table! - fab-u-lous!
ReplyDeletethis is so great, love the blue bathroom with that pretty tub!!
ReplyDeleteadore your darling blog, now following! xo chaseandem.blogspot.com
i want to live in a place like that *-* can't wait to see more :)
ReplyDeletexx Zoe
I love all your ideas, especially the white ceiling. Basements can be so dark and dingy but I imagine yours will be bright and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteOlive & Ivy
We've almost finished our entire house. My husband used to be a cabinet maker though so he has that skill. I remember one might pulling staples from the floor at 3am because we were getting a sander for the floor the next day and thinking 'what the hell are we doing!?" It looks fantastic now though. ;)
ReplyDeleteBettina @ www.littleoldsouls.com
I love the sofa I spotted in the first picture! i also like the sliding door :)
ReplyDeleteWe just completed all the finishing touches on our basement -- baseboards and casings -- and now it's time to decorate! Have fun with your renovation :)
ReplyDeleteHi Dana,
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job with the framing in and the insulation, my hubby is a drywaller, framer, boarder etc and i showed him youre picture of what youve achieve so far, he said great job! isnt the internet amazing. We did a complete renovation of a listed building when we lived in the UK and had an original claw foot tub, it was so wonderful to lounge in after a long day. I personally like the concrete floors when they have been polished and sealed rather than painted, less scruff and scratch marks, you have a great style and i loved the photos you shared. Good luck with the rest of the reno vations, were in the middle of our suite renovation too and will eventually move down there. Having the right tools and some skills is half the battle.
Kae @ englishrose2.blogspot.com
so cool that you guys are doing it yourselves and together. I LOVE those rustic sliding doors! I can't wait to see the end result.
ReplyDeleteIn Australia we don't really have basements... but all your ideas look so nice.
ReplyDeletexo Emily @ Hungry Delights
Those pictures are absolutely beautiful and very inspiring
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I just found your blog among thousands of others and gotta say, that this one had totally caught my glance.
ReplyDeleteI instantly fell in love with it so welcome your new reader - me :)
Seriously, your blog seems filled up with inspiration.
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I look forward to seeing your end product! Your inspiration is very...inspiring. I think it's any girls dream project to create the perfect space.
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www.elegant-chaos.blogspot.com
Dana,
ReplyDeleteI've never done my own renovation, but I went to school for interior design and I currently work at a store as their designer selling products for interior renovations! You mentioned wanted 'painted concrete floors'....you're definitely going to want to stain those concrete floors as appose to painting them. It will much MUCH easier to maintain. You also can think about keeping the raw color and just sealing it in some way...that will look even MORE rustic! :)
-eHan-
All of them pictures look amazing! :) xxx
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When looking for my next apartment, a claw foot bathtub is a MUST for me!
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