Since we first shared the space with you, we've had a new steel post installed to accommodate the removal of so many walls upstairs, the hubs and I ripped down the ceiling, we had new windows installed, we rearranged the laundry area {with new a new washer and dryer}, we moved in and now, thanks to a whole heck of a lot of hard work by my Dad, we lightened up the walls with a couple fresh coats of paint.
{Here's my typical apology...sorry for the awful pictures. I took them on my iPhone as I left for work in the morning. And seriously, we only have 3 lights in the whole basement. Its awful.}
We know this is NOT where our basement story ends. I mean, come on...it still screams HEEELP!!! But it is a lot better than where we started. :)
One day {when we hit the lotto} we will have this area re-done...so it'll be the perfect place for kids to hang out and play.
Anyone else dreaming of re-doing a specific area of their home?!?!? I'd be shocked if I heard a "no" to that! ;)
I know I should be focusing on the retro-ness (which I know would drive me crazy too), but I can't help but be jealous of all that SPACE! So much storage! So much potential! Can't wait to see what you do with it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Justine! :) I have to admit, we do love the great amount of storage that our older home has. It was something I didn't think we'd be able to find in a 1950's ranch!
DeleteIt's looking MUCH brighter! I'm dreaming of re-doing my entire house. Not in particular, everything in general! I spy a fer home decor items down there. Can't wait to see if they make their way upstairs. They're way to pretty for the basement.
ReplyDeleteI hear you! It's nice to daydream and think of what you want your home to become.
DeleteAnd good eye! There are definitely a few finds in the basement that I picked up at Home Goods. I just haven't found a home for them yet. Don't worry, they will not be staying in our dingy basement haha.
Even your before pictures looked better than any basement I've ever had. At least it appears to be dry, which is a huge plus! And of course, now it's clean and freshly painted. That makes such a big difference.
ReplyDeleteIt is definitely a dry basement...thank goodness for that!!!
DeleteThe paint definitely helps a lot! And I love the space! It will be awesome for when you have kids! I'm dreaming of a kitchen redo... ;)
ReplyDeleteYea, I can't wait to fix it up a bit so it's more homey and matches the rest of our house. Of course that will not be for quite a few years, so I'll just daydream for now haha.
DeleteIt looks so much brighter than before! Amazing what a little paint can do! And it's all organized nicely too :) I would love a master bedroom rehaul with a double vanity!
ReplyDeleteYea, paint is a great {and inexpensive} tranformation tool!
DeleteOooooh, I love double vanities! They are the best!!
I actually kind of dig the floors! And it's amazing what a little paint can do. :)
ReplyDeleteThey used to be buffed and shined to perfection...which made them pretty tolerable. But ever since we broke ground to pour the footing for the new post...the floors are perma-dirty. Even after a million scrubbings. Grrrrrrrrrrr.
DeleteYup! I'm dreaming of renovating...our basement! lol
ReplyDeleteMe too haaaaaa.
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