Sunday, February 7, 2010

Basement Update

It was in the basement, on our second visit to this house, that Mike and I decided this house had potential and that maybe, just maybe it was the house for us. Well, 10 months later, we are nearing the completion of our next project, the basement update. I'm not going to go into to much detail because, well, it's just not finished. But here is a little taste of our pink sculpted carpet, dark brown paneling, awesome lava rock fireplace, basement.

This carpet is FABULOUS, but too fabulous for us.
Chloe has been sad to see it go, piece by piece.

This really is just the beginning of the mess.
It got very dusty with sawdust and sanding of walls.

And here is the almost finished product.
That sofa has been with us too long!
I really hope Mike can detach himself from it and let the DI enjoy it's company for a while.

The carpet has been ordered and we hope to have all the finish-up work done just before it is installed. We can't wait to use this space, as it has only really been storage up to this point. Bring the toys out of storage! Thanks Mike for all your hard work day and night on this project. It would never have been finished without your diligence.

10 comments:

Unknown said...

Yea!!! That looks INCREDIBLE!! I am so happy for that basement for you, it looks like the perfect room! I am being totally serious! Good for you, now we need to come and visit and crash on that couch!!

Melissa said...

I don't know why you would want to get rid of that beautiful pink carpet! Seriously - it matches everything.

lkalder said...

Wow! Very impressive! Now, how would you feel about coming back to Md. to help us finish our basement? :)

Ashlee Swensen said...

Holy cow that looks amazing! Mike is so handy it will be so great to have all that space. I want to redo my house.

Emily said...

That is so AWESOME! Well done, Mike. Or, in other words: That'll do, pig. That'll do.

Emily said...

Wow! Can't wait to see the finished product. You guys have made that SUCH a cute house. I am jealous! Bailey would have been devestated if we pulled the pink carpet too....

Rachel said...

Oh, it's going to be so great, you guys! Good work!

Keersten said...

That is looking awesome! Did you remove the rock or box it in?

Liz said...

I love before and after pictures. Keep them coming. What an accomplishment! Looks like it will be such a big, fun room!

The Neeleys said...

What a fun blog and so fun to see pictures of your kids...that new basement is going to be beautiful!