The Basement Remodel: We are Done!

Posted on June 18, 2008

I can’t believe I forgot to post the pictures of the basement.  Well, yes I can.  Between getting ready for Will’s birthday party and my aunt’s death, I was a rough week or so there. The difference between what the basement looked like before and what it looks like now is like the difference before and after acne treatments to your face  Its the different.  Here are the before pictures:

Here are the after:

Can you believe that this is the same basement?  I live here and I can’t!

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30 Responses to “The Basement Remodel: We are Done!”

  1. Robyn on June 18th, 2008 9:27 am

    Holy Cow…that is AWESOME! I would love to finish our basement–but I’m not sure what the hubby wants. I’ll think I’ll show him the photo’s later. Congrats!

  2. Tina Silva on June 18th, 2008 9:38 am

    WOW…what a difference!!! It looks absolutely AMAZING!!

  3. Laura on June 18th, 2008 10:05 am

    Congratulations. It looks amazing. Are you sure that is your own basement???

  4. corrin on June 18th, 2008 10:09 am

    wow…that looks great!

  5. LizzyT on June 18th, 2008 10:35 am

    What an amazing transformation. It is a great feeling when a project like this is completed. Congratulations on a job well done!

  6. Chris on June 18th, 2008 10:56 am

    Very nice job, I love the way that the recessed pieces really add a different element of depth to your basement. The recessed bookshelf and picture shelf really does look cool.

  7. Mariana on June 18th, 2008 11:26 am

    Wow! It looks great. I love the blue color of the walls and also the contrasting bookshelves!

  8. Karen Zemek on June 18th, 2008 11:59 am

    WOW, great job! What a difference.

  9. Garden Gnome on June 18th, 2008 11:59 am

    I’m stopping by through EC but have been here before through my other blogs. Very nice job! I really like the blue and white theme. It is so calming yet airy and open feeling. You really need a dryer to match the washer but other than that what a wonderful transformation.

  10. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:02 pm

    We paid Bill’s uncle to do most of the work, so if you decide to do it — I’ll give you his number. :)

  11. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:02 pm

    Thanks Tina!

  12. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:03 pm

    Laura, I wonder that every time I walk down there. :)

  13. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:03 pm

    Thanks Corrin!

  14. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:04 pm

    Lizzy, we still have some odds and ends to still do, but the majority of it is done. It is a good feeling when you change something so differently. :mrgreen:

  15. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:06 pm

    Thanks Chris! We plan on getting some shelves to put in the recess picture frame. We just haven’t had time. My hubby is thinking glass shelves there and putting all his Cub stuff and his beer mugs up there.

  16. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:08 pm

    Thanks Mariana! I picked the blue out, so its nice to hear I did such a good job. My hubby wanted Cubs blue on the bottom and Cub red up on top. I’m glad I didn’t let him do that. :mrgreen:

  17. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:09 pm

    Thanks Karen!

  18. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 12:10 pm

    @ Garden, Thanks! We bought the washer and dryer at two different times. Now, they are in the utility room, so nobody knows they don’t match unless you read my blog. lol

  19. PecanCtMichael on June 18th, 2008 12:44 pm

    Congratulations on your new basement! It’s a vast improvement. The cinderblock-hiding shelves look great. I remember all too well the horrors of basement remodelling. Ours took three months, but we got two new rooms and three closets out of it. Got some pics to prove it: http://is.gd/AtT

    Michael
    michaelandchrissy.com

  20. waterroes on June 18th, 2008 3:17 pm

    Wow that looks fabulous! What a make over!

  21. Charlotte on June 18th, 2008 4:37 pm

    Oh it looks wonderful! I love the color too. Enjoy it. :)

  22. Jules on June 18th, 2008 10:54 pm

    It looks AMAZING Lisa! I bet the kids are loving it!

  23. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 11:45 pm

    You’re basement looks a lot like what mine did. You know my pain :)

  24. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 11:46 pm

    Thanks waterroes :mrgreen:

  25. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 11:47 pm

    Thanks Charlotte! Choosing the color was one of hardest things I had to decide on. Though I knew I didn’t want Bill’s color choices :lol:

  26. Lisa on June 18th, 2008 11:47 pm

    Jullie, The hubby is loving it too. I think as much as the kids. :mrgreen:

  27. Koozie Guy on June 22nd, 2008 2:46 am

    Outstanding work!! Great job, it requires lot of patience to change the basement like a dream home. I will try to design my basement as per my dreams.

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  29. Tsoniki on October 12th, 2008 5:29 pm

    OMG, WOW!!! That is seriously amazing! Your basement looks awesome!!

  30. Lisa on October 12th, 2008 5:32 pm

    Thanks!

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