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Basement Family Room Progress.

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This past week has been one of the those, “If I could just get through this week…” kind of weeks.
I can remember saying that phrase a lot during college finals but now I’m saying it about normal, everyday life except the final is more about being able to survive three kids being sick, managing a construction site, working from home  and trying to find time to take a  shower during the week.

Calgon! Where the heck are you?

Just when I thought I was done for, reinforcement landed on my door step and saved me.  My sweet mom drove up all the way from Vegas in a wicked snow storm to help me sew curtains, cook a 4 course meal out of the scraps I had in my pantry and spoil my boys with soda pop, Cheetos, and Hex Bugs.
She’s the best bestie a girl could ever have. Thank you mom.

Now that mom has crossed a great deal off my to-do list I can catch my breath again and give you a construction update.

Here was the state of our basement at the beginning of the summer, 2013.

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July 2013:

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September 2013:

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I told the Mr. to pose for the camera and this was the best he could pull off.
(Good try Sweets).

FINALLY…December:

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Welcome to our basement family room.

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Fresh white paint…

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Faux wood tile floors…

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Toasty fireplace with lots of shelves and a spot for a tv!

Ba-da-bop-ba-da, I’m lovin’ it!

We moved one of our sofas down, put up a tv, accessorized a few shelves and smoked ourselves out with the fireplace.  It’s coming together slowly but surely.  I’ll show you more just as soon as I can clean up the 20 board games that are strewn all over the floor.

Tile: The Tile Shop
Shelves: Craft Art
Sconces: School House Electric
Paint: Walls: Pure White, Sherwin Williams / baseboards and window trim: Extra White, Sherwin Williams

*I received some product from the Vendors listed to feature in this remodel.*

Comments

  2. Hi Michelle,
    I’ve been waiting for this post! LOVE LOVE LOVE the floor! What a great use of your pattern and great for the basement! I’m loving the white and the plank walls! I can’t wait to see your reveal!

  8. Your basement living area looks amazing Michelle! The faux-oak floor tiles and wood shelves add warmth to the overall white space. Also, nice millwork on the wall! Now this is a well thought out well planned basement!

  9. Beautifully done! It seems like a wonderful space for family fun! I look forward to seeing your finished decor.

  12. The shelves turned out GREAT, Michelle!! And I adore how they coordinate with the floors. It was so fun working with you on them. Thanks for choosing Craft Art. : )

    -Sarah

    PS. It’s so beautiful that I’d have a hard time putting books and art on those shelves or putting furniture/rugs on the beautiful floor!

    • Thanks Sarah. I am in LOVE with how they turned out. I will be doing a larger reveal and feature once I have it decorated. If you like the shelves you should see how the bathroom turned out! Can’t wait to show you! Thanks again for working with me. It was such a pleasure! xoxo-Michelle

  13. L.O.V.E. Soo very beautiful!!! That floor is to die for. Tell your mom thanks for her work so that we could see yours!

  14. Your taste is impeccable. I love every detail. All the white and neutral materials! So perfect.

  15. Hurry, show us the bunk beds!! I am holding off getting beds for my boys since I saw your sneak peek. But I sold the crib and they are sleeping on the floor! Can’t wait to see the boys room!

  16. this is amazing!! I can’t wait to hear/read about the furniture that is going in it! you have skill my friend! true dat!!!

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Hey there! I’m Michelle; I’m an Passionate DIY’er and in constant pursuit of how to bring beauty to my house full of men (3 boys + 1 hubby). Stick around and see what I’ve got up my hard-working sleaves!

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