Wednesday, July 27, 2011

Remodel Update!

Well, our basement is FINALLY finished!  And, I'm loving it!  My dog (Mulva), on the other hand, is sliding all over the place, so I'm not so sure she's a fan just yet:)  We also bought a fun new chair from I.O. Metro (that guy Vern from Trading Spaces has his designs there), and a super fun new rug from Target!  We plan to put together an impromptu game night and have some friends over to celebrate this weekend.  It was a long time coming, and there were bumps along the way, but I'm happy with the end result.  Now, I really want to try to make a mason jar chandelier!  Tutorial link is below - but, I think I might need someone who has a little more electrical aptitude than I do:)

Basement - Before (but after painting)
Basement - After
Basement office - Before
Basement office - After


Fun new rug!

Fun new chair!

 And here's the mason jar chandelier tutorial that I'm thinking about trying to tackle:

From: http://www.fromourhidingplace.com/2011/01/pottery-barn-inspired-mason-jar.html
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28 comments:

  1. Paige @ Little NostalgiaJuly 27, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    Oooh, the floor looks great!

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  2. B-ToddJuly 27, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    YEAH! I love our new basement!

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  3. Tricia @ SweeterThanSweetsJuly 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM

    It looks great! I love the flooring and that chair!

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  4. Romantic.TreasuresJuly 27, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    Wow! That looks great! Did y'all do all of that on your own?
    -RomanticThoughts

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  5. Linda BJuly 27, 2011 at 2:07 PM

    I want to come play in your basement. Love the office.

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  6. Jill QJuly 27, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    It looks wonderful, and I ♥ that area rug!!!

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  7. Bella the BeadJuly 27, 2011 at 3:37 PM

    Ah...extra space - a wonderful thing!!! The floor and rug make it a very inviting space!

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  8. Jessica of Verve!July 27, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    I love the floors and the chair! I hope you enjoy your new space for many years to come!

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  9. Prodigy CraftsJuly 27, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    looks amazing!!!

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  10. RebeccaJuly 27, 2011 at 4:12 PM

    I love the floor and your light is going to be amazing!

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  11. delightfulprintsJuly 27, 2011 at 4:20 PM

    Holy cow! I am sooooooooo jealous!

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  12. DeeJuly 27, 2011 at 4:38 PM

    Oh how nice, a finished basement is wonderful to have. And the storage is such a plus!

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  13. 2justByouJuly 27, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    Wow! I wish I had a basement that looked like that.
    ~Kim

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  14. Kim AKA RabbitDogPrintsJuly 27, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Very nice! It looks like a great place to hang out.

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  15. CalliopeCreationsJuly 27, 2011 at 5:29 PM

    Wow! It's a knock-out! Love the floor, rug, chair and got a kick out of the before and after pictures.

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  16. nangatesdesignsJuly 27, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    What a nice new space! I'm sure you're so happy with it!

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  17. Susie TenzerJuly 27, 2011 at 6:26 PM

    love your basement! I love the chandelier idea, I hope you try it. here's a great blog you might like: http://www.ikeahackers.net/

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  18. petitehermineJuly 27, 2011 at 6:40 PM

    Whoa, your basement looks amazing! Great job :)

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  19. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    What a wonderful job you've done! Love the chandelier project too!

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  20. CindyJuly 27, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    That is just beautiful! I especially love the area rug; you are right, how fun!!

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  21. UnknownJuly 27, 2011 at 7:11 PM

    Oooh - what a great job you did!!!! I love seeing the before and after pictures.

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  22. JessicaJuly 27, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Looks GREAT! Love the chair and that mason jar chandelier is AMAZING! You should post about it if you try it out :)

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  23. The Royal Family 2July 27, 2011 at 8:13 PM

    that chair is awesome

    theroyalfamily
    MadeJust4You
    Brandy

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  24. Krisztina CliftonJuly 27, 2011 at 9:30 PM

    That's looks great! I love th elight fixture and the chair and the floor...well I love it all! Lol.

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  25. AnonymousJuly 27, 2011 at 10:02 PM

    Wow, it looks great. Love the look of the hardwood floors, they make the space look larger and brighter. The light fixture is a great idea, you may be able to find some colored jars that will compliment your new rug. Lovely space.

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  26. magdamagdaJuly 27, 2011 at 10:54 PM

    it looks a lot more spacious and welcoming! the new additions are a delight to look at! I'm sure Mulva is so impressed that she can't move around yet!

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  27. CharleneJuly 28, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    I looks great! I'm jealous. No basement here, and I'd love to have one!

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  28. Maureen Cracknell HandmadeJuly 30, 2011 at 7:20 AM

    What a transformation! I love the rug, the chair an that light fixture -- very cool!

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