It was an awkward U shape as most basements are as they wrap around the water heater and stairway.
Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Paint, Trim... 
He hired out a crew to hang and tape the drywall. He also hired Lowe's to install the carpet.
Finishing touches!
And here it is! A Toy Room, 4 closets, a ¾ bathroom, a Home Theater with refrigerator and a Storeroom. It has been done for 2 months now and We LOVE it. We have spent many hours as a family down there and have had some fun movie nights with friends.
Toy Room.
Dress up Closet under the stairs.
Another shot of the Toy Room.
***The toy storage bins are homemade. Derrick made these 4 years ago and they work great. He made a pvc pipe frame and bought the buckets at walmart. He removed the handles and they pop right into the frame squares nice and snug. I've had several people ask and post questions about this.***
¾ Bath.
Movie Theater
Thanks for Looking!
Don and monica says
Do you remember what style shower that is. I have been trying for a year to remember it need a apart.
Brandy says
I’m sorry I don’t! We haven’t lived in that house for 9 years.
PTX says
Can you send plans of the bucket storage rack via email? I love your ideas!
Brandy says
Hi! We left the storage rack behind when we moved 8 years ago. I’m so sorry that I don’t have the plans or ability to measure it out for you!
tales from an oc cottage says
Completely & totally awesome!!!
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Born 2 Be Mom says
I'm not sure how I found myself here, lol... but I had to comment. Your basement looks remarkably like mine! From the shape and design, to the cool shade of green (though mine is slightly lighter), the bar area, to the circular mirror in the bathroom. The only difference is that instead of a sweet movie theatre, I've got a daycare, LOL. It looks great 🙂 Anyway, I'm now following! Looking forward to reading more of your blog.
Kristin
Born 2 Be Mom
Meg says
Wow! Look at all that space! Wonderful job!
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Its A Blog Party says
That looks great!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
The DIY Show Off says
WOW! It's gorgeous! What a fun space and amazing transformation! Great job! Thanks so much for sharing int he DIY Project Parade! I LOVE it!
Roeshel
Fawnda says
Holy COW that is so cool! AWESOME JOB! I love the play room and the dress up room! 🙂
Stephanie Lynn says
You've done an incredible job! Love the toy room! Would love to have you stop by and share this space! I can only imagine how happy you must be! Looks fabulous!
Just a Girl in a Port says
Amazing!
Katherine @ Grass Stains says
It looks WONDERFUL! I wish we could do that in our basement! But my husband wants to use it just for books and his workout space. I have major envy!
Lori says
WOW!
Your basement is beautifyl.
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Cathy M~(checkitoff) says
awesome! you will love having a finished basement with kiddos. in our previous house my in-laws didn't understand why we wanted to finish the basement. But let me tell you, that is what SOLD our house in one showing & enabled us to move to our dream house!! yours looks wonderful!!!
Bargin Corner Princess says
Loves!! I'm almost done w/ my basement... and it's exhausting =)
Double snaps LOL
Cottage Dreamers says
Wow! What a huge project with so many great details! That little door is too cute!
☺ Celeste
Sandra says
Very nice! I'm sure y'all will use it for years and years! Thanks for sharing with us.
Sandra
Dawn says
Oh my stars, that is fantastic! I agree with you, your hubby is the MAN!!!!
kim says
Your basement looks great. I am sure you will enjoy it for many years to come. So nice to have that movie theater in your home.
Atticmag says
Your home theater is spectacular. -- Jane F.
Sarah says
Wonderful Job! I would love it if you linked up to my Talk About it Tuesday party because you have such cute ideas!
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Liz says
Awesome! You guys did a great job!
~Liz
Condo Blues says
I am in awe of the transformation! really.
Michelle says
It looks great. Love the movie theater!
Pam @ Design Fanatic says
Congratulations! He sure finished it quickly & it looks great!
Kammy says
Great job and so much value - looks super !
Kammy
Kaysi says
Wow he is amazing!!! I really love the color choices, it all looks great!
The Mac's House says
That looks amazing!
The bin storage did you make that out of PVC or purchase it? I love the design of it.
What a great space for the entire family.
ificould says
I am so impressed! I love the ceiling mounted projector- so smart.
MrsJenB says
That is absolutely AMAZING!!! Great job! Have a great time in there!
עינת says
looks great and very comfy!! what a handy man!! 🙂
Mama Thompson says
WOW...I'm not sure what else I could even say...WOW!
Scrappy Gifts says
absolutely amazing. Love that little toy room - my neighbors' have that too.
Fanchy says
Oh my goodness! That turned out amazing! Isn't it great to have a handy husband?
Kierst says
It looks FANTASTIC!