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April 14, 2010 By Brandy 37 Comments

Home » Home & Garden Projects

Our New Basement: Before and After

Filed Under: Home & Garden Projects

My husband is amazing. AMAZING I tell you! When it comes to home improvement, he is the MAN 🙂
We moved into our home 2 years ago. It was a brand new with an unfinished basement. Derrick started making plans right away for what he wanted to build down there. He worked on the plans, researched what it would cost, and decided what he would hire out for and what he would do himself. This past winter was all about the BASEMENT.
He took time off of work to work on it. He’d go downstairs and work on it for several hours after he got off work on other nights. And he FINISHED it.
unfinished basement with one framed wall

It was an awkward U shape as most basements are as they wrap around the water heater and stairway.unfinished room with two water heaters
man framing basement wall Framing, Electrical, Plumbing, Paint, Trim… dry walled walls and ladder He hired out a crew to hang and tape the drywall. He also hired Lowe’s to install the carpet.

man painting cabinet with black paint Finishing touches!

And here it is! A Toy Room, 4 closets, a 3/4 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.

finished basement toy room with grey walls and carpet Toy Room.

under the stairs finished closet Dress up Closet under the stairs.

under the stairs door with green wall 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.***

carpeted room with toy buckets 3/4 Bath.
finished full bathroom
shower wallsmovie screen mounted on grey wallMovie Theater
mini bar area with coast guard decor
sofa and love seat in movie theater roomThanks for Looking!

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  1. Kierst says

    April 14, 2010 at 3:24 am

    It looks FANTASTIC!

    Reply
  2. Fanchy says

    April 14, 2010 at 3:35 am

    Oh my goodness! That turned out amazing! Isn’t it great to have a handy husband?

    Reply
  3. Scrappy Gifts says

    April 14, 2010 at 4:45 am

    absolutely amazing. Love that little toy room – my neighbors’ have that too.

    Reply
  4. Mama Thompson says

    April 14, 2010 at 4:49 am

    WOW…I’m not sure what else I could even say…WOW!

    Reply
  5. עינת says

    April 14, 2010 at 5:40 am

    looks great and very comfy!! what a handy man!! 🙂

    Reply
  6. MrsJenB says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:08 pm

    That is absolutely AMAZING!!! Great job! Have a great time in there!

    Reply
  7. ificould says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:38 pm

    I am so impressed! I love the ceiling mounted projector- so smart.

    Reply
  8. The Mac's House says

    April 14, 2010 at 1:58 pm

    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.

    Reply
  9. Kaysi says

    April 19, 2010 at 2:37 am

    Wow he is amazing!!! I really love the color choices, it all looks great!

    Reply
  10. Kammy says

    April 19, 2010 at 4:14 am

    Great job and so much value – looks super !
    Kammy

    Reply
  11. Pam @ Design Fanatic says

    April 19, 2010 at 4:41 am

    Congratulations! He sure finished it quickly & it looks great!

    Reply
  12. Michelle says

    April 19, 2010 at 4:12 pm

    It looks great. Love the movie theater!

    Reply
  13. Condo Blues says

    April 19, 2010 at 5:33 pm

    I am in awe of the transformation! really.

    Reply
  14. Liz says

    April 20, 2010 at 2:17 am

    Awesome! You guys did a great job!

    ~Liz

    Reply
  15. Sarah says

    April 20, 2010 at 4:18 pm

    Wonderful Job! I would love it if you linked up to my Talk About it Tuesday party because you have such cute ideas!

    http://bloggerchixdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/04/im-currently-reading-marketing-book.html

    Reply
  16. Atticmag says

    April 21, 2010 at 12:58 am

    Your home theater is spectacular. — Jane F.

    Reply
  17. kim says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:09 am

    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.

    Reply
  18. Dawn says

    April 21, 2010 at 2:26 am

    Oh my stars, that is fantastic! I agree with you, your hubby is the MAN!!!!

    Reply
  19. Sandra says

    April 21, 2010 at 6:38 pm

    Very nice! I’m sure y’all will use it for years and years! Thanks for sharing with us.
    Sandra

    Reply
  20. Cottage Dreamers says

    April 22, 2010 at 2:53 am

    Wow! What a huge project with so many great details! That little door is too cute!
    ☺ Celeste

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  21. Bargin Corner Princess says

    April 22, 2010 at 3:21 am

    Loves!! I’m almost done w/ my basement… and it’s exhausting =)

    Double snaps LOL

    Reply
  22. Cathy M~(checkitoff) says

    April 22, 2010 at 12:09 pm

    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!!!

    Reply
  23. Cathy M~(checkitoff) says

    April 22, 2010 at 12:09 pm

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  24. Lori says

    April 24, 2010 at 12:58 am

    WOW!

    Your basement is beautifyl.

    Thanks for joining Get Your craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another great party.

    Reply
  25. Katherine @ Grass Stains says

    April 24, 2010 at 6:46 pm

    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!

    Reply
  26. Just a Girl in a Port says

    April 24, 2010 at 11:34 pm

    Amazing!

    Reply
  27. Stephanie Lynn says

    April 25, 2010 at 4:09 am

    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!

    Reply
  28. Fawnda says

    April 25, 2010 at 6:32 pm

    Holy COW that is so cool! AWESOME JOB! I love the play room and the dress up room! 🙂

    Reply
  29. The DIY Show Off says

    April 26, 2010 at 1:52 am

    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

    Reply
  30. Its A Blog Party says

    June 16, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    That looks great!
    Thanks for linking up!
    ~Liz

    Reply
  31. Meg says

    September 17, 2010 at 11:24 pm

    Wow! Look at all that space! Wonderful job!

    I hope you can join my link party going on this weekend! Have a great night! alittleknickknack.blogspot.com

    Reply
  32. Born 2 Be Mom says

    November 1, 2010 at 6:30 pm

    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

    Reply
  33. tales from an oc cottage says

    January 22, 2011 at 9:40 pm

    Completely & totally awesome!!!

    m ^..^

    Reply
  34. PTX says

    June 20, 2020 at 7:19 am

    Can you send plans of the bucket storage rack via email? I love your ideas!

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      June 25, 2020 at 10:59 pm

      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!

      Reply
  35. Don and monica says

    October 9, 2021 at 1:55 pm

    Do you remember what style shower that is. I have been trying for a year to remember it need a apart.

    Reply
    • Brandy says

      October 9, 2021 at 7:50 pm

      I’m sorry I don’t! We haven’t lived in that house for 9 years.

      Reply

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