My husband is amazing. AMAZING I tell you! When it comes to home improvement, he is the MAN ๐
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.
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.
3/4 Bath.
Movie Theater
Thanks for Looking!
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 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.
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.***
3/4 Bath.
Movie Theater
Thanks for Looking!
Kierst says
April 14, 2010 at 3:24 amIt looks FANTASTIC!
Fanchy says
April 14, 2010 at 3:35 amOh my goodness! That turned out amazing! Isn’t it great to have a handy husband?
Scrappy Gifts says
April 14, 2010 at 4:45 amabsolutely amazing. Love that little toy room – my neighbors’ have that too.
Mama Thompson says
April 14, 2010 at 4:49 amWOW…I’m not sure what else I could even say…WOW!
ืขืื ืช says
April 14, 2010 at 5:40 amlooks great and very comfy!! what a handy man!! ๐
MrsJenB says
April 14, 2010 at 1:08 pmThat is absolutely AMAZING!!! Great job! Have a great time in there!
ificould says
April 14, 2010 at 1:38 pmI am so impressed! I love the ceiling mounted projector- so smart.
The Mac's House says
April 14, 2010 at 1:58 pmThat 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.
Kaysi says
April 19, 2010 at 2:37 amWow he is amazing!!! I really love the color choices, it all looks great!
Kammy says
April 19, 2010 at 4:14 amGreat job and so much value – looks super !
Kammy
Pam @ Design Fanatic says
April 19, 2010 at 4:41 amCongratulations! He sure finished it quickly & it looks great!
Michelle says
April 19, 2010 at 4:12 pmIt looks great. Love the movie theater!
Condo Blues says
April 19, 2010 at 5:33 pmI am in awe of the transformation! really.
Liz says
April 20, 2010 at 2:17 amAwesome! You guys did a great job!
~Liz
Sarah says
April 20, 2010 at 4:18 pmWonderful 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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Atticmag says
April 21, 2010 at 12:58 amYour home theater is spectacular. — Jane F.
kim says
April 21, 2010 at 2:09 amYour 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.
Dawn says
April 21, 2010 at 2:26 amOh my stars, that is fantastic! I agree with you, your hubby is the MAN!!!!
Sandra says
April 21, 2010 at 6:38 pmVery nice! I’m sure y’all will use it for years and years! Thanks for sharing with us.
Sandra
Cottage Dreamers says
April 22, 2010 at 2:53 amWow! What a huge project with so many great details! That little door is too cute!
โบ Celeste
Bargin Corner Princess says
April 22, 2010 at 3:21 amLoves!! I’m almost done w/ my basement… and it’s exhausting =)
Double snaps LOL
Cathy M~(checkitoff) says
April 22, 2010 at 12:09 pmawesome! 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!!!
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Lori says
April 24, 2010 at 12:58 amWOW!
Your basement is beautifyl.
Thanks for joining Get Your craft on Thursday. Please join me next week for another great party.
Katherine @ Grass Stains says
April 24, 2010 at 6:46 pmIt 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!
Just a Girl in a Port says
April 24, 2010 at 11:34 pmAmazing!
Stephanie Lynn says
April 25, 2010 at 4:09 amYou’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!
Fawnda says
April 25, 2010 at 6:32 pmHoly COW that is so cool! AWESOME JOB! I love the play room and the dress up room! ๐
The DIY Show Off says
April 26, 2010 at 1:52 amWOW! 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
Its A Blog Party says
June 16, 2010 at 2:17 pmThat looks great!
Thanks for linking up!
~Liz
Meg says
September 17, 2010 at 11:24 pmWow! 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
Born 2 Be Mom says
November 1, 2010 at 6:30 pmI’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 ๐ Anyway, I’m now following! Looking forward to reading more of your blog.
Kristin
Born 2 Be Mom
tales from an oc cottage says
January 22, 2011 at 9:40 pmCompletely & totally awesome!!!
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