Thursday, May 17, 2012

Basement reveal...FINALLY!

I am so happy to FINALLY be sharing my basement makeover with you today!

I got a little sidetracked by birthday parties, kids sports events, and life in general {you know how it is}. Our basement is for the most part complete and I am loving it!

If you've been following along my journey in our lower level you might remember it started off looking like this.




Now it looks like this...

The movie and video game area.




The screen pulls down for family movie nights.
I love my new repurposed bookcase and diy domino art!



Now onto the bar and snacking area!






And last but not least my favorite area in our basement, my scrapbook and craft nook!






I had a fantastic time making over our basement. I went a little out of my comfort zone using colors I've never used before like gray and red, but I am so glad that I did. Even my husband who said "don't paint the basement gray" is happy with the end result.

Have a great day!


                                                                                           Amy






Linking up at






Thrifty Decor Chick

45 comments:

  1. The transformation is beautiful! I love the colors that you chose. Megan

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  2. Hi Amy! You did such a wonderful job. I love how you've organized the space for different functions. It looks so neat and organized, but still so comfortable and inviting!

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  3. LOVE your craft area. I'm so jealous. We're at the beginning stages of re-doing our basement. Not sure it could be this awesome!
    http://crafty-biggers.blogspot.com/

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  4. I love it! I really like the paint color on your walls too!

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  5. Wow, what a great transformation. All your hard work really paid off. It's a beautiful space!

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  6. Very nice. I love how that white jumps off the grey :)

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  7. I LOVE your basement! You did such a great job decorating it. I love the paint color and pops of red you used. I have the same artwork from Hobby Lobby in my basement - love the movie theme. So far that's all I've done but you have inspired me to get busy!

    Lori : )
    Thrifty Decor Mom

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  8. Looks amazing! Loving that craft nook! Lucky!

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  9. The entire basement looks great BUT your crafting corner is amazing. You are a lucky lady!

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  10. Really cute, I am very envious of your organized creative space!!

    Shannon@SewSweetCottage

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  11. Looks fantastic! I love your craft area...looks like a great place to create!

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  12. Wonderful family space. I love your craft area! So clean and fresh.

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  13. Great job on the basement - looks like a space everyone can enjoy! I love your scrapbooking/crafting corner.

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  14. Looking great. You are very lucky, to have your designated place to sit and do crafts

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  15. It looks lovely! We're just finishing our basement & I wish I had that much room :)

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  16. wow what a fantastic space! I love the wall paper? on the back of the bookcase.. gorgeous!

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  17. Thanks everyone! We are all enjoying our much prettier basement space. I love that it serves so many functions and is a place the kids can bring their friends to hang out! Thanks again for all your comment love, I enjoy hearing from you all!

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    1. Where did you purchase the furniture for the crafting area? It's perfect for what I am looking for! Lovely! -Jess

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  18. Wow! What a beautiful transformation. Thanks for sharing it with us.

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  19. I love everything you have done but the craft nook is sensational! It looks like something out of a Pottery Barn catalogue! You did a great job-congratulations!

    My weekly Say G'Day Saturday linky party has begun and I would be so thrilled if you could join in and link up this great post!

    Take care and best wishes for a lovely weekend,
    Natasha.

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  20. A really great transformation, but so love that craft room. Love the bookcases, where did you get them? My fingers are crossed that you will share at Sunday's Best tonight. Im celebrating my 1 year Blogaversary and have a giveaway of a FREE blog banner and button. Join in won't you?

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  21. WOW!!!! I LOVE the transformation! I love your popcorn and cinema pictures and your craft nook is so cute!! Looks like so much fun! Thanks so much for sharing this at Thursday's Temptation.
    Jill

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  22. Love love love it!! The colors look amazing and your snacks area is great! I really love your craft nook!

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  23. LOOKS GREAT, WELL DONE! sharing this on COM-FB! winks, je

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  24. I love everything about it... Fabulous redo! Thanks so much for sharing.... So much inspiration there!! :)

    Have a great week!
    -Heather
    Stringtown Home

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  25. My very fav part of this huge project is the snack bar area and you scrapbook/craft area..Lady you hve really been working..Great job-Enjoy it now!
    will be followng--more to come I'm sure.
    ~Jonell
    You may folow at: Like Gramma's House -http://mygrammashouse.blogspot.com

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  26. Wow, what a lot of space you have and what a fun area to hang out in! I love your craft area. You did so much with this. Good work!
    Liz

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  27. Oh my goodness! And I thought the before looked great. This space is amazing! Can I say I'm jealous? I'd love for you to link this up to Titus 2 Tuesday on Cornerstone Confessions tomorrow. This is great!

    Clicking over from a Pinch of Joy.

    Kathy

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  28. Your basement is rockin'! I love your redo! You had me at the crafting area!!! Featuring you today!
    Stacey of Embracing Change

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  29. What a fabulous makeover, looks increadible! I am a little envious of those with basements!!!!
    thanks for linking up.
    Xo
    Kristin

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  30. What a great space. I love the crafting area! I would love to have you come by, link up and show off your project at the Creative Corner Hop.

    Sandy
    Cherished Handmade Treasures

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  31. What an awesome space. I especially love the craft area. I hope you will stop by and join my party that opens at 8pm EST tonight.

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  32. Great job. I love the look of it now. You've got a great craft area!!

    Thanks for sharing this on Romance on a dime!!

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  33. you were featured!
    http://raisingoranges.blogspot.com/2012/05/handmade-features_24.html

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  34. I love your basement before and now it's even better, love the gray with touches of red..and your craft space is wonderful...you've got such a beautiful home! Thanks for sharing this at Sunday Blog Love, wishing you a wonderful weekend!

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  35. Looks fabulous! I love the colors too. We recently finished our basement, but I have yet to do much decorating. Thanks for sharing at Terrific Tuesdays.
    Rachel
    adventuresofadiymom.blogspot.com

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  36. Fabulous job!! I love the framed TV and the cabinet below and that craft area is perfect!! Thanks so much for linking up to The Creative Spark. I'll be featuring this on my Facebook page. Happy Sunday!
    Jenn :)

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  37. For some reason, Facebook won't let me post your link. It says it is a blocked URL? Darn Facebook! I'll try again later to see if I have any luck.
    Jenn

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  38. Thanks so much for sharing at Toot Your Horn Tuesday! I shared on Facebook. Love the domino art :) Your craft space is AMAZING!!!

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  39. Oh wow, what a great space! I'm especially jealous of your craft space!

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  40. Ooo pretty! Love it! I love the dominoes wall art...i think i will try it out someday soon!

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  41. I love the wall color! What shade/brand did you use?

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  42. Hi Amy, just found your blog as we are designing our basement from scratch. From the framing process and looking for ideas. Loved reading you blog. Can I ask where you got the pull down screen and projector. We are still in the beginning stages and would look some insight. Please check out my blog at dwtimes2.blogspot.com. Thanks Amy.

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    1. How exciting! Planning a basement renovation is a lot of fun! My husband said the screen came from Microcenter and the projector from Comp USA. Hope this helps you out! Please let me know if you have any other questions.

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  43. What color are the walls? Grey or sage?? I really like the paint color!!

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