renovations - basement

after 5 years of living in this house, we decided to finally finish the basement.  When we brought the house it was already plumbed for the bathroom and there were several walls that were sectioned for bedrooms etc.

we had a hard time planning on what to do with the floors, we have don't have a walkout so the sump pump was our biggest issue if we have heavy rain or extreme melting in the spring.

We contemplated on carpet vs. carpet tile, then it was hardwood floors. overall, we decided to do tile and carpet.  It turned out beautifully!

Built in cabinets that we replicated from the upstairs.

With the help of Alan mom, it turned out awesome. We know have plenty of storage.

we also put in radiant heating in the tiles.....sooooo nice on our feet in the winter months.

we will soon have built in cabinets for the bathroom to put towels and other things.

and now the complete look coming down the basement

The girls secret little room under the stairs

and a place for all the musical equipment

of course this is where the TV will be mounted and once we have furniture in place it will be very nice.