Remember the drywall photos from last week? Here’s what the walls are looking like today.
So much more finished! The trim is starting to go in today too. Hooray for more progress!
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34 comments
Navy Bean
So exciting! I cannot wait to see what you have up your sleeve for the decor. It’s going to look amazing!
kristin
it’s already looking so NOT scary anymore. yay! i am super pumped about the reveal. (obviously not as much as you, but still!)
Melissa
Fun! It’s getting closer. Have you decided on what type of flooring you’ll have? We are in the process of finishing our basement and I’m stuck on what type of flooring to go with.
Making it Lovely
We’re going to paint the floor for now and just tile the bathroom and laundry room.
Katie
D’oh! You said the half bath ceiling is 6’5″ in, like, the last post. I’m an idiot. Sorry :(
Making it Lovely
It’s 6’2″ actually. Very short. The rest of the basement is about 7′ tall though.
Katie
You may have already said this elsewhere but how high is your basement ceiling? Trying to figure out how low a ceiling one can get away with before it’s not worth finishing a basement anymore…
Cassie
I’m excited for you. I can’t wait to see what you do with the space. :)
Carolyn
Yay! It looks great! I can’t wait to see it all come together!
holly
so jealous! so far so good!
Jordan@the2seasons
Hi I just discovered your blog and I am so excited. I can’t wait to see the basement transform!
Emily @ Merrypad
Looks SO GOOD. Have you a color palette in mind? Pinks?
Making it Lovely
I think my studio will be pink, but I’m not sure yet about the rest of the space! I’m thinking of painting the floor a fun color too.
Jason
Great progress! Did you level your basement floor? If so, how did you do it? Thanks!
Making it Lovely
Yes. We didn’t do it — the contractor had someone come in to do it. The floor was ground down in the high spots and later was filled in with some sort of self-leveling stuff.
Mel @ this girl and that guy
I cannot begin to express how jealous I am right now!! Are you going to share expenses? If not, I totally understand. I just wouldn’t have a clue how much an undertaking such as this would cost but I would love to know because it’s an option in our house!
Making it Lovely
I haven’t decided yet. If I do, I’ll share in a recap when the construction is finished.
Making it Lovely
No, the contractor is putting in the trim. He’s fine with us doing as much or as little as we want though, as long as it’s not the code-related stuff (electrical, plumbing, etc.).
Kelsey
I’m really curious as to the costs…it sounds like you have a contractor who is letting you do some things on your own also (trimwork)…is that pretty unusual?
jbhat
Hooray!
jbhat
Courtney
I cannot wait to see the finished project! I am so proud of yall because this is such a huge undertaking and you are conquering it!
beth lemon
This tip is probably too late but you will save yourself a load of time if you prime and paint your trim before installing it. Then all you have to do is touch up the holes where the nails are.
Also, you won’t need to tape anything. Paint your walls then install the trim.
Making it Lovely
Thanks, but I actually find it easier to paint the trim on the wall! I don’t tape when painting so that’s probably why. Our trim is pre-primed too, so that helps.
Ashley
It’s looking so good!
Carole
Nice! How long will your project take? Thinking about our basement and wondering what to expect for the time line…
Making it Lovely
Um, four weeks? Starting at the beginning of November? Yeah. I knew that was unrealistic, but I think we’re about ten weeks in at this point with probably another two to go.
Carole
Ten weeks. Holy cow. How did you find your contractor? I am freaked out about someone being in my house for that long while construction is going on (my husband and I both work outside of the home). Oh well. I guess I am going to have to get over it.
Amanda
Oh, nice! I’m excited to see the end result!
Ashley
Looks great! Is the construction noise bothersome at all (I’m wondering, since you have a little one at home)?
Making it Lovely
It hasn’t been too bad. Some days are a little unnerving for Eleanor at first, but once she’s used to it (after ten minutes or so), she’s fine. You would think it would help to have her nursery on the second floor, but the sound travels throughout the whole house pretty well.
Nuit
LOOKS GREAT!!!!! oh Nicole, I am so inspired by u :)
Suzie @ cupcake monkey
Wow! Things are really taking shape! How exciting this must be!!
Tanya
Yay! That is so exciting. I’m so excited to see this space when it is complete, I can only imagine the anticipation you feel.
~Tanya
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