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  • The Laundry Room Sink

    Sink and faucets provided by Vintage Tub & Bath While I was out having a baby, the basement has been…
  • The Basement Tile

    It's in, and it looks fantastic. The bathroom is a different green than the floor, though it's hard to tell…
  • Planning the Laundry Room

    Sink and faucets provided by Vintage Tub & Bath The laundry room floor is getting the same white Octagon &…
  • Basement Bathroom Accessories

    The design is finally coming together now. I grabbed a ton of accessories (mostly from west elm and Anthropologie) so…
  • Basement Floor Paint

    I'm having second thoughts about using Benjamin Moore's 'olive tree' for the floor paint. Maybe I should go a shade…
  • Basement Bathroom: The Main Pieces

    Plumbing fixtures provided by Vintage Tub & Bath The basement remodel is nearing completion! I think. First on the list…
  • Basement, Bathrooms, Laundry Room

    The Basement Tile

    It’s in, and it looks fantastic. The bathroom is a different green than the floor, though it’s hard to tell in the photos. There’s no…

    February 4, 201167 comments
  • Basement, Laundry Room

    Planning the Laundry Room

    Sink and faucets provided by Vintage Tub & Bath The laundry room floor is getting the same white Octagon & Dot tile with charcoal grout…

    February 3, 201160 comments
  • Basement, Bathrooms

    Basement Bathroom Accessories

    The design is finally coming together now. I grabbed a ton of accessories (mostly from west elm and Anthropologie) so I could see how everything…

    February 1, 201134 comments
  • Basement, Painting

    Basement Floor Paint

    I’m having second thoughts about using Benjamin Moore’s ‘olive tree’ for the floor paint. Maybe I should go a shade or two darker? Brandon said…

    January 25, 2011149 comments
  • Basement, Bathrooms

    Basement Bathroom: The Main Pieces

    Plumbing fixtures provided by Vintage Tub & Bath The basement remodel is nearing completion! I think. First on the list to be finished is the…

    January 24, 201132 comments
  • Basement, Laundry Room, Painting

    Laundry Room Paint Color

    And the winner is… pale blue! As I had mentioned, I’m not normally a fan of blue. I like certain shades though, so I’m willing…

    January 20, 201143 comments
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