Basement Project

The basement project has begun. We have been bouncing this idea around since we bought the house almost a year and a half ago. I wanted a small studio space but Jim also wanted to add a play area. We decided to start the project this winter and we plan to do it slowly as the budget allows. We plan to do it very simply too. Drywall and nice bright paint, nice lighting so we don't feel like we are in a basement, and trim and doors. My idea is to keep the concrete floor. Clean it up nicely and maybe have it sealed. I have been in several business that have concrete floors and I love the urban/rustic look. Area rugs for the kids' section and a big mirror so the girls can play dress up clothes, studio stuff for my section and Jim is going to have a small (unfinished) section for his hunting/fishing gear. The rest will be unfinished storage space.

Jon came over to help Jim build the walls on Saturday. Sammy boy came over to play with the girls while Karyn went to lunch with a friend. We had fun hanging out and we really appreciated Jon's help. It goes twice as fast with two of them working on the project. Excuse the horrible quality of this photo. The foil insulated walls makes for a nasty looking flash photo.

Sammy taking a break from coloring on their wood scraps.

Sawyer was napping while Sydney and Sammy were coloring wood scraps.