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Thursday, January 19, 2012

What's Going on in the Basement



I have been wanting to change my basement for awhile.


We are currently using this room for watching TV, working out on treadmill and elliptical/bike, storage and this is where I do a majority of my sewing.  
Whew, there sure is a lot going on in this space.


The room runs the whole length of the house and is approximately 12x30.  We have a room on the other side the same size that is for laundry and storage.  I would like to organize the other side and make it more useful.
In the middle space we have the kids playroom, small desk area and a storage closet.


In need of some inspiration I went to Olioboard and played with some pictures.

This is where I would like to take this room.

Lots of WHITE.

The walls in the main TV room have already been painted an off white that I currently have in my office.
I would like to put down some kind of wood floor with a few area rugs.  The diamond pattern I would like to paint in the stairwell.  

Ok, now I have told you I have a thing for tables and chairs.
Most of the furniture I have pictured I already own and is currently  in the room in a slight variation and I may have left out a table or two and a couple or five chairs.

Hey, a girls got to have choices!

The red accents are for Mr. M. my fireman.  I would like to hang his plaques and add some fireman memorabilia on shelves.  

What do you think?
Have you ever visited Olioboard and designed your own room?




13 comments:

  1. I have never heard of Olioboard until now. It looks like fun, I will have to check it out! I love all of your inspiration, I think it's going to loom fabulous! What are you using the space for? Is it one big room? I can't wait to see what you do!

    XO,
    Jane

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  2. Alaina,

    Like the commenter above, I've never heard of Olioboard, but thank you for including the link so I can check it out. You are lucky to have such a large basement that's functional. Ours is a vast waste of space due to flooding. We will {eventually} get to that project. In the mean time I will watch your progress and celebrate your transformation!

    Your Friend,
    Deborah

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  3. Hi Alaina!
    I love everything you have picked!!! It will be stunning that's for sure. I have never heard of Olioboard but right now i am addicted to Pinterest so I can't imagine adding another thing to my pile lol!!!

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  4. neat website--I'll have to check that out now! At least you can USE your basement!

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  5. Hi Alaina,

    Oooh everything in that inspiration photo looks great! I think the ideas that you have planned sounds great! Although I've never been to "Olioboard" before, I may check it out for the first time! :) Anyway, can't wait to see the changes you have in store! Take care and have a great weekend!

    Best,
    Jessie

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  6. Finally I am able to see your post! I followed Pamela's advice and switched to google chrome. Never have heard of that site. All your ideas look fabulous. That room is huge! You could do little room vinettes.

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  7. Thanks for the link....amazing does not describe it. So much work. So much inspiration!

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  8. I LOVE everything on your inspiration board..........will it all fit??

    You have such great style; you give me some great ideas.

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  9. What a fun board! I like the white with the accents of red and white! Thanks for the inspiration and I can't wait to see the finished basement!
    blessings,
    karianne

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  10. Love the board....perfect mix of his and hers! I'm sure it will be gorgeous like all your other rooms...looking forward to the results!

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  11. Love the board!! Your newest follower so I can't wait to see what you do! Thanks for stopping by Harrison Home!

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  12. I really like your inspiration board. The fireman touches will look great in there. I've used Polyvore for room boards. You're lucky you have a basement, what a great spare space.

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  13. I think your inspiration board is taking you in the right direction!! What a great idea for a basement. In South Carolina we can't have basements. I am your newest follower.

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