Thanks all, Miriam, we finished the entire basement as "one", the whole thing took about 2 years (weekends), I will upload other rooms later. Pam, this room has set the standards high and has given our neighbors something to talk about :) Thanks again.
Andrew, you are a multi-tanlented person! Wow.....Looks great! Is there any part of this you didn't do? After all the time and effort, you can now enjoy the fruits of your labor.........not only by using the area, but this has to have increased the value of your home. Congratulations on your lovely finished product.
Becky- to answer your question, I let me wife paint.
I saved a lot of money since I worked in the Granite field at that time, I went to my boss and asked him to show me which slabs of granite he had trouble selling, or has had in stock for a while. By fabricating and installing it myself (I just so happen to be the CNC guy) I was able to get it for about a car payment. We chose to purchase unfinished cabinets from Lowes and stain/lacquer it
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ourselves. This was also a big cost savings. I extended the depth on two of the uppers and took out the plywood in the door and replaced it with glass that I tinted (auto tint). Natural travertine tile floor and back splash was fun. I knew I was saving money by doing the work so I decided to buy a nice tile saw with a moving bed from Home Depot. One thing I learned from all of this is if you are going to do your own work and not hire it out, save the headaches and buy some good equipment (or rent). I did, however, hire out the plumbing and electrical.
The funny part is, I designed this when I worked first shift and drank, now that I work nights, I have no desire to drink! I still go down there and think about the memories of building it.
I saved a lot of money since I worked in the Granite field at that time, I went to my boss and asked him to show me which slabs of granite he had trouble selling, or has had in stock for a while. By fabricating and installing it myself (I just so happen to be the CNC guy) I was able to get it for about a car payment. We chose to purchase unfinished cabinets from Lowes and stain/lacquer it ...»
The funny part is, I designed this when I worked first shift and drank, now that I work nights, I have no desire to drink! I still go down there and think about the memories of building it.