The BAR & LOUNGE AREA
2002
This is how the basement looks today. See the retro page for
other styles.
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| Wall 4 and 1 of the basement. Here is the entertainment center as well as the movie memorabilia decor. | This is a close up view of the bar located on wall 2. |
Wall 2 and 3 from the perspective of wall 4. |
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This is a look from behind the bar. |
Wall 1 |
Wall 4
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2003
Trim work and doors
were finally installed.
That also prompted a new paint job as well as a new drop ceiling. Honestly,
these pictures really don't do the paint color justice, but you get the idea.
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Wall 1 with the new door and paint. |
Wall 1 media library with trim work |
Wall 1 media library and back door |
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Wall 2 with new paint and view of the bar |
Wall 3 |
Wall 4 media center
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This is the room decorated again with some additions and subtractions.
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| This is more of a joke really. Just like the theatres, this gives you an idea of what you're walking into. Actually I found this when I was cleaning out the basement and thought it would be funny. Seriously, you get a look at the door from the outside. |
A look at eh new ceiling |
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The corner of wall 4 and wall 1. Good look at the door, decor and ceiling. |
The corner of wall 1 and wall 2 |
Wall 2 is a good look at the bar |
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Wall 3 |
The other side of wall 3 |
Wall 4 |
2004
The light bulb finally came on one
day and I realized that the layout of the furniture was completely wrong in
the basement. A few quick changes (not to mention a large electrical upgrade)
later, the basement has undergone a well deserved change.
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I re-supported the shelving in the media closet. Here is also a look at the new home for the TV. |
A better look at the additional shelving as well as the new shelving for the tape deck and CD Players as I removed the old cabinet from the room completely. |
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A closer view of the new furniture layout. Also note the curtain to help the glare from the sun on the TV.
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A good overall shot of the new layout. Basically everything just shifted one wall clockwise, but it makes a world of difference. |
A different angle which shows just how open the room is now. |
2006
I bought some new furniture and
downsized the pictures.
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2007
The worst one day storm in 22 years
hit my hometown in April dumping 6 1/2" of rain in one night.
As a result, the basement flooded. It was a complete disaster area as you
can see below:
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So after the basement dried
out (a lot), the rebuilding process began. The long story short was
a complete redesign and a much needed modernization. I'm not doing a commercial
here, but
after speaking with a lot of contractors I decided to go with the Owens Corning
basement
finishing system. I can hardly believe its the same space because it looks
that much different. Take a look:
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