This is our first basement, ever!
So when we bought this house last year we weren’t sure what we would do with an unfinished basement.
Finished Basement Part 1 -Decorating our New Space
As you can see by the photo, we had it finished. We hired a contractor and it was finished in a little over a month. We debated on doing the work ourselves and finally decided that we would just add a little personality in the details here and there when it was finished. (I did finish the stairs, I’ll share that later.)
Crazy as it sounds, Mr. Refresh let me pick out everything from paint color to flooring! I described my decor plans and he agreed. I was super excited about my choices but while we were waiting for everything to be installed I starting getting a little nervous. What if he didn’t like the color of the flooring? I ran back to the dealer grabbed the flooring samples and brought them home. The floors are one of the biggies, are you sure you want to go with what I picked out?? He did.
We had this small oddly shaped area, this is where we decided to add the kitchen and serving area (the plumbing from upstairs was in this area, which made the process easier).
There’s no stove, but there is a microwave… my kind of kitchen.
They vacuumed up the last bit of drywall dust on Wednesday and we were entertaining on Friday!
While the basement was under construction, I was busy shopping online. I knew this Better Homes and Gardens pub set would be perfect here, check out the BHG selection at Walmart.com, they offer so many options online!
I also shopped the house and pulled together all my summer serve ware.
The kitchen/serving area decor is finished/almost finished! Is any space ever really finished?? 😉
My repurposed clay flower pots are perfect elevating the galvanized drink dispenser.
I’ve used these before on J and J’s patio, see them here: How to Add Color on the Patio.
These are so versatile, you can use them for candles, floating flowers or succulents!
We’re ready football games, holidays and cookouts with family and friends
Let the games begin.
Shop the look:
Better Homes and Gardens Harper 3-Piece Pub Set, Chestnut/Gun Metal $149.00
Better Homes and Gardens Serving Bowl with Hammered Texture $5.44
Better Homes and Gardens 10.6-Gallon Oval Trash Can $49.97
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Kathy says
October 30, 2016 at 6:32 amI love your basement remodel could you tell me paint color and countertop choice?
Thank you !
Kathy says
October 28, 2016 at 6:01 pmI just love your basement remodel could you tell me your wall color and the countertop choice. Beautiful
Susan says
July 10, 2015 at 8:13 amThe kitchen and entertaining bar look fabulous! How fun (and maybe a tad stressful) to start from scratch and to be able to choose all new items. I just love how you pulled it all together.
Gabriela says
July 8, 2015 at 1:22 pmThose glasses with flowers inside look very nice! Thanks for sharing that idea.
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 4:33 pmThanks, yes that’s an easy way to decorate with less!
Gloribell Lebron says
July 8, 2015 at 2:04 pmWhat a great way to “basement-warm” party! Love the pub set and I think it has the perfect size for many persons that have a small apartment and want to entertain as well. Thanks for sharing!
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 4:31 pmYes, it is the perfect size! And the basement has been warmed 😉
Brenda Kula-Pruitt says
July 8, 2015 at 1:40 pmI live in an apartment, and I wanted a washer/dryer (in one like they use in Europe) more than I wanted a stove. So I had management come get my stove. Instead, I use the Breville Smart oven. I can cook ANYTHING in that and doesn’t heat up the whole place. I LOVE what you’ve done here!
Brenda
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 4:32 pmThanks Brenda, I will have to look in to the Breville – if I ever decide to cook 😉
DONNA S MARTIN says
July 8, 2015 at 12:28 pmI have a basement. It is a catchall!!!
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 4:33 pmBelieve me Donna – this was a catch-all too! Now the bulk of stuff is in 3 different storage areas down there!
Kathy says
July 8, 2015 at 9:07 amLove, love what you have done. It’s beautiful! I notice you have one of the compact dishwashers. We are considering one for our lake home. Do you like yours? Would you recommend one? Please email me at kathygail2000@yahoo.com if you don’t mind. Thanks!!
Kathy says
July 8, 2015 at 10:32 amSorry, I see now where this is an ice machine. 🙂
Jane M says
July 8, 2015 at 9:12 amThis looks awesome! I love all of your choices. Could you please share where you purchased the rug? I have been searching for a rug and that one would be perfect for my space!
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 6:56 pmHey Jane, the rug is from Ballard Designs outlet in Atlanta. Thanks so much!
Monica Benavidez says
July 8, 2015 at 9:10 amDebbie- this is gorgeous! As a South Texan, we do not get basements down here, so it’s always fun to see beautiful basements such as yours. I think the pub set is absolutely perfect for your space. Beautiful work!
Chris @ Celebrations At Home says
July 8, 2015 at 8:27 amDebbie, this looks so great! Congrats on getting it done – such a big undertaking. We are hoping to finish ours in about the next year.
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 6:55 pmThanks Chris! It seemed like it took forever, but it didn’t! And so worth it!
Paula@SweetPea says
July 8, 2015 at 8:25 amYour basement looks amazing! You and your family are really going to enjoy using this area.
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 6:54 pmThanks Paula, we had a bunch of family over the 4th and the space worked out great!
Amy @ MomAdvice says
July 8, 2015 at 8:02 amWhat an incredible space!! I love it! That pub set couldn’t have been more perfect!
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 4:30 pmThanks Amy, the table is perfect!
Kim says
July 8, 2015 at 7:33 amWow, Debbie that looks super!
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 4:30 pmThank you Kim!
Kelly says
July 8, 2015 at 6:57 amWhat a lovely area for entertaining…did you include an ice maker along the wall of cabinets used as the server/buffet? This is something I have been considering in my home as well…Where did you find the rug under your cafe’ table?
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 7:40 amThanks so much Kelly! Yes we added the ice machine and we are loving it! The rug is from an outlet store in Atlanta. It was a great find – cheap 😉
gail says
July 7, 2015 at 10:41 pmmy oh my! Debbie! That space is gorgeous! I’m loving it all!
I really love those bar stools.
gail
Debbie says
July 8, 2015 at 4:29 pmThanks so much Gail! I’m glad it done!
Karen @ Dogs Don't Eat Pizza says
July 7, 2015 at 9:19 pmIt looks AMAZING! You did a great job! Can’t wait for my invitation! 😉
Debbie says
July 7, 2015 at 9:23 pmThank you Karen! Come anytime! You have an open invitation!
Shannon @ Fox Hollow Cottage says
July 7, 2015 at 9:17 pmOh Debbie! It’s looks so, so good!! I love all the fun touches for entertaining and the pub table is perfect in that spot!!
Who needs an oven? As Carrie would say, it’s for storing sweaters. lol
Debbie says
July 7, 2015 at 9:23 pmThank you! Yes, ovens are totally overrated!