Lake House Basement Project – Update Fourteen
My last lake house basement project update covered how we installed metal balusters on our staircase. In this update, I’ll share the other things that we accomplished over the last weekend of March.
We started work on this project last August and are finally nearing the end. These posts chronicle our work transforming our unfinished basement into a family room, bedroom, and bathroom.
- Lake House Basement Project Plans
- Lake House Basement – Update One
- Lake House Basement – Update Two
- Lake House Basement – Update Three
- Lake House Basement – Update Four – Paint
- Lake House Basement – Update Five – Flooring
- Lake House Basement – Update Six
- Lake House Basement – Update Seven
- Lake House Basement – Update Eight
- Lake House Basement – Update Nine
- Lake House Basement – Update Ten – Installing a Newel Post
- Lake House Basement – Update Eleven – Installing a Banister
- Lake House Basement – Update Twelve
- Lake House Basement – Update Thirteen – How to Install Metal Balusters
Doors
While Mr. SP worked on installing the metal balusters on the stairs, I continued working on adding topcoat to the doors. The doors are now in place and I can’t wait to share how they look with you.
Windows
I caulked and painted the windows that had not been worked on in previous weeks. They are now done but realized that I forgot all about the trim around the double doors, so I still need to paint that trim and also the doors, both inside and outside.
I love the view of the flag from the bedroom window.
Bathroom Work
The bathroom is finished other than hanging the door and installing the threshold. (Both tasks now done and I’ll share how it looks in my next update.)
The shower is ready to be used. You can see that I still need to hang some towels in this space.
The mirror was tricky to hang, but we got it done. This bathroom is very well lit!
Bathroom Resources
- Flooring – Mohawk Crest Loft in Praire Oak
- Paint – Sherwin Williams Charcoal Blue (SW2739)
- Vanity – Ikea Hemnes Raettviken
- Sink – Raettviken Sink
- Faucet – GRANSKÄRBath faucet
- Vanity Light – Hickerson
- Mirror
- Shower Curtain
- Shower Curtain Hooks
- Adjustable Curved Shower Curtain Bar
- Shower Curtain Liner
- Towel Bars
- Toilet Paper Holder
- Trash Can
- Rug and Shower Mat – Ikea
Preparing the Family Room for Furniture
A sofa and two recliners were scheduled to be delivered on April 3, so I cleaned the floor in anticipation of their arrival.
It was so nice to finally be able to thoroughly clean the floor!
I while back I mentioned painting the wall register beside the basement door green to match the walls. I accomplished this using spray paint and the register is somewhat camouflaged now.
A Rug for the Room
We spread the rug out in the room so that it would have a few days for the wrinkles to smooth out before the furniture arrived.
You can see that the first family member to enjoy the rug was Sherman.
Note that I chose a rug that matches Sherman’s fur.
Family Room Resources
- Flooring – Mohawk Crest Loft in Praire Oak
- Paint – Sherwin Williams Rock Garden (SW6195 )
- Trim Paint – Sherwin Williams Pure White (SW7005)
- Rug
- Sofa
- Recliners
Fun with Sherman
We’ve had really nice lake weekends. Our good friends stopped by on their jet skis and Beth snapped this picture of us. It was nice to visit with Cole and Beth from a safe distance.
A weekend isn’t a weekend for us without hikes at beautiful Smith Mountain Lake State Park.
My shirt was a Christmas gift from a good friend. The one I have has limited sizes available but this updated version is available in all sizes.
Sherman loves to go into the visitor’s center at the park and visit with the staff. He doesn’t understand that the park buildings are closed.
We also enjoy walking Sherman around the neighborhood. This is the boat ramp for a neighborhood next to ours.
By the end of the weekend, Sherman is exhausted. Mr. SP always says, “A tired dog is a happy dog.” Of course our Sherman has a bed with his name on it. (Bed is from LLBean.)
What’s Next?
We have some touch-up paint to do, the closets need doors and also closet racks inside of each, and we need to figure out a way to hide the septic tank alarm system. We have a cover that we are supposed to use but it is ugly with a capital U, so I’m hoping to hide this with art or a large mirror.
We have decided not to install the wallpaper on the stairwell ourselves since it’s such an awkward space to reach. Once we schedule someone to install the wallpaper, after that we will paint the steps and install the runner.
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Gosh Paula, I hope you don’t think I sit at my computer all day!!! Just early mornings to get things dealt with.
You, your husband and Sherman look so healthy, happy and content in these pictures.
I can only imagine the sense of gratifying satisfaction you both are feeling; your home looks like a custom home build and you guys did so much of it (credit where credit is due!) yourselves.
We had some storms come through Middle TN last night, so this morning there is a gorgeous wind and sun and the colors are simply amazing. Well, back to making some masks!!!!
Have a great day and truly I meant what I said you guys look so good and I am just tickled about it.
Colleen
Thank you, Colleen! I am thankful to be feeling great right now.
Paula
HI Paula, It looks amazing. We just added some updates to our basement and new LVF. I ordered a dark sisal rug (for the dogs) and don’t love it at all. I love your rug! Happy Day from Colorado! laura
Thank you, Laura! So far we are loving our flooring and the rug that I chose. The next thing that I want is a robotic vacume to take care of vacuming that room.
Paula
I enjoy your lake posts and can only imagine the work you all are doing. I am currently shopping for a new area rug and had to laugh when you mentioned matching Sherman’s colors. I am doing the same thing for our future rug. My heart wants cream or ivory background but that is not gonna happen.
A cream or ivory rug is so pretty but when you live with a dog, it isn’t possible unless you want to clean the rug nonstop. I’d rather the rug camouflage the dirt! Ha-ha!
Paula
It all looks so awesome!!!! Great job, I love the colors you
Picked and the floors are gorgeous!!!! I would love to come see it all in person!!
♥️ Kiston
When we can once again get out and about, I would LOVE for you guys to come to the lake. I also want to see the renovations at your house. I drove down your driveway after delivering a meal to your next door neighbor and the outside of your house looks fantastic! Love the color that you chose for the siding. Hope we get to see each other very soon.
Paula
Your place is just beautiful!
Thank you so much, Linda! It is definitely our happy place.
Paula
Love the shower curtain, rug and how you camouflaged the register. I had noticed that in a previous post. Your work on the doors looked super smooth. Such a great place and project. Happy Easter!
Thank you, Rita! The register looks so much better painted green. The white stuck out like a sore thumb. The doors are now up and I love how they look. I’m waiting on a coffee table to come in and after it does, I’ll write another basement update post.
Hope all is well in WV!
Paula
Looking so good! i can’t wait to see the runner on the stairs. I’ve tried several times to open the link, but it doesn’t work for me.
I’m sorry that the runner link didn’t work for you. It’s working for me now. The runner is the same pattern as the area rug in the family room.
Paula
Paula, I just love this series. My goodness, you’re almost finished with this project! I know you’ve especially appreciated being able to get away to SML during this time of lockdown, and you’ve put your time to good use!
Thanks so much for joining the Grace at Home party at Imparting Grace. I’m featuring you this week!
Thank you for featuring our project, Richella! The project certainly kept us busy all winter and also during lockdown. It’s been nice to be able to go there each weekend to get a break from being home.
Paula