Basement Project Checklist + Basement Bathroom Progress | TIOB Basement Project Update III

The basement is done, as in, the contractors are done working. But my work is just beginning! Everything (construction & installations) wrapped up the 2nd week of August. The bar countertops were actually installed the day before Henry’s 3rd birthday party, the stacked stone wall went up the first week of August and the glass bar shelves & frameless shower door were installed the 2nd week of August. Things would have definitely wrapped up in June or July had we not decided to extend the bar cabinetry out another 18″ from the wall after the original cabinets were set. We didn’t think it looked right, so decided if we wanted to make a change, we needed to do it now versus look at it every day and not be happy with it. Soooo, that pushed everything back a bit – the countertops had to wait on the last piece of cabinetry, the stacked stone wall had to wait on the counter tops and the glass shelves had to wait on the stone.

Now that everything is set and everyone is outta here, its all on me now! Well, Ted, too. Sort of 😉

Here is what we’ve checked off the original list:

• Insulation / studs / drywall
• tape + trim & doors
• paint
• electrical + plumbing
• tile install (bar & bathroom)
• cabinetry install
• carpet
• sconces
• bar pendant lights
• bathroom vanity light
• find bathroom mirror
• order custom shower door + bar shelves
• install shower door + bar shelves
• stacked stone feature wall
• granite install
• order beverage cooler
• order bar stools
• mount TV
• move couch down from family room & other piece from storage
• find media console
• wall design + décor
• purchase bookcase / shelving unit for play area
• determine shelving system for storage closet
• misc. accessories & furniture

Aaand here are the remaining aspects I’ve been planning & designing over the last 3-4 weeks:

1 | Basement Bar Area:

Order Bar stools
Buy accessories & style bar shelves
find rug (see my options here)
decide on hardware on cabinetry or not
order beverage cooler
wall décor

2 | Family Room:

Hang canvas over couch
find plant
Mount TV
hang frames around TV
Order prints / put photos in
hang floating mirrors
ottoman / coffee table
pillows
find / buy media console

3 | Play space/Open area :

find bench
determine what to put between windows (bookcase, etc.?)
buy floor storage / accessories
buy / put together storage unit for open area
bins for storage unit
chairs for seating area
floating shelf
gallery wall
buy / DIY wall art
Dad’s art
mount TV?
determine closet storage & shelving

4 | Bathroom:

hang vanity light (see my top choices here)
buy mirror (see my top choices here)
rug
wastebasket
guest towels
wall art
bathroom hardware
vanity accessories
shelving?

See how my list grew?… a ridiculous amount…. Why do I do this to myself?!

It was actually easier to break it down into sections & add more detail as the  other list was pretty general. I’ve really gotta get crackin’ or this basement is going to take me until 2016! Since I have been leading you all on for months now and only shared the a couple of progress posts with PICTURES, I owe you one today!

Here is the current state of the basement bathroom. I so love how it looks so far 😉

So, that’s where we’re at! We went with a modern look with the marble and kept it super light with shades of white & gray – neutral, of course 😉 I plan to add some natural touches throughout – some baskets, greenery, wood shelving & a little bit of gold – a vase, frames, maybe new hardware on the vanity?
I’ve recently picked up a few things for the walls and plan to get them up ASAP!

If you missed any of the past basement bathroom posts, you can get caught up below:
Beginning of the basement project
Basement bathroom inspiration
Basement bathroom design board

And don’t worry, a full reveal post + sources is still on the way!

With school starting next week, we are getting ready to be back on a schedule and figuring out our daily routine. I, too, am working on getting organized & coming up with a schedule for the blog & projects around the house. Henry is starting preschool, so I will have a tiny itty bit more flexibility with just having 1 at home, but that ONE is the busy one! While I am super excited for all that is in store for the blog over the next few months, I am going to make sure I still make plenty of time for my little guy!

I have several collaborations & projects coming up, including a new series kicking off next Monday with a group of amazingly talented bloggers! To say I am thrilled to be a part of this series is an understatement. I can’t WAIT for you all to see what we have coming, so please stay tuned!!

H A P P Y   S E P T E M B E R!