First up, Readers, meet Karl.
Karl, meet Readers :-)
Karl was way easier to put together than we expected:
and no fights were had :-) The hardest part was putting the cushions in their covers.
I haven't had much time to put the basement totally together for a proper reveal (I'm SO not that girl haha) but I did promise a photo of Karl and even a stacked book or two:
The MASSIVE tv sitting on Ikea "Torsby" sideboards:
Yes, it is so big that the Torsby is bending a bit in the middle. Hubs is going to put the tv on the wall so that the 'sway' isn't permanent :-)
It is really hard to take a pic of the wallpaper without a reflective ring - the paper isn't a foil paper but it may as well be!
So there you have it. You've met Karl and have absolute proof that we finished wallpapering the wall and didn't give up after three strips. We have a little more 'decor' stuff planned for down there but for the time being, it is nice having a room in the house that is clean and not filled with bathroom/construction junk.
We also followed someone's (very smart) advice and finished the job off with a glass of wine. Well worth it, don't you think? A little dusty, a lot tired, and very happy that the job is DONE.
So that, my friends is THAT. The END of the basement reno :-) Thank you for sticking with me through this long process. Your encouragement to hold out for perfection (ahem, the bathroom tile) and to do everything in the right order definitely paid off and kept me focused and on track.
Sources:
TV Stand/Storage: Ikea "Torsby" (x2)
Couch: Ikea "Karlstad" corner couch with the dark grey Sivik cover
Carpet: Mid-level berber from Alexanian in "Sebastian's Beige" with upgraded underpadding (highly recommend)
Wallpaper: Raymond Waites Resort Collection (link) sourced and purchased from Home Depot
Patience to Wait this Long: Deep, down in my innards.
35 comments:
Great job! I'm so jeals (a room without construction junk...my dream)!
Yayyy, congrats! I have the same coloured Karl and love how it stand up to dirt. Are you going to use some of the Torsby storage for wine and glasses - just so you are ready to celebrate at any time?
Looks great! Sigh, I love Karl. I kind of want Karl too. That wallpaper is also truly fab!
Hooorrrraaaayyy! And it was all worth it wasn't it? It does look really really good, you and J must be very proud... And that TV... my god!! lol
LOVE everything you've done in your basement! The wallpaper looks absolutely fabulous! The shape and color of major furniture pieces is so nicely coordinated...so clean-lined yet not boring at all. Love it love it! Well done, and great idea to chillax with a glass of wine at the end!
CONGRATS! Its a great new space!!!
It looks great! And you two so happy in that picture lol that wine was well deserved!..not that I ever need a reason for a glass of wine :P
Looks great - very cosy and love the wallpaper!
I have to say that wallpaper was worth all the pain. It looks amazing! Everything is really coming along! :) Congrats, you patience has paid off. Now, show us that bathroom! :) hehe he
The basement looks great, love the wallpaper!
Looks Great! So glad you are to the end...now all you have to do is enjoy. Happy Thursday!
well you're both smiling so that's an excellent sign! The room looks great - love the wallpaper and isn't it exciting to get a new sofa? I just welcomed mine as well! :)
I love it Janice!! It looks so fabulous... especially the wallpaper! Worth the wait for sure!
It looks great!! I love the wallpaper and the sofa.
You did a brilliant job. I would love to lounge in that space! Enjoy!
Looks good!! Did you paint the legs on the couch darker? The couch looks really nice, love the fabric you chose. And let me just say, you deserved more than just a glass...i hope that you guys split a bottle! Get some veuve for when the bathroom is done upstairs :)
Dang your sexy Karl! The couch, wallpaper, tv cabinet all go together so well what a sassy room. Enjoy the wine you definately deserve it x
Haha thanks!
Yep! Spray painted them with oil rubbed bronze paint. Good eye!
Yay! That is one fine looking basement. All your hard work paid off. Enjoy!
Very sexy basement! Beyond jealous.
Thanks J - hope your basement is coming along too!
I can't wait to lounge in there too haha
Thanks Amanda - the wallpaper and the sofa are my favourite parts too.
We can't get over the transformation. I'll have to do a proper before and after for ya haha
Congrats on your new sofa too! We are just so happy to have a couch that is comfy (hubs already christened it with a nap :-).
Ohh I'm glad you like it! We really stuck with the plan - I made a mood board a long time ago and it has worked out (except for the ottoman). Love it when plans work!
I KNOW. It is HUGE.
J is going to try to hang it this weekend so hopefully that will make it a bit less imposing.
Karl is the best quality Ikea item we've ever purchased. Sturdy as anything, the cushions are great and the fabric seems really durable. Go for it!
You are crackin me up with this home reno stuff girl. OK GIANT tv. Doesn't look so bad.
Oh Karl, are you single cause I could lay on you all night long... Maybe that sounded dirty? :-)
Looks awesome! Oh yea, and I'm wallpapering at the end of the month. As soon as it comes in from a 2 month back order delay! Don't ask.
All your hard work has paid off, it looks great! Now I can't wait to see the bathroom!
Janice, how hard was it to bring all the ikea packages down your basement stairs? We are considering getting the Karlstad b/c it's modular but worry about the size fitting down our stairs.
It was super easy. Our stairs are about 26 inches wide and there were no issues. Worst case u could open each box and each piece would fit unassembled no problem. Good luck!
Gorgeous room! What a fabulous job. :)
YAY!!!! I love that you included the picture of you two on the couch. HAHAH
looking good so far
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