Help Me Finish My Basement!

[daycarediva]

nevermind, just saw that you said the toilet is all plumbed out- ignore my post!


Dh just went on a call yesterday to a house that the dh installed a full bathroom in the basement and kept getting poop backflowing into the toilet. No pump. LOL! ::

[Scout]

I would say if you have the space to do one whole wall of cabinets to do it. When we remodeled our garage I purchased cabinets from ikea, did one whole wall with cabinets with doors half way down the wall....then lower cabinets with a counter and no doors, I used the lower cabinets for daily toy storage. I wish tere was a way to upload photos from my phone, but I can't figure out if that's doable. I've attached a link to my pics on my website. Hopefully you can get some ideas that work for you.

http://lilttlelaughs.m.webs.com/site...etwork=fw#1110

I love your garage playroom!! Great color scheme with the bright blue and white!

[MNMum]

nevermind, just saw that you said the toilet is all plumbed out- ignore my post!


Dh just went on a call yesterday to a house that the dh installed a full bathroom in the basement and kept getting poop backflowing into the toilet. No pump. LOL! ::

So as far as "all plumbed" out, I think that it is? We are new to this, I'll make sure my husband does all his research before he installs the toilet. We just built a house a little over a year ago (by we I mean "Ryland Homes"). So the basement was set up very well, ready to be finished. We were even able to get design and electrical plans from our builder which was great!

[Rubysmom]

We just finished our newer home's basement as daycare space, but thinking about future living space also. It would have cost to much for us to vent a stove and we would have had to jump thru hoops with the city. We opted for a kitchenette with frig, dishwasher, sink, micro and toaster oven. I also have an electric griddle for grilled sandwiches and pancakes. There isnt much I cant cook down here even noodles, premade casseroles and rice.

We bought a whole wall of stock cabinets from Lowes and I still had to buy a free standing island thing from Ikea for more storage and counter space.

The bathroom has a toilet, pedestal sink and bathtub/shower for cleaning toys and kids. Under the stairs is the bathroom closet. I can store vacuum, carpet cleaner and lots of supplies under there.

We did heated tile by sliding door to backyard and bathroom, pergo in kitchen and carpet in play area. My husband did all the work and we have a friend who lays carpet, so we didnt pay for labor. I wont be much help on cost.

[CrackerJacks]

Thank You! The only things I wish I had in the garage were central heat (since it is a detached garage there is no forced air) I just use space heaters, an insulated ceiling and a portable sink...I hope to at least get the sick and ceiling in the next few yrs.

I love your garage playroom!! Great color scheme with the bright blue and white!

[itlw8]

I would add as many cabinets as you can. You may need them for the kitchen but they are perfect for art supplies and things you need close but not in reach of the children.

I love my oven in my kitchen but it does not raise taxes here.
OUR smll bathroom has a shower. We need it for a second bathroom but it also works for kids that have accidents. I have hand held shower so it is easy to rinse them off. I also wash the dog there on weekends.

Our floor is not glamorus but heck we use it for childcare so I want it to clean easy when we eat and paint. We have those 12 inch Armstrong tiles not sure what the material is but the color goes all the way though. If I could I would have the old fashioned linoleum tiles.... I use some area rugs in areas like the block area so it is warm when they sit.

[countrymom]

I would def. put a shower because you never know.

[Clara]

Great threads full of good advise

Thanks for all the good ideas...
Currently I am waiting for the closing day of my new home.
The basement has a washer/dryer hook ups and nothing else but studs.
A full 1276 sq. feet of empty basement.
Under the stairs I will use for storage and can not count that as useable space.
I want to install a child friendly bathroom complete with shower.
So keep the ideas comming! :hug:

Thanks,
NannyC

[jannereeves]

Firstly choose a theme for the bathroom, preferably some playful themes and bright palettes. Most importantly use child-sized fixtures, as reaching sinks, climbing into deep soaking tubs are some of the biggest challenge for kids.

[vaidehi2201]

Hi,
I thing you can use vinyl flooring in kitchen as it is very durable and versatile. Vinyl comes in a wide range of colors and patterns that mimic hardwood, ceramics, and stone. The surface's elasticity and warmth make it comfortable to stand on, and plates, cups, and glasses often won't break when dropped. So for kitchen luxury vinyl flooring is one of the best option.