Friends! Holy smokes. I spent months- literally MONTHS clearing out our basement! It was a mess- filled with 15 years worth of toys, old furniture, crafts, etc. I finally got to making this space a cool hang out now that our kids are older, with the help of Pottery Barn Teen and Article! I basically broke this into three living spaces- dining area, lounging area, and “fun” zone. Let’s get to it! These photos are after a lot was cleared out. Lol!
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I know, guys. It’s amazing how things pile up. I’m not ashamed- we’re a family of six and I know I’m not alone! When it comes down to it, no matter how bad it was, I made it into what it is today! Yes, we could’ve taken it further. Yes, replacing the dated drop ceiling or adding a kitchen down here or getting new floors would’ve been incredible, but that’s not what this was about! This was simply clearing it out and starting fresh! Paint is Sherwin Williams Weathered Shingle.
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We love our new Sven sectional from Article! We ordered it in the color Ratine Buff. I love that it isn’t a stark white- it’s creamy and the texture is great because there’s little flecks that can hide natural wear and tear. It’s super comfortable! We had an Article Sven sofa in our office and loved it, so I knew we were in good hands:)
This campaign dresser from Pottery Barn Teen is so beautiful! I love that they have pieces that are sophisticated enough to put in any area of our home. The hardware is stunning!
The new rug is the Terra Firma Sienna rug from Karastan. It’s from Bobby Berk’s line. I love the warmth it adds! The subtle stripe adds just enough texture and it’s thick and comfortable!
Love these new Auburn bookcases from Pottery Barn Teen! Loved that they have a drawer, and I put this basket on the lower shelf.
These pillows are also from Article!
I’m in love with this gallery wall I threw together! I’ve had this collection of art growing, and I was saving it for expanding the gallery wall in our foyer, but for now, they look so good down here!
The dining table and chairs used to be in our kitchen. I can no longer find the chairs online, but you can find the table HERE. Find the pretty white scalloped bowl HERE.
Pottery Barn Teen leather storage ottomans! Perfect, stylish storage for any toys or blankets.
The green studded box is old from Home Goods. You can find the wood bowl HERE.
This light up basketball hoop and dart board from Pottery Barn Teen has been SO much fun!
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It’s really been so nice to come down here to hang out, watch tv, play, etc. There are a million ideas that ran through my head when starting with this great blank space, but the fact of the matter is, one of my kids really wanted something neutral and simple. Gotta learn to compromise! And I quite like how it turned out!
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Cheers,
Haneen
- This post is sponsored by Pottery Barn Teen and Article. All opinions are my own.
