Basement to Office - The Facelift Continues

It's amazing what a fresh coat of paint will do for a room. The space just feels cleaner and fresher! I had wanted to use exactly the same color on the basement walls as before but couldn't find an old paintcan with the color (from the previous owners) and nor could I match the color exactly. I came pretty close though - maybe a little lighter then the original color but it's a basement so the lighter the better to try and make the space seem brighter (see, I do watch HGTV from time to time!). As of now the basement is fully painted trim and all. Here are some before and after pics:













Obviously still some work to do and I actually still have to repaint the stairwell which I'm hoping to do today & this weekend as the carpet guys are coming on Tuesday to put down the new carpeting. So we also get to spend some time this weekend moving anything left in the basement upstairs into the main level so that it's totally clear down there. But once the carpeting is done I'll be able to start putting up shelving and getting things organized which will not only turn the basement into an office, but hopefully also turn the guestroom and dining room table back to their intended purposes! I wonder if my mother-in-law is going to miss sleeping in amongst my files when she comes to visit? :)

Since I've posted a bunch of pictures today I thought I'd post one more for Friday entertainment. Here's a picture from when I was trapped on the other side of the mountains for several days in a hotel room with the dogs while waiting for roads to clear up. Doesn't my youngest dog look happy that we're getting to spend quality time together?