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I introduced myself on the General Home Theater board, but thought I would come over here and say hi as well!
I finally have husband approval to start working on the basement (girlcave?) and am just starting the brainstorming/design process.
I'm working with a blank slate, basement has never really been touched, but I do have a few limitations. Current floor to joist height is about 7'8", will end up being less once a real ceiling is put in. There are some lolly columns that are a pain (aren't they always?), and the water heater and furnace could be in a better position (may have them moved), sump pit is also a bear.
Here's a pic of my current basement with measurements:
The current idea is to include a bar, screen and projector, two rows of seating (possibly a bar and stools behind for extra seating?), Hubs wants a pool table (I'm giving him the side-eye about that, but we'll see), and enough room for whatever other toys strike my fancy.
I plan on doing various design sketches this weekend, I'll post the ones that look promising. But the build itself will be exceptionally slow, because it will be just me, and I work 50+ hours a week! But I'll take my time and do it right, we're planning on being in this house for a long time to come, so I might as well have something I can enjoy and be proud of when I'm finished.
In the meantime, I've been reading all of your threads, and I have to say I'm really impressed with all the ideas and the craftsmanship of your builds! And of course, ideas, critiques and sarcasm are all greatly appreciated.
I finally have husband approval to start working on the basement (girlcave?) and am just starting the brainstorming/design process.
I'm working with a blank slate, basement has never really been touched, but I do have a few limitations. Current floor to joist height is about 7'8", will end up being less once a real ceiling is put in. There are some lolly columns that are a pain (aren't they always?), and the water heater and furnace could be in a better position (may have them moved), sump pit is also a bear.
Here's a pic of my current basement with measurements:

The current idea is to include a bar, screen and projector, two rows of seating (possibly a bar and stools behind for extra seating?), Hubs wants a pool table (I'm giving him the side-eye about that, but we'll see), and enough room for whatever other toys strike my fancy.
I plan on doing various design sketches this weekend, I'll post the ones that look promising. But the build itself will be exceptionally slow, because it will be just me, and I work 50+ hours a week! But I'll take my time and do it right, we're planning on being in this house for a long time to come, so I might as well have something I can enjoy and be proud of when I'm finished.
In the meantime, I've been reading all of your threads, and I have to say I'm really impressed with all the ideas and the craftsmanship of your builds! And of course, ideas, critiques and sarcasm are all greatly appreciated.