Hello Friends and Happy Fall,
It’s One Room Challenge time! And the Basement Media Room Makeover is well underway. To see the plans and what 200+ bloggers are up to in the first week of this challenge, simply click through to the post.
Basement Media Room Makeover Plan
A Little Intro
If you’re new to Chelsea Project, welcome. This blog shares the ups and downs of interior and exterior renovations in a 1990’s traditional.
My favorite DIYs are furniture refinishing, but the truth is, I always DIY what I can in an entire space and hire pros for the rest. Hubby helps by hanging artwork and drapery rods, but that’s about it. In the end, it all is up to me and a few good and very handy hired men.
So if you have a house to refinish and a non-DIY hubby, I hear ya.
Stick with me and I promise, we can get it done.
Basement Media Room Before
With this in mind, say hello to my current disaster. Over the next six weeks, we are going to shake this space out of the “oh-em-gee-it’s-so-out-of-date” tree and plop it square into 2019.
Now, fast forward to the scene after a few good and handy men show up to:
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drywall the ceiling,
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install electrical for new lighting,
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install new flooring, and
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run wiring for the sound system above the drywall ceiling.
And here we are at Fall ORC Week One.
Media Room Style
In what is basically a man cave, we want a space that allows for easy living…one that is very relaxed and casual. So the plan is go Modern Traditional with black and white walls….and layer these two colors with lots of earthy texture, interesting wall art and a few additional color pops.
Perhaps peeking at some of the rooms in the basement renovated in earlier ORC Challenges will provide a better idea of where the media space is going.
Previously Renovated Rooms
The basement bathroom was renovated during the ORC Fall 2018 and set the black and white color scheme in motion. To see all the tips, tricks and DIYs, please click here.
The landing and bonus room were renovated during the ORC Spring 2019. Behind the black door is the bathroom and the photo was snapped from the bonus room. The media room is hiding behind the wall with the clock. To review the bonus room challenge and all the DIYs, please click here.
The dining/office space sits at one end of a bowling alley shaped room (30-feet long by 14-feet wide) and basically consists of:
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Creating this wall unit from furniture pieces and then refinishing. And,
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Refinishing a vintage dining set.
These DIYs weren’t held for the Fall ORC, but do show off my love for furniture refinishing and how the black and white theme is going to pop a bit of color through and into the media room.
Remember, the media room is behind this clock and is part of the open space shared by the dining/office room.
Media Room Plans
So what DIYs are coming?
Get Our Tech On
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I’m finishing a built-in screen for a projection TV at one end of the room. With a few tips, it’s actually a pretty easy DIY and costs a fraction (only about $50) of store bought screens.
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To this, add the wiring and speakers for the surround sound system. The big screen is located at one end of the room and, 30 feet away, the sound equipment lives in the terra cotta wall unit.
Add Pretty to the Walls
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And there are three oversized DIY artwork projects coming. Trust me, these are easy peasy and COMPLETELY rule.
Fix A Color That Just Isn’t Quite Right
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A vintage chair gets a new makeover. I know it may not sound very exciting, but it’s a great way to work with paint that isn’t exactly the wrong color and exactly the right color, either. I call it my “color correction” trick.
Stair Steps Refinished
But for Week 2, the tutorial for the DIY stair steps is on deck. Since this is a super-popular topic, I promised I’d get this tutorial up first.
We’ll learn how to go from this….
To this….
The key to this look is filling in the gaps around the stair treds so they look like custom-cut hardwood.
Hope you’ll stay tuned for the easy how-to.
In the meantime, to keep all the DIYs and decor ideas handy, please PIN the image below.
Our Hosts
And as always, we extend a special thanks to our gracious hosts, Linda at Calling It Home , One Room Challenge and Better Homes and Gardens. And invite you to enjoy over 200 more room renovations, click One Room Challenge. #oneroomchallenge #ORC #betterhomesandgardens #bhgorc
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28 Comments
Susie I am so excited to see this room’s completion, with all those pretty fabrics and colors.
Hi Jen and thanks so much. Looking forward to finally having this space completed.
Whoa!!! Big stuff! Love the updates you’ve done so far. So exciting to have that drywall done!
The fabrics in your image really caught my eye and brought me over from the ORC blog. Will definitely follow along this one!!
Thanks so much, Suzannah! You just made my day.
It looks better already! Loved your bathroom space down there, it’s going to be such a great area!
Thanks a million, Rebecca. It’s been a slower process than I wanted, but we are almost there!!!
I’m excited to see what you do! I loved your circle wall treatment last time around! I LOVE YOU
Thanks so much, Angela. Three more pieces of artwork are big and bossy….cant wait to share them with you!
Susie! I’m excited to watch you transform another room! This one sounds amazing I love all the colors and textures you’re going with!
Thanks so much, Joannie. I’m stepping out of my comfort zone….and guess what? I LOVE it out here. LOL…
Wow, your basement already looks amazing! Cant wait to see what you do with the media room!!
Thanks so much, Jenny! We are so thrilled to almost have the all the spaces done and done.
Wow Susie! This is a huge project! We know that if anyone can pull it off, it’s you. We just decided late last night to jump on the ORC train again. What were we thinking? HAHA Best wishes for a great project.
Thanks Vicki and Jenn. This room was supposed to be included last Spring and on reveal day, the ceiling still had holes and the furniture didn’t arrive until late June. So I’m calling this my ORC mulligan. LOL…
I loved following along last time with your basement reno. That cup-painted wall is still one of my favorite things ever, so I can’t wait to see how the rest of the space turns out!
Hi Mary!! Thanks a million… we are so thrilled to be on the last space. Well…there is one more, but it can wait. LOL
You had me at those first textiles! Can’t wait to see!
Hi Jenasie and thanks so much. I absolutely LOVE textiles, too… and have completely fallen head-over-heels for cut velvet.
Ohhh Sue! Give me all of those fabulous fabrics! I cannot wait to see how you use them in your space.
Hi Ola and thanks a million. I’m still looking for more fabrics, but have a good start… I Need a visit to your fabulous textile store. XO
Hi Susie, Your fabric swatches really captivated me and I’m so excited to see your media room come to life. Happy decorating!
Hi Shelly and thanks so much.
OMG I need this stair trick! Our basement stairs are covered in carpet that needs to go and I have those terrible gaps. I LOVE the after!! Can’t wait to see this + the fabrics oo la la!
Aww Tina! You doll. Thanks so much. I’m trying to bring you as helpful a post as is humanly possible. So hang tight. And I’m thrilled this will help you get your steps renovated. It’s why DIY blogs exists.
Please forgive me Susie if you received three comments from me, having internet server problems this morning. Just wanted to tell you how excited I am to see another ORC makeover from you – I always enjoy them. You had me at those gorgeous fabrics! Looking forward to seeing the finishing touches unfold in your media room.
Thanks so much, Marie. Only one commnent stuck…LOL… always appreciate your support!
I am really excited to see this makeover. Your stairs turned out fabulous. Gorgeous home.
Awww Nicole, thanks a million. Your sweet comment gives me such confidence. XO