Diversions

The reno's continue in our house. Although recently the re-decorating has taken a back seat to Park Fundraiser organizing. We have slowly finished re-decorating the basement. This initially began with removing a jetted tub, (from a room that was dedicated entirely to the tub!) to create a storage room. Then redecorating the main area - now re-named "The Man Room". Yes, that's right...Grant has a MAN ROOM!! Lucky duck eh?!
It was decided quite some time ago, that seeing as he was a minority in this house, he should have an 'escape'. A sacred spot, where there would be a distinct lack of the color pink. Thanks to my parents' move, we inherited a load of furniture and tried to design the room around the colors in the furniture. We are quite happy with how it has turned out. We also removed the old kitchen cupboard & sink, removed some press-board shelves, and re-covered the walls with tile. We still have paint touch-ups to do, as well was one obvious 'patch' to finish. You'll notice the curtains - and if you haven't seen our basement before, you may wonder - what's up with that?!
Well-to appease Grant, I also created a creative little space just off the "Man Room", for Grant to work on one of his hidden talents- SCRAPBOOKING!
ok...so that room is for me... but he usually ends up looking over my work and re-working it for me!
Grant lovingly refers to this room, as "The Cougar Cave". I'm assuming, this is referring to the fact that my girlfriends and I plan on having a few get-togethers down there, hopefully in the near future - BUT "The Cougar Cave" is still a work-in-progress.
And here are the Man Room before & after pics!

BEFORE

AFTER