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Shop My Boyfriend's Basement Remodel: Green as the Pool Table Felt
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items We've been working hard on upgrading the living area in my boyfriend's basement, so much so that I'm still finding paint in my hair! We are trying to turn it into a speakeasy-type space with dark walls/ceilings and utilizing fun lighting schemes for ...
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MATERIALS
LIGHTING
FURNITURE
BAR ACCESSORIES
GAMES
TECH
MATERIALS
We are talking only cosmetic upgrades. Easy projects for anyone who has a free weekend to go from start to finish!
In a Satin or Eggshell finish for the walls and trim!
BEHR ULTRA 1 gal. #ECC-51-3 Hidden Forest Extra Durable Satin Enamel Interior Paint & Primer 775301
Matte or Flat finish for the ceilings!
BEHR MARQUEE 1 gal. Black One-Coat Hide Matte Interior Paint & Primer 145301
Only need to buy one paint tool set as it comes with two sets of rollers, one for each color!
Wooster 8-Piece Pro Roller Tray Set 0HR3600090
LIGHTING
Quick and easy swaps that do not require an electrician. If you can hang a picture frame, you can add custom lighting to your space!
Swap out your recessed light bulbs with these, and you'll be able to create any mood lighting you could want. All controllable on your phone with the Hubspace app!
EcoSmart 100-Watts Equivalent Smart A21 Color Changing CEC LED Light Bulb with Voice Control (1-Bulb) Powered by Hubspace 12A21100WRGBWH1
We have two on each wall with the bluetooth light bulbs, so you can control all or one at a time!
Sand & Stable™ Bailee 1 - Light Dimmable Armed Sconce & Reviews | Wayfair
Used for the sconces, projector cables, and sound system organization. Be sure to use a level before you stick them to the wall, you'll only be able to see the one you installed at a slight angle for the rest of forever. We spray painted these to mat...
TV Cable Hider 62.8in PVC Cord Concealer
We installed these on the undersid eof our bar top so we can easily see the storage. These are great for darker areas and are magnetic so you can take them off the wall and use them as a torch/candle.
Tzumi Atmosphere Integrated LED Easyglow Black Sconce Light Stick (2-Pack) 9529HD
FURNITURE
We reused a lot of the furniture he already owned and just rearranged it to fit the space better. We also found a lot of steals on Facebook Marketplace to save a buck. These items are similar to the ones we have and/or we purchased these to be used i...
Boneless couch that is delivered in vacuum-sealed bags and puffs up into the comfiest modular sofa. These have a corduroy texture and won't break the bank.
BONELESS COUCH 106 in. Wide Square Arm 2-Piece Modern Corduroy Fabric L-Shape Modular Sectional Sofa in Black with Chaise VerveR400
We had a bar similar to this with leather wrapped stools, this is a similar piece to what we used.
Loon Peak® Hardin Valence Bar & Reviews | Wayfair
A place to store your board games, extra pillows, or secret snack stash.
Noble House Carlsbad Espresso Brown Storage Ottoman 401
BAR ACCESSORIES
It's the little things that make all the difference.
A little classic look to add to the vibe
Frigidaire 7.5 cu ft Mini Refrigerator with Top Freezer and Chrome Handles in Black EFR786-BLACK
Gotta have movie theater quality popcorn in your media room.
West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Popper 4-Qt Red
Mini countertop microwave for your frozen snacks
GE 1.4 cu. ft. 1100-Watt Countertop Microwave in Black GCST14S1WBB
This set comes with everything piece you'll need to wow your friends with your creative cocktails.
8-Piece Cocktail Shaker Bartender Kit with Stand, Boston Shaker, Mixing Spoon, Muddler, Measuring Jigger, Mesh and Regular Strainer, Liquor
GAMES
What kind of sports bar would it be without a few games?
Easy to hang, we just used some 3M double stick tape on the back at the bottom to keep it from bouncing against the wall after we hung it up.
Regulation Bristle Dart Board Set, 45' Sisal
The goal is to add this to the bar side since we have the perfect spot for it!
American Legend Brookdale 9’ LED Shuffleboard Table
Fun for everyone and doesn't take up lots of space.
GoSports Hook 21 Wall Mount Ring Swing Game
TECH
These are definitely worth your money for the level of use they are getting.
For sports or movie marathons
Karl home 100 in. Electric Projection Screen 469668846205
SALE: Currently 44% off!! 4.5 Star Reviews
vankyo Performance V630W, 1920 x 1080p, Projector with 250 Lumens with Bonus Screen-White V630W
All controlable together or separately with the HEOS app. Add one to each corner of the room and you'll feel immersed.
Denon Home 150 Wireless Smart Speaker Black
If you don't have the big bucks to spend on a short-throw, you'll need to mounth your projector somewhere, rather than on your coffee table, you can hang it out of the way on your ceiling instead. Set it and forget it.
Adjustable Universal Projector Ceiling Mount
Add all your streaming services directly to your projector with the Roku Stick. Much easier to manage in your HDMI ports than the additional Roku device with extra wires.
Roku Streaming Stick HD 2025 with Voice Remote