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The Cave that Took Over My Life

November 22, 2013 By Lena

Hello friends! If you’ve noticed the sporadic nature of my posts this week, high five! It means that you’ve missed me, and I love you for that. However, I am around… I’m just otherwise occupied, turning my basement into a Man Cave.

Three things: Home Depot Canada. Behr Paint. Entertainment Area.

Oh, it’s coming along nicely. Want a sneak peek? Sure! What was this….
Now looks like this:
Of course, it’s only a work in progress. The storage unit you see is actually just a place holder for our television (which will now be on the opposite wall that we had it orginally). Of course, the reason for the swap is so that we can make room for our brand new, wall mounted electric fireplace.

And this is just ONE room! #ProjectManCave continues and promises to take up much of my free time – but I LOVE it. We’re so pleased with the way the renos are going, and adore the products we’ve picked up at Home Depot Canada. The paint for this room was only $36.97, but look at what a difference it has made in warming up the room!

With that, I’m off to start my day… knowing that my night will be spent in my Man Cave. Have a great weekend all!

Filed Under: Decor Tagged With: #ProjectManCave, basement renovations, small renovations, The Home Depot Canada

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  1. Debbie Bashford

    November 22, 2013 at 9:52 am

    Love that paint colour it really changes the feel of the room!

    • Lena

      November 22, 2013 at 3:53 pm

      It certainly does! It makes it feel more intimate (but not red room of pain intimate, if you know what I mean).

  2. Tenille

    November 22, 2013 at 11:13 am

    Looking good!!!! Loving that sofa set and the red walls? Gorgeous!

  3. Darlene Schuller

    November 22, 2013 at 11:20 am

    Love it!!! Love how the furniture pops from the room!

    • Lena

      November 22, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Agreed! Even the trim on the baseboards has more life now!

  4. nicolthepickle

    November 22, 2013 at 12:27 pm

    Really nice. I love the colour.

    • Lena

      November 22, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Thanks Nicoline!

  5. Yash

    November 22, 2013 at 12:40 pm

    Great progress so far! Can’t wait to see the finished product.

    • Lena

      November 22, 2013 at 4:05 pm

      Thank you Yash! We love it too!

  6. Tricha

    November 22, 2013 at 1:07 pm

    Love the colour you chose. Is that merlot? It’s coming along beautifully, can’t wait to see the rest.

    • Lena

      November 22, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks Tricha! The exact shade is Behr “Bolero”. It’s a burgundy-red, very much like a merlot!

  7. Kate

    November 22, 2013 at 2:05 pm

    It looks fantastic so far! Looking forward to following the progress!

    • Lena

      November 22, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks Kate!

  8. Flora M

    November 22, 2013 at 3:03 pm

    Good-bye basic beige and hello colour !! Your new paint colour really adds dimension and a cozy feel to the room. Love it ! (And yes, I missed your posts ;) )

    • Lena

      November 22, 2013 at 4:06 pm

      Aw, thank you Flora! You’re so good to me!

  9. AlwaysARedhead

    November 22, 2013 at 7:29 pm

    It looks lovely. Sadly our basement requires far, far too much work to even think about a man cave.

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:53 pm

      Poops :( One day maybe?

  10. Judy C (Cowan)

    November 23, 2013 at 12:46 am

    Love the color!!! Your basement is looking great, can’t wait to see it when it is done!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks Judy!

  11. Jenn Erin

    November 23, 2013 at 3:36 am

    Great paint colour choice! The red and your black couches… it’s perfect for a man cave! It looks like a room from MTV Cribs!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Hahaha my husband will be thrilled you said that!

  12. Marissa

    November 23, 2013 at 7:59 am

    I love this rich, warm, burgandy-red colour. Can’t wait to see the completed man cave project.

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Thanks Marissa!

  13. Soozle

    November 23, 2013 at 8:00 am

    LOVE IT! :D It is amazing how one sharp coat of paint can transform the room already!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:54 pm

      Totally agree! Thanks Soozle!

  14. Anne Taylor

    November 23, 2013 at 2:30 pm

    Looks like a pretty darn cool mancave to me!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 4:59 pm

      Thanks Anne! I totally agree, LOL!

  15. Nicole W.

    November 23, 2013 at 10:14 pm

    It’s looking awesome so far! I love the red, and the sectional looks great!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you Nicole!

  16. Victoria Ess

    November 24, 2013 at 1:35 pm

    I love the deep red! I hope you had a lovely weekend in your man cave!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      We did! Thanks Victoria~

  17. Erin

    November 24, 2013 at 2:48 pm

    Looks a lot more modern! I like your colour choices :)

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      Thank you Erin!

  18. patricia

    November 26, 2013 at 10:45 am

    love love love!!! Where did you find the bird canvas paintings?

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 5:00 pm

      We grabbed them years ago at Bed, Bath and Beyond!

  19. Cocovanilla

    November 27, 2013 at 5:26 pm

    I love the color on the walls!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 5:01 pm

      Thank you – it’s my fave shade of red!

  20. Mohammed

    December 3, 2013 at 1:25 pm

    Where is the TV? Got to have that!

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 5:03 pm

      It’s not pictured, but it’s definitely there!

  21. michelle

    December 3, 2013 at 10:54 pm

    Nice… great design

    • Lena

      December 12, 2013 at 5:07 pm

      Thank you Michelle!

  22. kathy downey

    February 22, 2016 at 12:30 pm

    I love that pillow on the couch,it just jumps right out

  23. Debbie White Beattie

    August 15, 2016 at 9:18 pm

    I love the new furniture but I’m not a fan of the burgundy because it’s too dark for me. I prefer more light. I just love how the “man cave” took over your life because I would think it’s supposed to be your husbands job to do. lol
    P.S. I love the red in your sitting room, that is if you still have it.

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