Basement is finished. We decided on a movie theater in the main room instead of a full-blown game room/bar. We have room for a few arcade cabinets and a place to play board games or do puzzles just outside the theater. Just thought we'd get more use out of it this way. We are very happy with the results and the "wow factor" is pretty neat when people see it for the first time.
And here are some shots of the room right outside (the only other usable space - we have laundry room and a small storage closet down there too):
yeah, I need new DK side art - mine peeled off during "storage" in the garage.
If you are interested in seeing the theater get built step by step check out
THIS thread over at AVS.
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I am going to put an addition on my house and I am completely overwhelmed. I've spent hours drawing out the plans on paper (sketches) and I have a decent idea of what I want to do but I don't really know where to begin. Do I hire an architect? How do I get "professional looking" plans drawn up? How do I bid out the work? How do you budget? How do you know you aren't getting completely ripped off? How do you plan for the minutiae (lighting, cabling, outlets, etc)?
I am planning to add a 20'x25' 3-story addition to the back of my house. It will consist of a full basement, a living room on the first floor and a master bedroom/bathroom on the second floor.
I really need some advice from someone who has gone through the process before...