Basement Revealed

Do you remember that dreaded basement I would often complain about?  The one that was such a mess and full of clutter that I actually resented the basement.  If you don't remember, please go back and read previous posts.  Because, this moment has to be fully appreciated!!

Two weekends ago we held a yard sale on Saturday.  It was very successful and actually sold most of our stuff!  Just a few small-ish boxes of things left and we donated them.  On Sunday we spent the entire day rearranging our basement into the game room and family room we had envisioned for two years. 

Below are the before pictures.  (this part is embarrassing...)

Okay now here are the after pictures!  All we need a few decorating changes and we are completely finished.  (update: we now use our little sitting area a lot in the evenings when watching t.v.  It's very cozy!!)  We also now have a table for gaming in the big empty area that is shown in front of our board game shelves.  I am proud!  Getting rid of clutter DOES make room for life!