Basement Build

With the Beacon Hill dollhouse kit well on it's way (looks like Monday it is) I was anxious to get started on the basement.  We spent a good part of the day figuring out plans and cutting pieces.  As we were thinking about how to secure the walls, Brian had a brain child and decided to route out grooves on the floor and ceiling for the walls to be glued and set into.  He's a genius!

This is the base of what will be the basement floor.  It's measurements are 24" X 48".  Brian built framing on the underside for added support.

Cutting walls and dry fitting . . .

After all the pieces were cut, I primed and sealed both sides of the interior and exterior walls as well as the floor and ceiling pieces.  Tomorrow we will assemble everything.

Because I had so much space, I did decide to go ahead and create a sewing/laundry room off the kitchen.  The basement measurements are . . .

Wine cellar - 7" x 17"
Butler's pantry - 10" x 17"
Kitchen - 24" x 17"
Sewing/Laundry - 7" X 17"

There is going to be so much space to play around in!

Note to self:  Cut openings for doors!