We didnt forget about the basement....

the basement is key...its going to be an income-generating rental unit.

so the idea is to make it [almost] as nice as the upstairs....
as spacious and open as possible  [check]
a nice kitchen [almost check]
a large bedroom [check] and
wood flooring [check]

we've devoted more resources recently to getting the upper levels ready, so the basement is moving along at a slightly slower pace, but not too far behind.  yesterday, they finished up the wood flooring...it looks great [even if its only a synthetic-factory-blend of wood like products]

looks pretty good to me!