Firestation Project Complete!

Wow.  It has been a busy week working on my "Imagine the Impossibilities Challenge."  I challenged myself to create a firestation under the stairs in the basement WITH my 3 year old, Wilson.  Want to see the results of our fun?

We found this bunk bed ladder in an old junk antique store.  It was the perfect size to allow Wilson to climb up just high enough to slide down the pole fireman style!  (And don't worry, the ladder is bolted into studs for safety!)

Wilson helped paint all of it, he helped caulk the baseboards and the board and batten, and he helped install the carpet squares we got for a steal at the Habitat Restore!

I ordered this firebell online - and it is loud and perfect for his firestation!

I boxed in the pipes and painted it yellow.

The diode light strips can change colors (which make photographing this small space even harder!)

Old rotary phones might just be the best toy ever for a 3 year old.

Once we got to this point I thought we were done.

Then Wilson said, "Where is the kitchen going to go?"

And so we built a kitchen.  Big dreams this boy, big dreams.

Can you tell what we built it out of?

An old Ikea Billy Bookcase turned on its side.  It was narrow enough to be the perfect fit.

The refrigerator with a basket of veggies.

A drying rack underneath the skirted sink.

Yes, I chopped up Santa so this rack could be used as the inside of the oven.

Tucked on the other side of the refrigerator, is a little foam chair that I plan on covering in the fabric you see here.  Perfect little reading nook.  If I had any energy left, I would build a little book ledge and mount a light here.  Maybe next week!

Want to see the little guy in action?

Sound the alarm!!

Up he goes...

And down again!

Fire is out - time for a snack for the fireman.  

Considering we started with THIS:

And ended with THIS:

I think BOTH Wilson and I deserve a good afternoon nap, don't you agree?!

Linking to:

Metamorphosis Monday  @ Between Naps on the Porch

Show and Tell Monday @ The Delectable Home

Show me What Ya Got @ Not Just a  Housewife

Best DIY projects of January @ Beneath My Heart

Wow Us Wednesdays @ Savvy Southern Style

Winter Blues Party @ DIY by Design

Transformation Thursday @ The Shabby Creek Cottage

Crazy Cute Thursdays @ Between U & Me

One Project Closer

Weekend Wrap up Party @ Tatertots and Jello

Fridays at Remodelaholic

February Before and After Party @Thrifty Decor Chick

Small Space Linkup@The Inspired Room