Basement Poles? What have you done to make them awesome

[Schusler]

Just cut them out with a sawsall or portaband, I AM serious you CAN do this they are NOT needed.

<insert sarcasim here>

Those are probably load bearing columns for the floor joists (spacing varies depending if the joists are 2x10 or 2x12.) There also could be a column for the stairs or the landing.

 

[Nerbflong]

When I had a basement the poles I had were built into walls so you couldnt see them.

Same here, poles are built into the walls.

 

[MythTrip]

I encased mine in oak with a cherry finish and added two flat panel monitors that I use to show arcade themed slide shows, 80' music videos, HDTV, etc.

 

[gorfchampion]

I encased mine in oak with a cherry finish and added two flat panel monitors that I use to show arcade themed slide shows, 80' music videos, HDTV, etc.

Nice job Jim. Those look great!

 

[Hyde]

Nice job Jim. Those look great!

Agreed. He did an awesome job mixing classic and modern with that. Very classy and cool.

 

[Riptor]

I want to chrome plate mine and make them stripper poles.

 

[butthead]

I kinda like mine. Hard steel with concrete. Makes a big thug when I hit my Head!!
My wife wants them boxed in with Heart Pine like the rest of the place.
Mabey I will get there. I doubt it.

 

[Jedidentist]

I went boring, easy, and functional. Mine are wrapped in the same Berber carpet that's on my floor. It covers them up, and protects my 3 and 4 year olds' noggins when they're running around down there!