Chills Posted November 24, 2014 I've wanted a room just for my Star Wars stuff since I was a kid in the 80s. Two years ago my wife and I bought our house and it came with a HUGE completely unfinished basement. A blank canvas for which I was to create my masterpiece. After completing numerous projects on the upper levels of the house I finally started my basement in February of this year. And this week I put the finishing touches on my Death Star room. The room is 15'x21' (~5mx7m). There are 5 display cases built into the walls. All of the lighting is operated by motion sensors, and I can also control them with my smart phone. Between the two below are autographed photos of Darth Maul and Darth Vader. One of the signature details of the room are the lighted wall panels, which were very difficult to design and build. The ceiling is a drop ceiling, painted glossy black. Imbedded along the edges are 12 LED puck lights for additional lighting of the display cases. The ducts visible are actually the heating/AC ducts for the house. I left them visible and painted them to give it more of a "Death Star" feel. The south wall holds the ISD, SSD, and Death Star. The wall itself is decorated as a Death Star wall. I made the Star Destroyer shelves myself. One of the easier pieces to build. The Death Star is in a custom display case I designed and built. It actually rotates 360 degrees so one can see all of the details of the set. The pedestal holding the case is where all of the instruction booklets are stored. 5 display cases that are close to being full. I have space for future Star Wars sets. I don't want to fill this up with all 10 photos just of the display cases. You can see my entire collection in the photo bucket link at the end of this post. This is the north wall. I also have a decent sized collection of SW figures still in their packages. The empty space in the middle is the future home of a large TV. This room will become a home-theater in which to watch the entire SW series! The doorway is designed to mirror the one where Luke and Leia got stuck in when being chased and Luke shot the bridge controls. And finally we have the lightsaber and Sith Holocron display. But wait...... It's a door to a hidden storage room, where I have all of my LEGO boxes. I will be adding more detail as time allows. But that's my Death Star room. Now it's time to start building LEGO again! Below are links to the full photo album and a video walk-through of the room. http://s133.photobuc...Death Star Room Hope you enjoyed it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steckley Posted November 24, 2014 <Reviews above post in silent admiration. Realizes that words simply can't do justice to the awesomeness that's just been witnessed. Bows reverently and leaves> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham Gidman Posted November 24, 2014 Wow, what a room. Well done, sir! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jono rocky Posted November 24, 2014 The thud you just herd was my jaw dropping. An amazing room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
duboismerci Posted November 24, 2014 WOW...just WOW! Doing some work in my house, I know how much time and effort it takes to make something decent. But you just made something well above amazing! I tell you that every minute you put in that room was well worth it! Every star Wars fan would love a room like that! I don't know if you play with your Lego, but if I were you I would leave the room empty and use it as a playing room for yourself or your childrens (if you have any) I would put the tv somewhere else. Unless you don't want them touching your collection, then just do a TV room :P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WarSquirrel Posted November 24, 2014 Wow! ! Great job! The lights on the wall are amazing and I love the death star feel. I am utterly amazed by this amazingly amazing amazingness! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
streifen Posted November 24, 2014 Your room is truly amazing! Every Star Wars fan's dream! I like that it is not just a display. You have also customised the walls and doors to be Star Wars-like! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ISDAvenger Posted November 24, 2014 Holy smokes, that is extremely impressive! Even more impressive you did the work yourself. Now I know who to call to build mine lol. Superb job man, I freaking love it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarthBrickus Posted November 24, 2014 Damn, i love the panels! Well done! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Brickalot Posted November 24, 2014 Wow, wish I had a room like this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Schneeds Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) I love the Death Star wall. They should show that room on some HGTV show. Edited November 24, 2014 by Schneeds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted November 24, 2014 That's an awesome room! (Except for the SSD) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Robianco Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) You have a very understanding wife! I think if I had that space she'd convert it into another bedroom or living room! It's great to see a space that can display such a large amount of sets. Fantastic room! Just re-reading my post and I have to add that 'she' relates to MY wife! :) Edited November 24, 2014 by Robianco Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK924 Posted November 24, 2014 Impressive. Most impressive. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
deanorth Posted November 24, 2014 holy lego brick!!!:) This is really beautifull, and it's make with great sense of color, design and lights. That could make anyone wants to dig a hole under their house!:) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
H_Solo Posted November 24, 2014 Fantastic! I love the iconic wall light design! Very, very well executed! I wish I could do something like that to my Star Wars room... (I mainly collect Kenner/Hasbro toys and other SW stuff...) Congratulations on this idea and the finished look! A lot of admiring visitors are a given, I'd say! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zerobricks Posted November 24, 2014 This is qite literally MENTAL! In a good way...I hope... I can imagine meditating in that room. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chills Posted November 24, 2014 (edited) Thank you all for the kind words. It really was a labor of love. When I started this I had never done anything like it before. I taught myself framing, electrical (we have to use conduit in the Chicago area), carpentry, drywall (which is so messy), flooring, and all kinds of other things. Now I have to find a new project to work on. WOW...just WOW! Doing some work in my house, I know how much time and effort it takes to make something decent. But you just made something well above amazing! I tell you that every minute you put in that room was well worth it! Every star Wars fan would love a room like that! I don't know if you play with your Lego, but if I were you I would leave the room empty and use it as a playing room for yourself or your childrens (if you have any) I would put the tv somewhere else. Unless you don't want them touching your collection, then just do a TV room :P I sometimes play with my LEGO, and the room is so large that I have space to also play with the sets with my daughter (when she's old enough). And she can touch my collection, as long as she plays with them correctly. That's an awesome room! (Except for the SSD) LOL!! Yeah, now I have time to MOD the Executor. You have a very understanding wife! I think if I had that space she'd convert it into another bedroom or living room! It's great to see a space that can display such a large amount of sets. Fantastic room! Just re-reading my post and I have to add that 'she' relates to MY wife! :) So this is how it went down. When we bought the house my wife said, "the entire basement is yours." SCORE! I planned the Death Star room and a bouldering cave (I'm big into rock climbing). As I created the designs my wife would comment on them... and the designs evolved over the period of a year. I started out with 850 sq ft of finished space just for me (the other 500 sq ft are storage and utilities), but after my wife's "suggestions" I ended up with 520 sq ft for me and she got a 330 sq ft room for her crafts; which is adjacent to the Death Star room. I don't know how she did it, but she talked me into a big chunk of square footage just for her. She's very understanding, but crafty. LOL. Edited November 24, 2014 by Chills Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tariq j Posted November 24, 2014 Amazing display! I love the originality and creativity. Keep up the great work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fuppylodders Posted November 24, 2014 HAha I love it, that really is a brilliant idea, and one many enthusiasts will only dream of having! Love how your wife essentially went: 'Yeah, basement is all yours!' 'except this bit of it. It's now mine...' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bob De Quatre Posted November 24, 2014 Cheers to your wife for giving you some square feets LOL!! Yeah, now I have time to MOD the Executor. A MOD won't be sufficient! Build Anio's or mine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spyderlord Posted November 24, 2014 <Reviews above post in silent admiration. Realizes that words simply can't do justice to the awesomeness that's just been witnessed. Bows reverently and leaves> I think this says it all. Apotheosis of so many dreams... :bow_low: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rishab N Posted November 24, 2014 Oh wow this is absolutley awesome. Definitley any Lego/Star Wars fan's dream Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Borex Posted November 25, 2014 Applause!! Hooray!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kodan Black Posted November 25, 2014 Just incredible. Great attention to detail. Hope you saved lots of photos somewhere just in case you need to deal with insurance in the future. ;) That collection looks to be worth quite a pretty penny! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
