The white flag was waved.  A contractor was called.  An estimate was done.  The work will be scheduled.

We've put up with the delay of finishing our basement long enough.  There are countless things we'd rather do than work on it.  We're also in the phase where there is a lot of detail and finishing work to do, and that's definitely not my specialty. 

Tentatively, the contractor will be finishing the remaining work over a weekend in July.  That includes all of the trim work (including painting), building the threshold and cutting the door for the studio, window trim/ledge detail, and a custom door/cover for the electrical panel.

It will be a huge relief when all of this is done - and taken care of by a professional.

Still, there will be a lot of work (not necessarily labor) to be done after the construction is finished.  We still have light fixtures to find/buy/install, and spaces to fill with furnishings (e.g. TV, cabinets, tables, etc).  Plus there's the remaining work in the studio, such as sound dampening panels (which will be homemade), shelving, etc. 

Hopefully I'll be posting some pictures soon.