A Wisconsin-based couple has transformed their unfinished basement storm shelter into a retro 1970s-style lounge after a year of severe weather left them spending more time underground than expected.

The viral renovation was shared on Reddit by Maria, who posted under the username u/IntentionLeather7806, with the title: "Turning our unfinished basement storm shelter into a cozy 70s den." The post, which features several images of the retro transformation, has gained 24,000 upvotes since it was shared on September 8.

In the caption, Maria wrote: "We had a lot of storms this year, including softball-sized hail and a lightning strike to our house. So, we've been spending way more time in the basement than we expected. It also became our dog's safe space whenever he's anxious, which is a

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