Step 9: Wood Panelling?

This was a late-in-the-game design change because I spotted these engineered plywood 1/4" panels and really liked working with them.  They bend really well, and look great and add some much needed structure to wall areas that may be leaned on. 

These pics show 2' wide panels installed over the stringers on sensitive areas.  This plywood is only $15 for each 4x8 sheet (I used most of 3) so didn't break the budget (much).

You can also see in these pics I've fleshed out the cabinets at the entrance as well as added surfaces ot the benches.  These were all temporary mock ups, but made it much easier to work in there.