Basement Remodeling: (before & after...)

We are working as we have time on improving the looks of our basement. It will never be perefect without a lot of $$ shelled out for a waterproofing system. We don't have too many water issues but there is a little bit during rain (as you can see in these pics). But we are repainting and organizing things and here's the start! Part of the reason its taking longer is because the current (LOVELY lime green) walls have to be wirebrushed for loose paint, then wiped down, then painted. Plus all the vertical steel beams are getting primed then painted later.
BEFORE PIC AFTER/CURRENT PIC