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Small basement windows that I don’t really need the light from

Published on 28 Sep 2007 at 5:33 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Decorating, Windows, Basements.

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I have two small (approx 1 foot by 1 1/2 foot) recessed windows in my basement. I’m not sure what is the best way to cover them. The basement also has a glass door and two larger (regular size) windows, so there are other sources […]

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Small basement windows that I need the light from

Published on 28 Sep 2007 at 5:16 pm. No Comments.
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I am struggling with ideas for my small basement windows. They are located on the back wall behind the basement bar we built. I really need the light from them, but would like some type of treament. The look of the basement is industrial,retro– lots […]

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I need some ideas as to what to “top” the walls with.

Published on 29 Nov 2006 at 4:17 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Painting, Walls, Basements, Painting.

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I recently painted my basement. I did the look with paint by dragging a brush down the wall- I need some ideas as to what to “top” the walls with. They need to be finished off. I’m trying to decide what kind of creative thing […]

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I would like to make myself a place in our basement to do a little sewing, reading, etc.

Published on 24 Oct 2006 at 10:05 am. No Comments.
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I would like to make myself a place in our basement to do a little sewing, reading, etc. It is kind of gray down there right now. I do have a cute round kitchen table which I plan to use as my sewing table. The […]

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We just finished off our basement. My question is, how do I make the room lighter and is there something I can put on the walls to make it look like there are windows?

Published on 21 Sep 2006 at 12:59 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Decorating, Mirrors, Basements, Lighting.

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We just finished off our basement. My question is, how do I make the room lighter and is there something I can put on the walls to make it look like there are windows? I have a love seat and a couch with a denim […]

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