Basements have long been the subject of nightmares and horror movies. Attics have had their fair share of attention too. Today we bring you a haunting, yet somehow beautiful photo of a basement staircase. These stairs belong to the Beelitz-Heilstätten. The Beelitz-Heilstätten is an old …
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Happy Basement Photo Friday! It’s Fall in New England and it’s a great time to get out into the woods and enjoy nature and all of the changing colors. Some lucky homeowners don’t wait for Fall to go out and enjoy all that nature has …
Read Full ArticleLighting in a basement living space is one of the biggest design considerations when remodeling or finishing a basement. Forget about those old large, rectangular fluorescent lights, modern and stylish lighting is a better way to light up your basement. A quick and relatively simple …
Read Full ArticleDesign inspiration flows throughout the centuries and this 1950’s era Art Deco basement is stunning. Don’t be afraid to use the bold colors and patterns of the Art Deco era when thinking about basement design. If you believe your basement is too small, a portion …
Read Full ArticleHave you ever thought about the stairs in your home? Whether they are the stairs that lead up to the second level or third level of your home or the stairs that lead down to your basement living area, stairs get little design attention. It …
Read Full ArticleMom may have said “Shh! don’t make a scene!” when you were having a temper tantrum in the grocery store. But in the basement, you should feel free to make any type of scene that you want – patterned, landscaped, architectural, bold, loud or colorful …
Read Full ArticleBowling has been around for centuries. In fact, it may date back to ancient Egyptian times, around 3200 BC. Bowling in the United States evolved from the mid 1800’s and finally gained popularity during the 1950’s. Many bowling historians credit the rise in popularity to …
Read Full ArticleThis Basement Photo Friday is music to your ears. Now this is a music room – bright, modern yet cozy and all in a multifunctional basement space. …
Read Full ArticleWindow film is a wonderful option for basement window treatments. For basement windows that look out onto a street or onto a well trafficked path, using window film offers privacy as well as light. In some basements, having curtains or heavy window treatments can block …
Read Full ArticleBasement Photo Friday is arriving early this week due to the July 4th holiday beginning tomorrow. This photo is of a beautiful and stylish ceiling. Believe it or not, this ceiling is actually a suspended (drop) ceiling. Are you surprised? Suspended/drop ceiling tiles have come …
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