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Forest Fantasy Basement

The great outdoors are brought inside! Plus, a great puppet-making project for kids!

Kidspace : Episode HKID-208 -- More Projects »

Before: Rhombus Room
The Foss family – Mom and Dad, 8-year-old Nate, 6-year-old Connor and 4-year-old Jesse all love spending time outdoors. But, unfortunately, seasonal allergies often limit their outdoor activities. On the days they can’t enjoy nature, the kids hang out in their basement playroom, or as they call it – "the big mess" (pictured, right). Before the makeover begins, Interior designer Drew Seskunas asks the kids what they wish for in their new playroom. They answer: grass on the walls, trap doors, cushions and a ramp for sliding down.
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After: Enchanted Forest
Next: Fort Wilderness
The great outdoors have been brought inside and all the children’s wishes have been granted! Two shades of green paint give the walls a grassy feel. The bi-level fort has an easy-open trap door, and a movable ramp can be positioned to slide down onto a pile of big blue cushions. The total cost of the project was about $900.

Makeover products
hammock: Hudson Trail Outfitters - Eagles Nest hammock
yarn and foam board: Michaels
paint and lumber: Lowe's
twigs and branches: Ikea
pillows: Ikea - Gosa Vila
metal pails and pulley: The Home Depot



After: Enchanted Forest

Fort Wilderness

Backstage

Pillow Lake and Hammock

Project for Kids: Paper Puppets



Resources
decorative project materials
Hudson Trail Outfitters
Website: www.hudsontrail.com
Guests
Drew Seskunas
Designer, Club Pizza
E-mail: andrewseskunas@hotmail.com

Matt Cosgrove
Carpenter, Cosgrove Carpentry
We apologize no contact information is available.
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