Basement Space for Everyone
A boring room is transformed into a basement space for everyone.
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After: Upscale Getaway
The Solution
Designer Frank Fontana designs the room with an upscale tropical style that is reminiscent of a resort lobby. The walls are painted with a warm chocolate brown contrasted with a vibrant lime green ban along the top and bottom of the wall. Fontana edges the upper line of color with a stained pine moulding for a finished touch. The new layout is inviting, creating a flow into the seating area centered around the fireplace. The basement also has a separate play space and office area with lots of storage.The Cost
Fireplace wall – $50
Mosaic mirror – $113
- tile for mirror, $25 – Tile Outlet
- mirror, $20 – Ikea
Paint supplies and pine – $185
- paint, Benjamin Moore (Sedona Brown), (Sweet Vibrations), $80 – JC Licht
Room divider – $95Fountain – $150
- pump for fountain, $45 – Old Town Aquarium
- tile for fountain, $45 – Tile Outlet
- brass bushin for fountain, $2 – The Home Depot
Fish tank fix up – $104
- fish and aquarium accessories – Old Town Aquarium
Storage wall – $196Accessories – $104
- pillows, $50 – TJ Maxx
- tall green vase (Pryda) $7; Khaki Vase (Salong), $9; tropical plants (Mynta pots), $15; placemats (SN+R), $2; wood vase, $8; bird, $10; candles, $3 – Ikea
Total – $997
Resources decorative project materialsOld Town Aquarium
Website:
www.oldtownaquarium.comdecorative project materialsTile Outlet, Ltd.
Website:
www.Tileoutlet.netpaintJC Licht
Chicago, IL
Phone: 312-733-3200
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