Contemporary Family Area Basement

Episode NWS-1203

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The Greco family has been living with a time warp of a basement that's a 1950s flashback. They want to bring it up-to-date by turning it into a contemporary entertainment area with a craft corner. Designer Lisa Abeln ditches the shuffleboard court floor tile and pine paneling for porcelain tile and a unique faux finish.

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  • Products
    • Architectural Woodworkers & Remodelers, Inc.
      Mary Olsen, Contractor
      Jennifer Dykstra, Designer
      6965 West Hobart
      Chicago, IL 60631
      Phone: 773-792-0041
      E-mail: awrinc@ameritech.net
    • marble and granite—P & G Stone Enterprises
      9220 Parklane Ave.
      Franklin Park, Illinois 60131
      Phone: 847-451-2735
    • furniture—Toms-Price Furniture
      374 Old Orchard Center
      Skokie, Illinois 60077
      Phone: 847-675-9400
    • ceiling tiles—Architectural Products by Outwater, LLC
      Website: www.outwater.com
    • flood protection—Basement Flood Protector, Inc.
      Website: www.floodnot.com
    • faux finish painting—Cover Girls Faux Painting
      6674 North Northwest Highway
      Chicago, Illinois 60631
      Phone: 773-775-9896
    • home theater—The Little Guys
      Website: www.thelittleguys.com
    • fieldtrip location—ThermoSoft International Corp.
      Website: www.thermosoft.com
  • Guests

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