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Contemporary Basement Living Area

By: Barbara Ballinger

From: Sarah Barnard

November 25, 2014

Designer Sarah Barnard proves basements don't have to be dark and dingy with this fresh, citrus-inspired contemporary living area.

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Photo: Sarah Barnard. From: Sarah Barnard.

Light, Bright & Airy

Who said a basement had to be boring? Barnard to this space from ho-hum to a stunning living space that easily transitions to an outdoor patio.

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Photo: Sarah Barnard. From: Sarah Barnard.

A sectional couch makes the space ideal for entertaining.

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From: Sarah Barnard

A desk cleverly adjoins the console as an occasional work/computer surface.

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From: Sarah Barnard

Barnard made arrangements interesting and different—antique brass lamp, vintage Japanese sculpture, hand-carved mahogany conch shell from Negril.