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Basement Rec Room Pictures From HGTV Smart Home 2014

January 22, 2015
The basement rec room is a perfect escape to let loose, with a projector screen for movie nights, a stage to jam out, and a workout space to blow off steam.
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Rec room has black ceiling, lots of light.
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"The Nashville identity is fun and energized," explains interior designer Linda Woodrum. When choosing colors and art for the basement, the design team focused on music and creativity.

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Guitar Painting in Contemporary Basement Rec Room
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To celebrate Nashville and the music scene, a locally-sourced guitar painting adds a quirky touch to the overall design.

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Re-purposed Propane Tank Lamps
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Jack Thomasson, the house planner and visionary behind the basement space, snagged two oversized lamps, made from antique propane tanks, at local store.

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Striped Gray Fabric
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"The basement is a place you can go a little wild," says interior designer Linda Woodrum. Contemporary fabrics and vibrant colors create a fun-filled vibe throughout.

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Ceiling with Built in Speakers
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Designed to feel like an urban loft, the ceiling showcases exposed rafters and is outfitted with nine speakers that blend in seamlessly.

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Gray and White Geometric Pillows
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Geometric patterns and shades of gray come in by way of contemporary pillows, furnishings, and blankets.

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Black Industrial Iron Lamp
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A vintage-style iron lamp with an aged finish is designed with a pulley system, to mimic industrial equipment.

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Black Floor Lamp
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Retractable movie screen
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For the ultimate theater room experience, a large projector screen retracts from the ceiling. Ceiling speakers and two subwoofers, built into the wall, produce dramatic sound throughout the room.

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Gray Shelf in Basement Rec Room
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Digital Video Projector
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The projector features HD video with streaming capabilities and connectivity to the whole-home system.

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Brown Sculptural Side Table
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A classic mix of relaxed industrial, this sculptural side table stands in harmony to the room's bold, vintage-inspired aesthetic.

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Orange Pillow
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An orange accent pillow breaks up somber gray hues with an energetic punch.

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Multipurpose basement
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Conveniently located next to the stairway, the basement bathroom is full-service, so no one will ever have to leave the party to go upstairs.

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Concrete Floor in HGTV Smart Home 2014
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Easy to clean and durable, these concrete floors embrace modern design and will withstand even the toughest crowd.

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Multipurpose basement room
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Back-to-back couches and a console divide the room into two spaces, a lounge area and a stage for music-lovers.

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Modern Pet Door
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An electronic pet door allows pets to come and go as they please. The door is activated by a sensor attached to the pet's collar.

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Workout room doesn't need much decor.
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Another standout area in the basement is this Cross Fit gym, equipped with kettlebells, a medicine ball, jump ropes, and a yoga mat.

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Basement Concrete Home Gym
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An orange-and-white striped wall adds a boost of energy, while the cement chalkboard wall gives homeowners a way to track weekly workouts.

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Gray Contemporary Basement Living Room
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The industrial black ceiling is countered by the contemporary decor in this basement living room. Mixed patterns and shades of gray come together for a cohesive feel. A light gray, graphic sofa, chevron dark gray and black coffee table, and solid gray chair furnish the viewing area for the projector mounted to the ceiling beams.

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White Walk In Closet
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A climate-controlled closet houses the AV system and keeps equipment from overheating.

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Black and Blue Modern Display Case
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