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by Dyanne Wilson Photography
Ottawa, ON, CA K2J 0S4 · 16 photos
Re-purposing an Attic
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Ottawa Citizen Style magazine story about Re-purposing a dingy attic into a bedroom retreat for two teenaged boys. Story published March 25th, 2012

 
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2018hasma wrote:
Where did you get the light from? »
· Comment · 7 months ago
sallyberger Light looks like something from ikea
3 months ago ·
sherriburns It looks like the Possini White Flower Pendant - $259.99 at lamps plus
http://www.lampsplus.com/products/possini-euro-design-white-flower-pendant-chandelier__02475.html
6 weeks ago ·
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valdete wrote:
Floor table - Where can find the low table on the floor with the wheels. »
· Comment · 7 months ago
caroljkyle Where can I buy the benches at end of bed?
4 months ago ·
kaygoss Qua
3 months ago ·
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kagua wrote:
I loved this room!!! What kind of wood is it? »
· Comment · 12 months ago
motherbear Looks like weathered pine or cedar. Awesome color scheme.
12 months ago ·
Sarah Moore That is unfinished cedar planks. Lovely.
8 months ago ·
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kjmac wrote:
I love this rug! Where can I find it? »
· Comment · 13 months ago
Charlotte Ever find an answer for this one? I need a rug like this too...
9 hours ago ·
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bezzo wrote:
What is the size of this room? »
· Comment · 7 weeks ago
kbdennis wrote:
Love the quilt/comforters at the end of the beds-where might I find them? - Anyone know where I might find the quilt/comforters at the end of the beds? This room has totally inspired me to re-decorate my boys room. I'm looking everywhere with no luck yet. thanks! »
· Comment · 5 months ago
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