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Gurnee, IL, US 60031 · 235 photos
Bright Family Basement
This space was inspired from a bright multi-color graphic fabric. Black was used throughout as a grounding force. It helps frame the space and gives it a
sophisticated feel, providing a place for your eye to rest between the hits of color. The playful pops of color give the space some life - perfect for an energetic family. Given the low ceilings and lack of natural light, it was essential to make the space feel as bright and airy as possible - mirrors and strategic lighting help to achieve this feel. Built-ins help to give the space a custom high-end feel while providing much needed storage and functionality.
By Cathy Zaeske
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added by Amber Hopman to Meet Your Get-Fit Goals With a Dual-Use Gym
Sometimes you just need a well-placed piece of equipment. Positioned behind the sofa, this treadmill stays out of the action but still allows for some TV watching to help pass the time.
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Exercise equipment is tucked behind the living area, where users can still enjoy a view of the TV. A Besta Burs Desk from Ikea serves as a sofa table.Your turn: Show us your basement redo!
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basement makeover
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Colors
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Gym two rooms
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Behind the sofa
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Wall color
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killarney basement idea
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office placement of couch tv
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Exercise room
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Blue walls with orange lamps
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Maybe I could do this in our basement.
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it shows hw the changes really work out
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Desk from ikea
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green blue purple orange
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Basement ideas
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basement
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?
added by mattdonnalee to basement (8 weeks ago)
Low ceiling, exercise in same room.
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basement
added by cmhall11 to Basement (2 months ago)
tv and sofa setup
added by jesswitte to basement- common room (2 months ago)
tv area & couch separated from exercise (bike trainer)/ kids area could be next to bike and less TV-centric.
added by maureen697 to maureen697's ideas (2 months ago)
Console table delineates room.
added by jhelfrich to Home Design & Decorating Ideas (2 months ago)
Decorated Pillar
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table and stools behind sofa
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basement
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exercise equipment behind seating area... still see tv
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basement
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layout
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Ikea console table
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hermoso
added by price1175 to BASEMENT (3 months ago)
HIDE POST/SMALL AREA
added by reedabee to REEdaBEE Basement Play Room (3 months ago)
Desk behind couch for extra seating
added by brucewhitney to brucewhitney's ideas (3 months ago)
Note traffic flow goes to one side of room, not down the center, allowing for comfortable couch with possible bar behind the couch with high bar stools.
added by rgproctor to basement (3 months ago)
wall columns, console table
added by Jim Elios to solveig stuff (3 months ago)
Mirrors and table
added by theresaga to theresaga's ideas (3 months ago)
Ikea besta burs desk and grandin road mirrors
added by dtritsch to basement (3 months ago)
Macy's Milo sectional
added by kimberlyathome to lower level inspiration (3 months ago)
sofa table with lamp
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Sofa table
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Desk and blue seats
added by Shannon Bauer Romano to webuser_934896's Ideas (3 months ago)
Color!
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Wind
added by colbymulvey to Basement Playroom (3 months ago)
color scheme
added by Sheryl Janes to sheryl_janes's Ideas (3 months ago)
Basement idea.
added by julieperl to julieperl's Favorites (3 months ago)
Great idea for table behind couch.
added by mjmdesign to inside (3 months ago)
WRITING ON THE WALL
added by Lucy Goosie to REC ROOM (3 months ago)
Lamps on a long sofa table further brighten the room
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Colors
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Colors
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color
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Basement remodel idea
added by outdoorsyme1 to Basement Media Room (3 months ago)
Treadmill in media room-example!
added by canne2714 to canne2714's Ideas (3 months ago)
Long curtain to make window seem taller
added by leewh23 to leewh23's Ideas (3 months ago)
The pool with text very nice
added by Karen Corvey to karen_corvey's ideas (3 months ago)
living space/treadmill area
added by vbuehlman to vbuehlman's Ideas (3 months ago)
Colors. Textured wall paper. Great example of creating zones. Functional, playful, beautiful.
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sous sol
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Basement renovation
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tara & michael's basement
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one wall in color
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basement
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Layout
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layout
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Basement
added by fengshuigal to Houses before/after (3 months ago)
Exercise equipment is tucked behind the living area, where users can still enjoy a view of the TV. A Besta Burs Desk from Ikea serves as a sofa table. 3.6.13
added by annie1283 to Living room (3 months ago)
Blue green
added by Amy Hall to Basement (3 months ago)
Besta Burs Desk
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Basement family room
added by sbflourn to sbflourn's ideas (3 months ago)
the art work put onto the column
added by Spaces by Judy to basements (3 months ago)
Besta Burs Desk from Ikea is used as a sofa table.
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Where to put the couch down stairs
added by tamstiles to basement (3 months ago)
layout
added by Ruth Mena to ruth_mena's ideas (3 months ago)
The table behind the sofa. We could do this to our living room.
added by oman0039 to oman0039's ideas (3 months ago)
Ikea sofa table
added by Kari to one day, a basement (3 months ago)
Want a treadmill in the basement.
added by darlahedlund to Basement (3 months ago)
Column with quotes
added by Heather Beveridge to hkbevrn's Ideas (3 months ago)
Love this basement!
added by margaretms to basement ideas (3 months ago)
table placement, couch
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Katiies basement
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Layout
added by heatherenajoy to heatherenajoy's Ideas (3 months ago)
Love this concept
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Sofa table
added by flowerfriend to flowerfriend's ideas (3 months ago)
interesting pole with words wrapping it
added by kishore7c to kishore7c's ideas (3 months ago)
Typography pillar
added by steinmanjd to basement (3 months ago)
Ike's sofa table
added by kkrumm11 to kkrumm11's ideas (4 months ago)
table
added by olleytwist to olleytwist's ideas (4 months ago)
Love the colors in this space
added by Walker Reconstruction to londoner43's ideas (4 months ago)
bold colour
added by shurren1226 to shurren1226's Ideas (4 months ago)
Words on wall
added by Sara Carpenter to sara_carpenter's ideas (4 months ago)
lots of pops of color in basement
added by Tabeja DeJong to tabeja's ideas (4 months ago)
Desk behind sofa
added by jeanno to basement (4 months ago)
Color palate
added by sallydoyle to Basement (4 months ago)
colorful wall
added by dianachou1117 to dianachou1117's Ideas (4 months ago)
gym
added by yogawannabe to TC Basement (4 months ago)
TC basement like the way they separate the exercise and living areas
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Post
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Behind the couch
added by stacylynn008 to basement (4 months ago)
Possible treadmill setup
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Wording on wall
added by Decked Out Spaces to Basements (5 months ago)
White with accent walls, words on columns
added by lindewy to Bsmt rec room (5 months ago)
Furniture arrangement
added by cheetah37 to basement/foyer color schemes (5 months ago)
color scheme
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letterings
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Layout
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cute wall writing
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Wall plaques
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Game room
added by Melody Reibly to thenana's ideas (5 months ago)
Basement
added by hokunani to hokunani's ideas (5 months ago)
gym/family room
added by boso to boso's ideas (5 months ago)
basement
added by sarahzaphiris to sarahzaphiris's ideas (5 months ago)
home gym
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gym/ living room
added by barbarajolovell to barbarajolovell's ideas (5 months ago)
Like the writing on the column
added by paula1376 to paula1376's ideas (5 months ago)
Handy....watch tv while you run
added by kthull to Basement (5 months ago)
Can see tv from gym, but movie space still dedicated area
added by Jane Gould to jane_gould's ideas (5 months ago)
like to combine the exercise equipment with the entertainment!
added by grenadianmama to grenadianmama's Ideas (5 months ago)
Like placement of treadmill and long colorful curtains
added by constantredo to constantredo's ideas (5 months ago)
colors
added by wehrenbergma to wehrenbergma's Ideas (5 months ago)
Bonus room idea
added by djokoto to djokoto's ideas (5 months ago)
Colours for office
added by kimberlee727 to kimberlee727's ideas (5 months ago)
workout area/media room
added by challyw to Craft Room (5 months ago)
Color
added by raegrace2448 to Basement (5 months ago)
living space and treadmill
added by otenkei to otenkei's ideas (5 months ago)
I love the blue tone on the walls
added by clarestaton to clarestaton's ideas (5 months ago)
treadmill is behind the sofa.
added by Erin Adams_Miller to erin_adams_miller's ideas (5 months ago)
nice color and quote
added by littlafchik to littlafchik's Favorites (5 months ago)
love the blue wall
added by goofyvacation to goofyvacation's ideas (5 months ago)
This might be our basement...
added by Demetra Kontos to konti's ideas (5 months ago)
exercise space
added by honeyb1 to honeyb1's ideas (5 months ago)
Accent wall
added by ruth2791 to ruth2791's ideas (5 months ago)
I like the pillar with various sayings on it. Interesting idea.
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Desk from ikea
added by thorne11 to thorne11's ideas (5 months ago)
great xcombo of family and gym
added by findei to findei's Ideas (5 months ago)
Love this color scheme
added by dortheaseybold to laundry room (5 months ago)
Basement?
added by kbarber67 to kbarber67's Ideas (5 months ago)
Love colors, ceiling and separation
added by lucy4523 to lucy4523's ideas (5 months ago)
like color
added by Daniel Butler to daniel_butler's ideas (5 months ago)
blue wall
added by stinsonk to stinsonk's Ideas (5 months ago)
Pole wrap
added by alpenglow to Remodel (5 months ago)
game room layout
added by eafloegel to Basement (5 months ago)
similar layout to ours
added by helloimgabbie to helloimgabbie's ideas (5 months ago)
writing on the walls.
added by thbarron to Living room (5 months ago)
One wall of color!
added by toriebechtold to Mothers house (5 months ago)
PUT CURTAIN UP AND HIDE MACHINES
added by cynwithpet to cynwithpet's ideas (5 months ago)
workout area
added by lim145 to lim145's Ideas (5 months ago)
Divider in room
added by mtupcmom to Living &, or Family Rooms (6 months ago)
colors
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basement
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Colores
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Basement
added by debari to Furniture (7 months ago)
ikea table long enough to seat two people. could be good for office.
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basement idea
added by jannie1958 to belker-weber (7 months ago)
Column use
added by Alison Chang to alison_chang's Ideas (8 months ago)
This space was inspired from a bright multi-color graphic fabric. Black was used throughout as a grounding force. It helps frame the space and gives it a
sophisticated feel, providing a place for your eye to rest between the hits of color. The playful pops of color give the space some life - perfect for an energetic family. Given the low ceilings and lack of natural light, it was essential to make the space feel as bright and airy as possible - mirrors and strategic lighting help to achiev...
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Separation of space.
added by dawnz5 to dawnz5's ideas (8 months ago)
decor
added by lbryar to lbryar's ideas (8 months ago)
Accent wall, word art on columns
added by Kathleen McLaughlin_Hoppe to kindakath's ideas (9 months ago)
treadmill is behind the living space
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