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Blank Slate Basement

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Drywall is being finished this weekend...a basement project, that includes guest bedroom/craft room, a 34X18 family room, and guest bath. The only “natural” light is from two egress windows (one in family room, one in bedroom)

The 18-ft wide “north” wall in family room will be the TV viewing area with ventless fireplace....while the designated use of the other end of the room is as for office/computer space.

Our preferred theme is a blend of western rustic/reclaimed....but not hobby lobby farmhouse or cowhides and steer horns 😉.

Soooo:

Paint color/wall treatment recommendations? Wallpaper treatment not out of the question. I need a rustic reclaimed wood “feel.”
Furniture ideas and placement?
“Office/workspace” area ideas?
Furniture placement,

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everdebz
4 days ago
Since nobody responded, I'll ask if you have photos of updated progress? :)
Donald
4 days ago
I love wallpapers, I’d wallpaper my cat if my hand was steady enough to cut around the corners and I’ve racked my brain trying to think of a rustic wallpaper but I got nothing. There are many gorgeous faux bois papers, cork wallpapers, grasscloths, even greyed out woods scenes but none give off any rustic vibe in my mind. Perhaps a photo or two of your definition of what rustic/reclaimed looks like would give everyone a better sense of what you are looking for.
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