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Contemporary Basement Living Area

November 25, 2014
By: Barbara Ballinger
From: Sarah Barnard
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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Contemporary Living Room with Zebrawood Coffee Table
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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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Contemporary Neutral Basement With Large Sectional
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Kickback with Family and Friends

A sectional couch makes the space ideal for entertaining.

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Wood Desk With Lamp
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Business Mixed with (Design) Pleasure

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

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Orange and White Contemporary Sofa
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Mix-and-Match Decor

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

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