White walls and plenty of overhead light transform this basement into a bright spot that’s conducive to study, sleep or guitar practice. Satin ceiling paint reflects ambient light into the bedroom, and light tones, interspersed with spot color on the bedside tables, give this below-grade room an above-ground feel. Proving that wall art doesn’t have to be pricey, the savvy decorators of this basement bedroom picked inexpensive hardwood planking to add a warm touch to the wall.
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