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staining the beam to match the walnut color on the floors and then paneling the wall on one end of the beam in the same stained wood, so it would look like a continuation of the beam

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Big mirror. If you’re going to buy only a few items to make the most of your small space, a great, big mirror should definitely top the list. Hanging a large mirror instantly makes a small room feel bigger and brighter. Position it across from a window for maximum light-boosting power.

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