Basement ideas

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A lot of people think about using their front rooms/living rooms as a kid zone. This is the first room visitors see, and it can get messy. Instead, try using a rarely-used dining room. I dig the idea of bookcases that can be used as cubbies for holding toys. (Get baskets that fit inside to keep the small stuff together and away.) And the dining table is a great space for art projects, building with Tinker Toys or Legos, and homework.

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love this game. how about those sit-on bouncy balls, too? Finally, annoying hipsters seem to have moved from ping pong to Corn Toss, and I have to admit, this game is A-W-E-S-O-M-E! It's fun to play, easy to learn and inexpensive. The best part? You don't need a ton of space to play.

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great idea.

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totally fun.

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way cool map

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beautiful wall color: benjamin moore deep silver 2124-30

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Behold, the accent wall. They're an easy and inexpensive way to give new life to a space. This brown wall is straight out of a fall landscape and provides a neutral balance to the surrounding shades of green. Ours: choco brown with the silver/blue palate.

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Punches of color. Basement.

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keep your eraser

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storage/entertainment wall

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warm wood floor; brick area

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