I’m already thinking ahead to some ideas as to what might hang on the walls of our new lower level once the paint dries. Now that I know the color scheme, it’s a bit easier to narrow down although like everything else with this basement, we’re keeping a budget in mind, so it’s all about some DIY pieces. I think I’ve already mentally created the final pieces that will go down here (to be revealed later!) but here’s a look at some of the awesomely cool things created by others, that have served as inspiration!
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I do love myself a photo wall, but I like the different spin on this idea. How cool to do a collage of every year we’ve been married and panel five collages down a wall? We’ll have a long one opposite the wet bar that might just be perfect.
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I like the texture of the string against the canvas, and the nails allude to the whole industrial thing a bit…plus we have plenty around lately 
I wouldn’t do a heart, but a word could be cool or a letter “S” maybe…
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One of my favorite things about my office is the silver “LOVE” word against the grey wall. I love the monochromatic look and the letters aren’t pricey at all – it would be fun to do a word or phrase in the same color as the wall paint for a subtle dimensional message.
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In my mind, you can never go wrong with words on a canvas, whether it’s a quote from a movie, song lyrics, or a favorite piece of literature. Seeing as the basement will be heavily used for movie-watching, I could definitely see a series of these with great one-liners painted on them.
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I’ve had a little trouble tracking down whether or not these prints are still available from the artist, but I’ve thought about taking a wedding picture of us dancing and giving it this super artistic silhouette treatment in photoshop and having a couple canvases printed. I wouldn’t even want it to be recognizable that it’s us – I just figure I have the rights to those photos so that might be the easiest way to get started!
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I’m not sure if it’s that I’m suddenly drawn to gold (never thought it would ever make its way back to decor!) or that it’s a USA reference, but I love this canvas. The white background is a little plain for my taste – but the idea is very cool.
Fortunately I have a little time to get started…but am looking forward to some crafty hours ahead!
Let me know when you have craft nights and ill join! I need to make some artwork for my new place!!
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