Saturday, April 10, 2010

No Man Cave Here!

I was at the bookstore today flipping through magazines (a favorite hobby of mine) and came across a picture of my basement sitting area in the Spring/Summer 2010 edition of Better Homes and Gardens 100 Ideas – Real Rooms.


There have been several pictures of this space - which was originally shown back in the July 2009 edition of Better Homes and Gardens – in various BH&G publications (here and here). My basement was chosen this time as an example of “Finishing Points.”

100 Ideas Real Rooms / Photographer - John Bessler
Stylist - Donna Talley, Regional Editor and Producer for Meredith Publications

The caption reads - “Forget the traditional man cave filled with plump leather furniture – a basement can look light, feminine, and tailored. Here, bead-board walls, fresh window trim, and columns hiding unsightly steel posts create a crisp backdrop that’s teeming with architectural character.”

16 comments:

  1. That's so exciting! The room is beautiful! Did you submit your room photos to them or did they come out and do a photo shoot?

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  2. I love it. Why ruin a basement by turning it into a man cave?

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  3. How fun! I bet that was an exciting find today!

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  4. Oh my---beautiful! I have never had a basement...If I ever do I hope it looks like that!

    Holly

    PS-Grabbing your button!

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  5. That's a basement!? Wow, looks great...so light and airy. I believe we all need to get the most of our building footprint and I hope this inspires people to make better use all their spaces. You'd be suprised how much light you can get into a basement with a generous window well and good landscaping.

    And...thanks for posting on my blog!

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  6. I just picked up that magazine and recognized your basement! It is so light and airy! I wish mine could look that way!

    ~jamilyn

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  7. It's hard to believe that room is a basement! It's so bright and pretty. Congratulations on having your room featured in another BHG publication. That must be a thrill!
    Deborah

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  8. Hey! I just came home from Lowe's and I had purchased this magazine! The room is great!

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  9. that is sooooo exciting!! congrats to you! i don't blame them for putting you in their magazine..you're amazing!

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  10. What the what!! I bought this magazine and was just looking at this page today!! I totally recognized your room when I saw it on the blog. I love the look of your basement...but is is a walk-out? Those look like pretty big and normal height windows. Congrats on making another magazine1

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  11. Your basement is lovely! I think I just won the battle of making our basement beachy/shabby chic instead of outdoorsy. We'll see how he feels when I start accessorizing in all white. Just became a follower too. Excited to read more!
    www.frundy.com

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  12. I so agree! It does not look like a typical basement re-do at all . Love the white chair with the flirty skirt, that is one of my all time favorite chairs. It is on my Someday list for my living room. Lovely room, Kathysue

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  13. ps - I am digging your etsy shop as well. I'm off to check it out!

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  14. your home AND your blog are just lovely. I'm so glad you stopped by lil' old Nesting instincts so I could meet you! thank you!

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  15. I just picked up this issue and spotted your basement right away. I came here to make sure and yep it was! Too funny that I am I starting to spot people's homes! I just love that space! Doesn't look like a basement at all.

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