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Blogger Quincy, IL on Feb 25, 2012

My basement media room/man cave

We removed the out-of-date built-in media center and installed an electric fireplace with 50 inch plasma above. No windows in this basement so it is great for watching movies with surround sound and darkness. Offers a beautiful wall of built-in bookcases for displays.

#ManCave

17 Comments

Yamini LEED AP at Urbanmo... Duluth, GA

This is a beautiful makeover. Love the colors, the layers and the warmth. I wish I could watch the oscars from here tomorrow!

on Feb 25, 2012 · Like 1
Miriam I New York, NY

You wouldn't think this room has no windows it's so bright and airy. The design is beautiful!

on Feb 25, 2012 · Like 0
Sherrie S Debary, FL

Terry, this looks more like a media room/woman cave. Man may have helped but woman made the look. It is great.

on Feb 25, 2012 · Like 0
Robin B Pittsburgh, PA

Very Beautiful

on Feb 25, 2012 · Like 0
Terry M Quincy, IL

Thanks so much! We really enjoy this room, especially the hubby.

on Feb 26, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Do you find the TV a bit on the high side?...viewing from a chair would put a crook in my neck.
BTW are those some old adding machines? displayed there.

on Feb 26, 2012 · Like 0
Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA

It is very warm and inviting. KMS our TV is over the fireplace & we love it, it is not too high.

on Feb 26, 2012 · Like 0
HandyANDY Home Renovation... Marietta, GA

Great job Terry....super nice space and perfect use for a basement area without windows..we have lots of those in Atlanta

on Feb 26, 2012 · Like 0
Terry M Quincy, IL

KMS, these basement ceilings are only 8 feet and that TV is a big 50" so no it is not too high, plus it's leaning forward a bit. I have a couple of friends that have very high TV's though and it is a problem. We are also collectors and hubby being a CPA collects old adding machines and old typewriters, to name just a few.

on Feb 26, 2012 · Like 0
KMS Woodworks Nederland, CO

Terry...both my brother and I have a handful of old antique cameras...much like your hubbies adding machines...they are pretty cool

on Feb 27, 2012 · Like 0
Rhoda V Kennesaw, GA

That is a beautiful, cozy room now. Love what you've done & it doesn't look like a basement.

on Feb 27, 2012 · Like 0
Lulu D Cedarhurst, NY

Did you paint on the checker board to the coffee table yourself or did you buy it like that? It's very interesting, I think I'm going to have to grab that idea for myself.

on Feb 27, 2012 · Like 0
AK Complete Home Renovati... Marietta, GA

Too nice to be called a Cave! The built-ins are great and the center accent wall, is that paint or wallpaper? It's a great choice! Not to much but really makes that space look very chic!

on Feb 27, 2012 · Like 0
Terry M Quincy, IL

Lulu, I painted the coffee table. We picked it up at a garage sale for only $5. Hubby made it sturdy then I painted it with brown and black together on the same brush to make it a streaked look...almost like dark stain, then I taped off the squares and make the checkerboard. We actually use it with the young kids. I found old wooden checker pieces at an antique mall purely by accident, and they are the perfect size. Thanks

on Feb 27, 2012 · Like 0
Terry M Quincy, IL

AK, The center accent wall in the bookcases is wallpaper, picked up for $1 on clearance. The rest is up in the study.

on Feb 27, 2012 · Like 1
Pam R Petaluma, CA

Nice room! And I see your DIY checkerboard table! Looks like a great room for fun!

on Feb 27, 2012 · Like 0
Culpepper Carpets and Int... Atlanta, GA

Terry, you are amazing and I am very impressed! I love sharing these talents on HomeTalk.

on Feb 28, 2012 · Like 0