Long wall to decorate
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Sjaschke
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I haven't a clue as to what to do with this long wall in our basement. It is a playroom by day and media room by night. Our only request is keeping with the nautical theme/colors
Considering:
Navy chalkboard paint
Bold stripes (vertical or horizontal)
Wood grain stencil (as pictured)
Curtains
Thanks for you creative input!
Considering:
Navy chalkboard paint
Bold stripes (vertical or horizontal)
Wood grain stencil (as pictured)
Curtains
Thanks for you creative input!
TV located to left of photo
Entrance double doors to right of photo
Wood grain stencil or roller
12 answers
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I would move the dresser from behind the couch to the wall. Move the kids play table further out into the room. I would add a tall row of bookshelves behind the couch. (Securing them so they don't tip over if the kids decide to climb on them.) Adding baskets for storage. This kids the kids a niche of their own and extra storage for toys and books. Also gives the grown ups a little niche of their own for watching TV but still be able to watch over the kids and spend time with them.
Fran McCarty
on Jan 19, 2015
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If you have the room and budget, I'd add a bank of cabinetry along one whole wall. Open cavity for the TV, etc. , some counter space, some open shelves for books, nautical themed accessories, etc., lower cabs for storage.. Maybe a couple of round framed mirrors on a wall somewhere to look like portholes. Sky is the limit on incorporating your chalkboard, faux woodgrain, etc..
Marion Nesbitt
on Jan 19, 2015
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I just did a room very similar to yours....a room with two different uses. As a mom myself (although my kids are grown and now have kids of their own) I know how important storage is :-) I'd get (or build to size) storage shelves along a lot of that wall. The media side could house your DVD, etc. The playroom side would have toys, games, etc. Make the shelves the right size to hold baskets so what 's in them is hidden then it'll look great & less cluttered! Leave a few spaces in the bookcase/storage unit open for pretty display things. Since you love the beach theme, you could use some large shells, some coral, diver floats, etc. ...whatever you have or would like to use to carry out your beach theme. The thing is, keep in mind you can have storage and 'pretties' too :-) I would also consider a little better furniture placement. Why is everything pushed so closely to that long wall? Your room will look less long and narrow if you pull the couch and the dresser behind it, away from the wall even if it's just 6-10". It gives the illusion there's more space.
CK
on Jan 19, 2015
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How about 2 of those metal racks on wheels from SAMs to put toys and movies on with a nice size chalkboard in the middle.
Belinda Todd
on Jan 19, 2015
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How about a kids wall mural? Easy to put up.
Laura Enez
on Jan 20, 2015
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I just worked on a similar idea in a room. We placed shorter bookcases with wicker baskets to hold toys. Above that we put a colorful calendar (color coded for the children) plus a white board so mom could write reminders for the children. I wouldn't go navy in a basement too dark, of the options you mention I like the stencil the best.
Your Organized Friend
on Jan 27, 2015
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I do not see a TV. I like your tan paint on your walls. To me it makes the basement warm & cozy looking. Is it gloss or satin paint? I would paint wide vertical stripes with FLAT paint but the same exact color & it will make it look 2 tone. The vertical stripes will add height to the basement too. The usual procedure for this is to paint the entire wall with flat paint. Then add the gloss or satin stripes over that. I would place the TV on the dresser & use it for the TV stand. Or even buy another one. Then you can store tapes & DVDs in the drawers, along with games. If you need a place for a cable box or a VCR, remove the top drawers & place them in there. If you keep the wall & flooring the neutral colors, you can change the way a room looks just buy adding your colors with pillows & accessories. The photo I added, shows a wall like I am talking about. For large walls try to find large nautical decor pieces. You could even use a large mirror. And yes, I like the idea of different areas for movies, kids & maybe a game or card table. You could even paint the dresser using navy blue with white & then you could do the same to the kids table to match. Please post pictures when you are finished with the room! :)
Laurie Powell
on Jan 27, 2015
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buy a blank gallery wrapped canvas , and create a big painting.
Maryellen Eldredge
on Jan 28, 2015
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@ I like the stripes idea one flat one semi-gloss and order some wall quotes from Laci-Bella designs with family name and quotes.
Pamela John
on Jan 30, 2015
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My first thought was two blackboards, and as long as you have a theme....go with something that would go along with that....Like a sailboat and have the sails as the blackboard, or a life preserver in the middle of the two blackboards and have them both be the same size and blackboards, with nautical themes stenciled around them like a border.
Elizabeth
on Feb 01, 2015
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I've used removable decals to good effect. They're inexpensive, easy to remove as the children grow, and they don't damage the wall.
Alys
on Jun 19, 2016
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I used Blik graphics in our garage: http://www.whatisblik.com/collections/wall-graphics/products/playwood?variant=15176278660
Alys
on Jun 19, 2016
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