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I need tips for choosing a basement color.
Our basement family room has one east facing window and is approximately 300 square feet. We are having trouble picking a new color that will brighten the room. Any tips for choosing a basement color?

Rita, Carstairs, Canada

Answer: To create a brighter space from an often darker solemn basement feel, use fresh lively colors. Colors like retro tangerine orange and raspberry red give off an invigorating beat to the surroundings.

When using these types of colors, use with a sheen to reflect light. Reflection and sheen will always produce the illusion of space. Finally for lighting, pot lighting in the ceiling works wonderfully in a basement.

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