Years ago, when Candice Olson had a show on HGTV, I was impressed with a basement re-do she did that had backlighted windows that looked very authentic. I can't find a pic of that episode, but here is the idea - This IS a Candice Olson basement below, where there are no windows at all, just a wall of window treatments, with great lighting.
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Fireplace bookshelf
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