What kind of lighting do you have down there? Lighting makes a HUGE difference in any room.
I remember my friend's parents' finished basement. It had all the right pieces--cozy couch, fluffy carpet, warm wood accents, pillows, art, etc., but it had big fluorescent tube lighting. Made all the hard work put into the space (including paint color choice) completely moot.
Here are some Houzz articles on making basement rooms as nice as possible:
1. https://www.houzz.com/magazine/11-ways-to-finesse-your-finished-basement-stsetivw-vs~3190263
2. https://www.houzz.com/magazine/9-expert-tips-for-creating-a-basement-bedroom-stsetivw-vs~3721087 (bedroom-specific, but still useful)
3. https://www.houzz.com/magazine/10-tips-for-decorating-a-renovated-basement-stsetivw-vs~3654525
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Great idea. How did she edit?
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