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jgl
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Room with no window

The room DH will be using as his office is in our basement doesnt have a window, but we would like to give the feel of a window so it doesnt seem so closed in. can anyone suggest a way to make it seem like there is a window in this room.

This is DHs office so he wouldnt want anything too feminine.

I saw this JCP LINK maybe this behind his desk may give the feel of a window? not sure if DH will think it is too feminine though.

Message edited 7/1/2010 11:58:26 PM.

Posted 7/1/10 11:56 PM
 
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PumpkinGirl
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Re: Room with no window

I've seen old windows painted to look like there's a pretty view outside (where there is really no window). My mom has bought one a craft fair and we found another at a garage sale. AND if you or anyone you know can paint, people have old window on the curb for garbage pickup all the time.. so you can make one!

I don't have pictures of hers, but here a few examples of what I'm talking about that I found online
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Message edited 7/2/2010 7:17:10 AM.

Posted 7/2/10 7:16 AM
 

GoldenRod
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Re: Room with no window

How's this for a window with a view?
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.... and he can watch TV on it, too if he wants.... Chat Icon


How about a wall mural?

http://www.muralsuperstore.com/

6' x 8' for about $55

Posted 7/2/10 7:22 AM
 

randella
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Re: Room with no window

I'd do a mirror.

Perhaps one of the reclaimed window frames that has the glass replaced with mirror.

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Posted 7/2/10 11:31 AM
 

SusiBee
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Re: Room with no window

You can put those scrolls on a mirror or on a light box to mimic a window.

Posted 7/2/10 11:47 AM
 

Nik211
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Re: Room with no window

Posted by randella

I'd do a mirror.

Perhaps one of the reclaimed window frames that has the glass replaced with mirror.

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i love these Chat Icon that is probably the direction i would go...

Posted 7/2/10 12:02 PM
 

jgl
Love my little boys!!!

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g

Re: Room with no window

Posted by randella

I'd do a mirror.

Perhaps one of the reclaimed window frames that has the glass replaced with mirror.

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thank you so much! love that idea especially for an office for a guy. DH did not like the metal art i posted above- I figured.

Posted 7/2/10 12:20 PM
 

GoldenRod
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Re: Room with no window

Posted by Nik211

Posted by randella

I'd do a mirror.

Perhaps one of the reclaimed window frames that has the glass replaced with mirror.





i love these Chat Icon that is probably the direction i would go...



Definitely check with DH before you go ahead, though. For me, I hate those things. Especially if it's just reflecting the windowless room back at me. It makes it doubly depressing... Chat Icon

Posted 7/2/10 12:21 PM
 

MarisaK
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Re: Room with no window

Posted by randella

I'd do a mirror.

Perhaps one of the reclaimed window frames that has the glass replaced with mirror.

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Where did you find those ? I Love them !

Posted 7/2/10 12:38 PM
 

JessInCA
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Re: Room with no window

I've seen some HGTV-type shows where they put up curtains on the wall to make it look like there's a window behind it that you just can't see... it wouldn't let any extra light in, but might fool the eye.

Posted 7/2/10 1:51 PM
 

randella
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Re: Room with no window

Posted by MarisaK

Posted by randella

I'd do a mirror.

Perhaps one of the reclaimed window frames that has the glass replaced with mirror.

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Where did you find those ? I Love them !



I just googled the images-- but I ALWAYS see them at street/craft fairs... You can also check antique shops and etsy.

Posted 7/2/10 4:31 PM
 
 

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